Wenchuan Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)

So many cute Pandas!

Besides the Panda base in Chengdu, this spot is another great option to learn about the Pandas! The Wolong Giant Panda base is in a very nice and green environment inside the mountains and less known than the Chengdu one. Next to it are also some hiking routes. Just a 90 minutes to two hours drive from Downtown Chengdu, it's still in a reachable distance. 🐼 There are more than 50 Pandas in the station! Also, there is a nice museum! 🎟️ Tickets are about 80RMB per person. 🅿️ Parking is available. #localescapes #panda #china #aba #asiatrip

To see giant pandas, I recommend the Wolong Shenshuping Base

Located in Wenchuan, Aba, Sichuan, the giant pandas at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda Wolong Shenshuping Base enjoy the warm spring sun, playing and sleeping to their heart's content, looking adorably clumsy. The Wolong Shenshuping Base is situated at an altitude of over 1700 meters, where the climate is cool and the natural environment is very suitable for the breeding of giant pandas. Moreover, it offers a greater selection of genetic resources, which is more conducive to increasing the success rate of giant panda breeding.

To see pandas, one must visit the Wolong Giant Panda Base in Wenchuan

To see pandas, one must visit the Wolong Giant Panda Base in Wenchuan. There are 90 giant pandas, free for you to see, open for viewing, without the crowds! The pandas here live a carefree life, which made me feel the magic and charm of nature. As soon as I entered the base, I was attracted by the adorable appearance of the pandas. They either lay leisurely on the grass basking in the sun, frolicked and played, ate bamboo at ease, or stood in a corner in a daze, as if telling us how wonderful their world is. At the Wenchuan Giant Panda Base, just watching the pandas could take up an entire afternoon. At the Wolong Giant Panda Base, in addition to seeing pandas, you can also visit the museum and science exhibitions within the base to learn about the history of pandas, their current conservation status, and future development directions. If you also want to see the lovely national treasure pandas up close, without the throngs of tourists, why not come to the Wolong Giant Panda Base?

To see pandas, head to the happy homeland of the giant panda!

Sichuan's panda bases include: Wolong Base, Chengdu Base, Ya'an Bifengxia Base, and Dujiangyan Base. I've visited them all, but my favorite is still the Wolong China Giant Panda Garden. The Giant Panda Garden is located in Shenshuping, Gengda Town, Wolong Special Administrative Region, Sichuan Province. It is the core area of the panda conservation area, the original habitat of the giant panda, the happy homeland of the giant panda! The China Giant Panda Garden covers an area of 150 hectares, with 59 sets of enclosures built according to the terrain, which can accommodate 60-80 giant pandas. Opening hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (ticket sales stop), ticket price: 90 RMB. Advantages over other bases: First, at the foot of Balang Mountain, by the Balang River. Blue skies and white clouds, green waters and mountains, snow peaks reflecting, fresh air. Being in the embrace of nature is refreshing and uplifting. Second, fewer people mean no queues, and it's easier to choose a spot for photos. Since it is 79 kilometers away from Chengdu city center, there are relatively fewer tourists on usual days, making the visit more peaceful and relaxed. If you are driving, it is recommended not to stop near the ticket sales hall, as it is far away, you can drive directly up and park near the ticket checkpoint. Special suggestion: It is best to arrange your visit time at 2:00 pm, because in the morning the pandas are all sleeping, especially the lively and cute little ones in the Panda Kindergarten, who only come out for outdoor activities at 2:00 pm. After entering the garden, you can first visit the Panda Kindergarten and watch those cute and clumsy little guys tumble and roll around, which will make you feel an uncontrollable excitement and joy!

Wonderful Colours of Autumn

Another week, another hike! This hike takes us to Laoya mountain (老鸦山 in Chinese) and is inside the Wolong Natural Reserve. In October and November the leaves turn red and yellow and it becomes a magical paradise for hiking. 🎟️ No ticket required, you might ask locals for the way tough. 🎃 Locals sold some pumpkins on the way! Why not cook a pumpkin soup at home? #fallingseason #hiking #laoya #sichuan #wolong #aba

Wolong Pandas

Pandas need to stay in temperatures below 20degC. So even if you fly to see pandas at the Chengdu Zoo, if the weather is too hot, you might not see them. But you can definitely see pandas here at Wolong because it’s their home in the mountains!

