5 Days Li County Itinerary: Best Places to Visit in Li County

Day 1 | Morning

Bipeng Valley

Opening Hours: 7:00-17:00

Ticket Price: 80 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days

Location: No. 88, Zhuangfang Village, Putou Township, Li County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture

Bipeng Valley is located within the Solo Valley in Putou Rural Area, Li County, Aba Prefecture, and lies at the northern foot of Siguniang Mountain. It is the ideal place to view the red maple leaves. Every autumn from September to October, this area is enveloped in a splendid red. It doesn't matter whether you cross the valley on foot or ride a tourist buggy, for both will give you unique travel experiences. In the winter, you can also enjoy beautiful views of snow-covered landscapes.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: You must be very well-prepared to wear warm clothing to visit Bipeng valley even during autumn time because it is very cold up the mountains. The latitude is high and visitors may want to prepare oxygen bottles too. I suggest to cater a full day to visit Bipeng valley. There are rest stops that sell food and drinks.

Kenny Traveler: Enjoy the beautiful snow scene, the CP value is very high attractions!

Day 1 | Afternoon

Taoping Qiang Village nearby is the top choice before you leave Bipeng Valley and hit the road.

Taoping Qiang Village

Opening Hours: 8:00-18:00 in summer and 8:30-17:30 in winter

Ticket Price: 50 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Taoping Township, the eastern edge of Li County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture

Taoping Qiang Village is located in Taoping Township, Li County, Sichuan Province. It faces south and faces the mountains. It has a strict layout. It is called the mysterious “Oriental Castle” because of its typical Yi architecture and intertwined complex channel structure. Into the Taoping Qiangzhai, it is the ancient Yi people who have thousands of years of history and simple mystery. The buildings are all built of stone, built according to the mountain, high and low undulating and scattered. There are tunnels built in the interior of the village, connected to each other in all directions, the whole stockade is connected as one, with good defense function. The tall buildings in the village are the towers, which stand tall and stand tall and stand in the village.

Day 1 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Taoping Qiang Village, Conrad Jiuzhaigou nearby is the best place to stay.

Conrad Jiuzhaigou

Opened in 2021, the Conrad Jiuzhaigou is a great accommodation choice in Jiuzhaigou.

This hotel is located near many of Jiuzhaigou's attractions including 九寨藏羌非遺博物館, 格林7號營地 and 九寨魯能勝地.

This hotel makes a great place to kick back and relax after a long day of sightseeing. This Jiuzhaigou hotel features parking on site.

If you are looking for a convenient place to stay, our guests have told us that this location is excellent. For guests traveling with families, this hotel is consistently one of the most popular choices.

Day 2 | Morning

Zhegushanzirangongyuan Ski Field

Opening Hours: Open from 11/20-3/6,Mon-Fri,8:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 120 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 4-6 Hours

Location: G317 Lushan Tunnel (Lishan), Li County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture

Lixian Lushan Natural Park is located in Miyaluo Town, Li County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture. This scenic spot is now a paradise for camping self-driving tour. It has deep mountains and deep scenery, beautiful scenery, superior mountain and forest resources, and spring flowers. It is a tourist sports and leisure destination that combines four seasons of sightseeing, leisure and summer vacations and skiing in summer vacations, autumn leaves and winter scenery. In the winter, Lushan Natural Park has created a skiing and snow resort, Lushan Snow World.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Zhegushanzirangongyuan Ski Field, Guergou Hot Spring next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Guergou Hot Spring

Opening Hours: 18:00-21:00, the actual public information on the day of the scenic spot shall prevail.

Ticket Price: 98 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days

Location: Mizoguchi Hot Spring Road, Gulgou Town, Li County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture

Guergou Hot Springs is located under the Shenfeng Mountain in Li County. Guergou Hot Springs have many attractions, which include a large standard swimming pool, as well as many large and small bathrooms. Visitors are allowed to choose according to their needs and preferences. On a cold day, come to Guergou Hot Springs, you can get rid of any worries, and socialize with family, friends and even strangers.

