3 Days in Ya'an: What to Do and See in Ya'an

Day 1 | Morning

Bifengxia Giant Panda Base

Opening Hours: Open from 01/01-04/30,8:30am-4:30pm;Open from 05/01-10/07,8:00am-4:30pm;Open from 10/08-12/31,8:30am-4:30pm

Ticket Price: 100 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 4-6 Hours

Location: Bifengxia Scenic Area, Bifeng Town, Xiali Town, Ya'an CityBifengxia Scenic Area, Bifeng Town, Xiali Town, Ya'an City

Bifengxia Giant Panda Base is located in Ya'an, Sichuan province. The area receives year-round precipitation and mist and is surrounded by forest. The beautiful natural landscape and fresh air attract a large number of visitors. The panda base offers a semi-wild environment for pandas, as well as a zoo with lions, tigers, and other predators. Visitors can feed the animals.

Day 1 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Bifengxia Giant Panda Base, you can head to Mengding Mountain, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Mengding Mountain

Opening Hours: Open from 8:30am-6:30pm

Ticket Price: 52 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Mengdingshanzhen, Mingshan, Ya'an, Sichuan, China

Mengding Mountain, also known as Mengshan, is located on the northwest side of Mingshan Town. The tea culture of Mengding Mountain has a long history, as it is the birthplace of the world's tea culture. The main activity in Mengding Mountain is hiking. It takes about forty minutes to hike to Tiangai Temple. During the Tang and Song Dynasties, Mengshan tea was listed as a tribute to the Emperor and it was used as a special sacrifice for the ancestors of the heavens and earth. This tradition continued until the Qing Dynasty. The historic Mengding tea is called “Immortals' Tea” and Mengding Mountain is known as the hometown of Immortals' Tea.

Day 1 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Mengding Mountain? Gunaye Guozi Homestay is one of your top choices.

Gunaye Guozi Homestay

The Gunaye Guozi Homestay was recently opened in 2022, making it a fantastic choice for those staying in Ya'an.

From the hotel, Ya'an Railway Station is just 12km away. This hotel is located near many of Ya'an's attractions including Ancient Tea-Horse Town, Putao Amusement Park and Mengding Tea History Museum.

In their spare time, guests can explore the hotel's surroundings. This Ya'an hotel provides parking on site.

There's never a dull moment at this hotel, our guests indicate that the facilities are excellent.

Day 2 | Morning

Bifengxia Wildlife Park

Ticket Price: 180 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-4 Hours

Location: Bifengxia Scenic Area, Bifengxia Town, Yucheng District, Ya'an City

Located within the Bifengxia Scenic Area, the Bifengxia Wildlife Park offers clean air and beautiful scenery. You can see all kinds of wild animals at the park, which is a great place to learn about animals and get close to nature. It's a great place to bring kids for a wildlife adventure. Most of the animals here roam free, and guests can ride the feeding trucks and feed lions, tigers, and bears. It’s very exciting to watch these large, ferocious animals carry off their prey.

Day 2 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Bifengxia Wildlife Park, you can head to Niubei Mountain, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Niubei Mountain

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: 0

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Days

Location: Niubei Mountain, Tianquan, Ya'an, Sichuan, China

Niubei Mountain (literally “cattle back mountain”) is located in Ya'an, Sichuan Province. The mountain is named after a rock on the summit that resembles a cow's head and a long ridge shaped like a cow's back. The mountain is surrounded by spectacular scenery and is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and landscape photographers.

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Day 2 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Niubei Mountain, Niubishan Stars Camp nearby is the best place to stay.

Niubishan Stars Camp

This hotel offers a pleasant stay in Yingjing for those traveling for business or leisure.

This hotel is located near many of Yingjing's attractions including 牛背山星雲露營地, 牛背山星珀露營地 and 牛背山星辰露營地.

This hotel makes a great place to kick back and relax after a long day of sightseeing.

Day 3 | Morning

Zhougong Mountain Spa Garden

Opening Hours: Open from 8/5-12/31,10:00am-11:59pm

Ticket Price: 118 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: Yucheng, Ya'an, Sichuan, China

Zhougong Mountain Spa Garden is a hot spring nestled in the Zhougong Mountain Scenic Spot, Yucheng District, Ya'an City, Sichuan Province, with spring water rising from deep within the earth. The water is clear and the temperature good. The garden features outdoor hot springs surrounded by trees and flowers, offering a beautiful view. The fresh air reduces fatigue and energizes.

Day 3 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Zhougong Mountain Spa Garden, you can head to Shangli Ancient Town, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Shangli Ancient Town

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-3 Hours

Location: Yashang Rd, Shanglizhen, Yucheng Qu, Yaan Shi, Sichuan Sheng, China

Shangli Ancient Town is located in Yucheng District, Ya'an City. The town is surrounded by mountains and rivers. Visitors can enjoy many stilted buildings with Ming and Qing styles that have been preserved to this day. The ancient town is not big, you can slow down your pace and taste the charm of the ancient town slowly. Wandering around in the ancient town, you can feel the layout of the word "well" in the ancient town (it means "there is water in the well" to prevent fire). The ancient town is surrounded by flowing water, facing the fields and hills, and it contrasts with the surrounding ancient trees, bamboos, streams, and ancient bridges. It is like a pastoral landscape painting. The ancient town of Shangli was originally named "Luosheng". It was an important post in the history of the Southern Silk Road Linqiong Ancient Road entering Ya'an. . In addition, there are five families living in the town: Han, Yang, Chen, Xu, and Zhang (Han family Yinzi - Qian, Yang Jiadingzi - Guan, Chen Jiaguzi - Tian, Xu family girl - Liang, Zhang family Dingzi - Dou). Here, it is commonly known as "Five Family Ports".

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