Self-driving Route | A stunning self-driving route is here, with beautiful scenery all the way

Sichuan West Region Recommended route: Chengdu - Four Girls Mountain - Majiagou - Miyaluo - Chengdu Endless colorful forests, pure snow mountains, clear lakes... are the wonderful creations of nature, and also the most beautiful scenery that Sichuan West can offer us. Other attractions along the way: Wolong Giant Panda Nature Reserve, Wide and Narrow Alley, Dujiangyan, Wuhou Shrine, Qingcheng Mountain, Sanjiang Ecological Zone, Woritu Tusi Official Residence, Menggu Bridge, etc.

Never stop exploring- fabulous Sichuan, China

Chengdu is the base for so many fabulous adventures in Sichuan, China! We were fortunate to access the Panda National Park, in the Wolong nature area - about 3 hours’ drive from Chengdu, China. Slip sliding down a steep and slippery mountain slope (with some grass burns to show 🤭) of Balang mountain, we eventually get to a stony path that takes us the the magical fairyland of beautiful rivers and bamboo forest in the Panda National Park. This is a must-do if you visit Chengdu, loves nature and love some adrenaline rush! #chinatravel #chinalife #adventuretrip #nature #Pandaland #sichuan #Chinaadventures #Youonlyliveonce

Easy Hike in Ganhaizi

Two hours drive from Chengdu, there is this nice hike called Ganhaizi. Location is in Wolong and belongs to Aba Prefecture in West-Sichuan. 🚗 The only way to go there is by car. Down the mountain is free parking, the entrance ticket 🎟️ including transfer car is about 30 RMB. The hike itself takes one to two hours, depending on your speed. On the mountain you can rest, play games or just enjoy the view. #hiking #chengdu #sichuan #mountainview

Do you like the golden sunshine?/If you like it, come and see it!

💓 Ganhaizi is located in Wolong Town, Wenchuan County, 2.5 hours drive from Chengdu, with an altitude of about 2700 meters. The altitude is relatively low, so you don't have to worry about altitude sickness. There are dense forests, blue sky, and sea of clouds. Walking here is like walking in the sea of clouds. 🎫Ticket: The ticket is 20 yuan/, the sightseeing car is 30 yuan, you can take it to the mountainside, and then hike up the mountain. 🚗Transportation: Drive/Book a ride in advance/Contact carpooling yourself. After getting off at Ganhaizi Visitor Center, you can reach the place to watch the golden sunshine in 5 minutes on foot. ☀️Weather: Check the weather and sunrise time on your phone the night before, and remember to allow half an hour to arrive at Ganhaizi! The time of the golden mountain is only about ten minutes! It's really easy to miss!! So be sure to plan your time! 🌟Basic facilities 🍝Food: There are some food vendors in the mountains, the opening time is uncertain, it is recommended to bring a meal on the road. 📱Network: Mobile has internet all the way, Telecom also has, Unicom does not have haha Toilet: There are toilets only at the starting and ending points, and there are none along the way. 📸Photo tips Find a place with lake water The golden mountain just forms a beautiful reflection!

Stop saying there's nowhere to go on the weekend, this place is a must visit

"Looking at it sideways, it becomes a ridge, and from the side, it becomes a peak. The near and far, high and low are all different. The true face of Mount Lu is not known, only because one is in the mountain." It's early winter in deep autumn, and there's a day or two of leisure time on the weekend. Why not go to Ganhaizi to see the colorful forests, the pasture in the clouds, the high mountain lakes, feel the charm of nature, and experience the leisure time after work. Destination: Wolong Ganhaizi, Wenchuan, Sichuan, altitude 2200 meters; Scenic features: colorful forests, pine forests, snow-capped mountains, pastures in the clouds, yaks, lakes; Depart from Chengdu🚗2 hours direct to Ganhaizi For workers who only have weekends The cost-effectiveness of playing in Ganhaizi for 1 day is very high Depart after 9 o'clock and arrive at the destination after 11 o'clock The original plan was to see the colorful forest🍁 But the mountain in winter is rather bleak and the forest is bare Fortunately, it was a sunny day, and the blue sky and sea of clouds were very picturesque 🚗Navigation: Wenchuan Wolong Ganhaizi 🅿️Parking: 10 yuan 🎫Ticket: Shuttle bus 50 yuan/person (bring cash, no signal on the mountain) 🧥Dressing guide: There is a big temperature difference, the wind is strong, and it will be very cold when the sun is covered by clouds Wear a hat + scarf, it's always right to wear thicker! You can bring a few warm babies