Day 2 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Hilton Jiuzhaigou Resort is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Hilton Jiuzhaigou Resort

The Hilton Jiuzhaigou Resort is located just at the entrance of Zhongchagou, around 90 minutes drive away from Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport (JZH) and 15 minutes drive distance from Jiuzhai Valley National Park, with a convenient location for guests accessing to most of the key attractions.
A modern interpretation of Tibetan culture , the resort built to inspire harmony between man and nature, quiet streams flow seamlessly throughout the property.
Nestled in the Zhongchagou and surrounded with mountains, you can have an extremely relaxing stay experience in the rooms with large balcony or panoramic mountain views. There are 421 rooms ,including guests rooms, suites, and independent villa, for your selection, boasting a long list of guest amenities, generous relaxing sofa, large living space for unwinding yourselves. Wi-Fi is available in all public area.
Nearby the Langzhai Village，the hotel offer guests the opportunities to discovery various nationality culture of Zang Qiang.

Day 3 | Morning

Mengtu River Valley

Opening Hours: Open all day

Ticket Price: 60 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Shangmengxiang, Lixian, Aba, Sichuan, China

Mengtun River Valley Scenic Area is located in Shangmeng Township, Li County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. It is within the Dajiuzhai International Tourism Circle. The scenic area covers an area of 714.5 square kilometers, with an altitude of 2000-5500 meters, 1672 hours of sunshine a year, and an average temperature of 10 degrees. , 176 kilometers away from Chengdu, with a population of about 6,000 people, Shangmeng is the transliteration of "Shgu" in Tibetan, that is, "auspicious place". It is named because it is located in the upper reaches of the Mengtun River, and the residents are all Jiarong Tibetans. The plateau composite landscape and alpine canyon landscape of the Mengtun Valley Tourist Scenic Spot integrates snow-capped meadows, glacial lakes, virgin forests, and wild animals and plants. The resources are enriched with their own characteristics, and are embedded in this land like pearls. The costumes, songs and dances, folk customs, religions, architecture, food and art that have been proliferated from the diverse and complex Jiarong Tibetan culture are even more attractive, and its rich tourism resources have the characteristics of primitive, unique and mysterious qualities. The main body of the scenic spot consists of Gaoqiao Valley, Laojun Valley and Yupi Valley. The scenic area is mainly composed of snow-capped mountains, alpine lakes, canyons, forests, streams, temples, ancient battlefield sites, etc. The main body is composed of Gaoqiao Valley, Laojun Valley and Yupi Valley. The Mengtun River Valley attracts many tourists because of its unique cultural customs and undeveloped primitive and simple natural scenery.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Ganbao Tibetan Village nearby is the top choice before you leave Mengtu River Valley and hit the road.

Ganbao Tibetan Village

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Eastern edge of Li County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan ProvinceGanbaoxiang, Lixian, Aba, Sichuan, China

Ganbao Tibetan Village is a Tibetan village in Ganbao Township, Li County, Sichuan Province. Ganbao Tibetan Village is located in the center of the Lixian-Markang Baili Tibetan-Qiang Cultural Corridor. Ganbao Tibetan Village is located beside National Highway 317, 192 kilometers away from Chengdu and 8 kilometers away from Lixian County. It is a typical Jiarong Tibetan settlement. 's big stockade. It was built against the mountains and beside the river, so it was named Ganbao, which means "village on the slope" in Tibetan. In the entire Tibetan area, Ganbao has been called Ganbao Jiaqiong since ancient times, which means Hundred Households Dazhai. The stockade is a block of tower-like buildings built of stones. The stone house is not built with bricks, cement, river sand or lime, but is made of granite (commonly known locally as pock-marked stone) washed down by the river, cut and processed into stones of different sizes and made of local clay. . The stone house is warm in winter and cool in summer, not easy to be weathered, and shockproof, fireproof and waterproof. The stone houses are generally two or three stories, wide at the bottom and narrow at the top; the first floor is for livestock, and the second floor is the living room, kitchen, bedroom, and guest room; Some Tibetan dwellings even have buildings with inner and outer balconies similar to modern buildings. The stone houses are adjacent to each other, and the heights are scattered. Naturally arranged into villages; there are narrow lanes between houses, the width is about three meters, and the narrow can only pass two people side by side. All roads and roads are made of pockmarked stones or cobblestones. The May 12 earthquake in 2008 destroyed Ganbao Tibetan Village. On March 5, 2009, the Ganbao Tibetan Village in Lixian County held the "Entrusted Reconstruction Ceremony of the Ganbao Tibetan Village in Li County by Hunan Province's Counterpart Support", marking the full start of the restoration and reconstruction of the Ganbao Tibetan Village in Li County. After more than two years of reconstruction, the thousand-year-old Tibetan village has basically been restored to its original appearance. Ganbao Tibetan Village has begun to take shape. The entire village is built on cliffs, connected to each other, and each household is connected, all of which reflect the exquisite skills of Jiarong people. Guozhuang, folk songs, costumes, customs, military culture, religious culture, farming culture, and stone culture are attracting tourists with their unique charm to come to watch, play, and vacation.

