Things to do in Sichuan, China: The Best Historic Walking Areas

May 19, 2021 Layne Dawes

Sichuan, formerly romanized as Szechuan or Szechwan, is a province in southwest China occupying most of the Sichuan Basin and the easternmost part of the Tibetan Plateau between the Jinsha River on the west, the Daba Mountains in the north, and the Yungui Plateau to the south. Sichuan's capital city is Chengdu. The population of Sichuan stands at 81 million.
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1. Daocheng Three Holy Mountain

In the Yading Natural Reserve, Daocheng County 627750 China
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5.0 based on 61 reviews

Daocheng Three Holy Mountain

Reviewed By CasimirY - New York City, United States

The Yading Natural Reserve is exquisite and humbling and out-of-this-world beautiful - and the most exhausting thing I have ever done! ! ! Remember, it's 15,000 feet above sea level - I took high altitude pills and carried oxygen (in a blue pillow, obtained in Yading, from the Hospital), and I still was totally exhausted - and exhilarated by what I saw ! The mountain peaks, the glacial lakes, the waterfalls, the prayer flags, the thousand other people who were either crying or gasping for breath, or taking selfies, made it an unforgettable experience! Everyone on the path was going through the same thing, so people were supportive, concerned, friendly, and EAGER to have their picture taken with waiguoren "foreigners"! Prepare yourself for this visit - it can be a killer - but, by golly, it is AWESOME !!!

2. Zhaigou Bamboo

Zhaigou Village, Daozu Country, Qionglai 611530 China +86 28 8879 3472
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Zhaigou Bamboo

3. Wuxuhai Lake Scenic Resort

North of Jiulong County, Jiulong County 626200 China
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Wuxuhai Lake Scenic Resort

4. Huanglong Scenic Valley

Pingsong Street, Songpan County 623300 China +86 837 724 9196 http://www.huanglong.com/
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4.5 based on 460 reviews

Huanglong Scenic Valley

Valley of Huang Long, meaning "Yellow Dragon", has snow mountains, a large cave, Huanglong colorful lakes, as well as endangered animals, including the giant panda.

Reviewed By GGVZ_

Absolutely worth visiting! The only thing to remember - it closes at 17:00. You can find a driver to go there from Songpan near the bus station. This place is full of great views and positive energy!

5. Mount Emei (Emeishan)

Emeishan 614201 China
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4.5 based on 838 reviews

Mount Emei (Emeishan)

A scenic mountain area houses important Buddhist temples.

Reviewed By MattwalesNorthWales - Chengdu, China

A must see place if you are in this part of the world. One of the important Buddhist Mountains in China. If, unlike me you love walking uphill you can climb this on foot but it will take about 4 days. I settled for a full day trip. Wrap up warm in winter as the top will be a lot colder than the bottom. You can buy a combined ticket for 160¥ which will take you from Emeishan railway station up the mountain. The journey is not for those, weak of stomach as the road snakes up the mountain, contains a lot of chicanes, and the drivers don't hang around. There is a pee stop half way and the bus may stop to add snow chains to the wheels in winter. Once at the top bus station you have to walk for about 2km through the monkey reserve to get the cable car which will whizz you right to the summit. At the summit you may be rewarded with a spectacular view as well as a variety of temples, shops and restaurants to explore. You can stay in a hotel at the top so that you can see the sunrise, but its not cheap. Please note the last cable car is at 5.30 and the last bus home is at 6pm. Great day trip

6. Jianmen Shudao Scenic Spot

Within the County, Zitong County 622150 China
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Jianmen Shudao Scenic Spot

7. Bamei Prairie

Bamei Town, Daofu County 624356 China
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Bamei Prairie

8. Bang River and Sela Scenic Resort

Sela Village, Daocheng County 623400 China
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Bang River and Sela Scenic Resort

9. Qionglai Zhuxi Lake

Qionglai Zhuxi Lake, within Qionglai, Qionglai 641109 China +86 851 681 8436
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Qionglai Zhuxi Lake

10. Wenjun well

Liren Street, Qionglai 611530 China
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Wenjun well

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