Hide into the eye of the winter dragon

The eye of the dragon - Gan Haizi, located near the Wolong National Nature Reserve, the meadow Haizi is endless, the alpine pasture is undulating, cattle, sheep and horses are scattered in groups, this is a quiet place with no dispute with the world, the meadow is inlaid with a high mountain Haizi, in winter it is like a beautiful jade, lying quietly between heaven and earth. After a snowfall, the snow mountain is powdered and jade, turning into a pure and crystal ice and snow world, giving people a fresh and refined beauty. The Gan Haizi in summer and autumn is always noisy, making people shy to go. Winter is different, the blue sky is lined with yellow meadows, white snow is dotted with yellow woods, white, blue and yellow, reflecting each other, like a beautiful color scroll, quiet and ethereal. This is a place suitable for all seasons, the winter crowd has also become scarce, the alpine meadow is still lying there, quietly enjoying the nourishment of winter snow, only the leisurely cattle and sheep know that the snowing Gan Haizi is different beautiful. It takes 2.5 hours to drive from Chengdu, take the local transfer car, the mountain road stretches for several kilometers, the beautiful scenery always requires sweat, and it takes about 2 hours to walk to Gan Haizi. On the way, you will encounter a lot of beautiful scenery, along the winter valley all the way to the foot of the mountain, cross the highway, through the pine forest, you have reached this dreamy alpine Haizi. The surrounding mountains are winding, the weather is magnificent, the mountain mist is scattered with the wind, it is not an exaggeration to say that it is an excellent viewing platform. ⚠️Self-driving navigation: Wenchuan Wolong Gan Haizi, parking: 10 yuan Ticket: Shuttle bus 50 yuan/person (cash on hand, no mobile phone signal on the mountain) Dressing guide: The temperature difference is large, the wind is fierce, it will be very cold when the sun is covered by clouds, it is always right to wear thicker, you can prepare a few warm babies!

Earthquake memorial and ruins near Chengdu

📍An hour drive south of the town of Wenchuan or 2 hours Northwest of Chengdu, the town of Yingxiu, holds the ruins of a school building that collapsed as result of the Magnitude 8 earthquake that shook the country in 2008. the memorial plaque in front of the school, displays the time of the earthquake 2:28 pm. It is a place to visit to remind us of the power of nature of how defenseless we are to it's will. An emotional scene, we must remember this is a burial site for some, mostly middle school children and where their families go to pay their respects, we must treat it with the respect it deserves.📜 Do take the time to look at the pictures outside and read about the efforts of he rescue teams, some who perished in the subsequent landslides and aftershocks. A story of humanity, team effort and community spirit at a very difficult time. There is carpark available across the road from the memorial, you must then cross the pedestrian bridge to access it. Buses run from Wenchuan or Chengdu every day. There is no admission fee, but outside the memorial you can pay to access an earthquake simulator that will give you an idea of he intensity of the seismic movement that day. #roadtrip #memorial #chinatravel #sichuan #china

Departing from Chengdu

Departing from Chengdu at 7:30 in the morning, passing Dujiangyan and arriving at Yingxiu, the wreckage of the earthquake is vividly witnessed. In 2008, the Wenchuan earthquake can still see the horrors of the year. Standing in front of the wreckage of Xuankou Middle School, a kind of grief is alive and incomparable. In the face of natural disasters, we are really small and powerless. When I came here, I seem to understand why Chengdu people enjoy life more. Every day of each of us is a gift from heaven, and we should cherish it very much...

A day trip around Chengdu to see the tranquil lake of Longchi again

This place is really worth a visit. Now it's autumn, the scenery is even more beautiful! 🍂🍂🍂 A day trip around Chengdu, departing from Chengdu in the morning, a little over an hour's drive can reach Longchi. All the way up the mountain, feel the breath of autumn, enjoy the gift of nature. 🌲🌲🌲 Longchi National Forest Park has magnificent natural scenery, mountains and rivers depend on each other, autumn is even more colorful, very suitable for a day trip. Here is the lake of tranquility, the lake is quiet, like a poem and painting. You can take a walk by the lake, or rent a small boat to cruise on the lake, feel the tranquility and freedom. 🌄🌄🌄 In addition to the lake, there are also majestic mountains, dense forests, peculiar stone scenery and other natural scenery, which make people linger and forget to return. You can bring a tent and camp here to enjoy the night of nature. 📸📸📸 This is also a paradise for photography enthusiasts. Whether it's the grandeur of mountains and rivers, or the colorful autumn leaves, you can find inspiration here. Remember to bring a camera and record this beautiful day. 🍽️🍽️🍽️ Around Longchi, there are also some farmhouses and restaurants where you can taste local delicacies such as roast whole lamb and wild vegetables. You can also bring back some local products, such as walnuts and dried kiwi. 🍁🍁🍁 Autumn is one of the best seasons to go to Longchi. Bring your family and friends and come here to feel the charm of nature!

You can enjoy snow in Chengdu for free

You can enjoy snow in Chengdu for free. You should at least take a trip to Dujiangyan to see the snowy mountains. Having been in Chengdu for so long, this is my first time visiting Dujiangyan, and it did not disappoint! I saw the first snow (as a southerner, seeing snow is still very exciting) It's very suitable for everyone to take weekend trips around the area for photo shoots and check-ins, and it's also very photogenic. I've organized the departure route for you! Dujiangyan Longchi National Forest Park Driving from Chengdu takes 1.5h (I started from Xipu) Admission: 0r Parking: 0r (a cleaning fee of 20r per car) Hiking: Walking the main road one way takes about 1.5h (small paths are not recommended) Tip: There is no signal on the mountain, it's best to bring some cash, there are some snack stalls inside, or you can bring your own food The further you go, the thicker the snow gets. The snowy forest scenery is very beautiful for photos. You might encounter wild animals during your visit, so make sure to hide your food in your bag in advance~

Snow fun around Chengdu｜1h direct access to the ice and snow fairy tale world

It's not that Harbin can't afford it, it's that Longchi is more cost-effective Longchi is the closest place to Chengdu for snow fun and mountain climbing Reasons for recommendation: ✅Close to Chengdu, 1h drive from the west gate; ✅ Free! No tickets, economical for the whole family to go, only need to pay for parking: 20 yuan/car; ✅The car can drive directly to the middle of the mountain, where there is snow, for the elderly and children who do not want to climb the mountain, can stop directly in the middle of the mountain, can dig snow; ✅Those who want to climb the mountain can also walk on the main road or through the forest path, the higher up the mountain, the bigger the snow, the more beautiful the scenery, walking between the mountains and forests, the alpine lake sleeps quietly, the fog is ethereal like a fairyland, the pine branches are full of frost, the mountains and fields are dotted with snow, the forest and snow field are familiar, as if in a dreamy ice and snow fairy tale world; ✅There are wild monkeys in the middle of the mountain, children will be super excited when they see them, we met a group of dozens of monkeys that day, as long as the doors and windows are closed tightly, there is no danger if they are not teased. tips: ⚠️The temperature on the mountain is low, the road is slippery, remember to wear thicker, wear a hat and scarf🧣, wear non-slip shoes, and take good care of the warmth; ⚠️There is a gravel road into the mountain, the road condition is not very good, it is recommended that those with poor skills, cars with low chassis should be careful to go; ⚠️It is best to solve the meal at the farmhouse on the road, there are only instant noodles at the mountain gate, no other catering, there is nothing to sell after entering the mountain gate.