Day 3 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Ganhai Forest Mountain Villa is the best places.

Ganhai Forest Mountain Villa

The Ganhai Forest Mountain Villa is a great choice for guests looking for accommodation in Jiuzhaigou, having been recently opened in 2022.

From the hotel, Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport is approximately 62km away. Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport is the closest option for those who prefer to fly, approximately 62km away. There is no shortage of things to see in the area, with the 九寨溝愛情海露營地, Dry Sea and Ganhaizi National Forest Park all nearby.

At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city. This Jiuzhaigou hotel features parking on site.

According to our trusted guests, the facilities at this hotel are first-rate.

Day 4 | Morning

Miyaluo Scenic Area

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Miyaluo Scenic Area, National Highway 317, Yaluo Town, Li County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous PrefectureWithin Li County, Li County 623100, China

Miyaluo is a Tibetan language, meaning "fun Bazi". It is located in Li County, Aba Prefecture. The scenic area has continuous mountains and pleasant scenery. You can enjoy the red leaves, which is very spectacular. In addition to the red leaves all over the mountains and plains, the Tibetan and Qiang ethnic villages hidden in the deep forest are another highlight of the Miyaluo Scenic Area. The most beautiful time of the scenic spot is in autumn, starting from the end of September and October every year, where the Zagunao River Valley ("Zagunao" means "auspicious" in Tibetan) is full of maple trees, maple trees, birches, geese in the dense forests on both sides of the river. Palm pine, larch, etc. are gradually frosted, and the leaves are dyed into a beautiful bright red. The scenery is very spectacular. Be sure to take pictures. It is recommended to charter a car tour, so that you can park at any time, after all, the scenery is on the side of the road.

Day 4 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Miyaluo Scenic Area, Namu Lake next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Namu Lake

Opening Hours: Open from 10:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Z033, Lixian, Aba Zangzuqiangzuzizhizhou, Sichuan Sheng, China

Namu Lake is located in Bipenggou Scenic Area, Putou Township, Li County. The lake area covers a wide area and has beautiful scenery. The lake is surrounded on all sides by mountains, with lush vegetation and a perfectly-preserved natural environment. In the winter, the surface of Lake Namu freezes over, forming a natural ice rink, looking from afar like a huge mirror. At this time, Lake Namu becomes a good place for winter skiing. The scenic area is built according to the standard technical specifications for a ski resort. It is equipped with ice skates, tow ropes, sleds, snow sledges and other ski equipment, making it an ideal spot for skiing, rare in the south.

Day 4 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Namu Lake? Hotel Indigo JIUZHAI is one of your top choices.

Hotel Indigo JIUZHAI

The Hotel Indigo JIUZHAI is one of the newest hotels in Jiuzhaigou, having opened in 2021.

There is no shortage of things to see in the area, with the Zhongcha Ditch, 九寨魯能勝地 and Liantai Pool all nearby.

When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities. This Jiuzhaigou hotel offers parking on site.

According to our guests, this hotel provides a very high level of service. This hotel is a popular accommodation for guests traveling with families.

Day 5 | Morning

Banji Peak

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 20-30 Minutes

Location: In Bipengou, Putou Township, Li County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture

The half-ridge peak of Bipengou is 5,430 meters above sea level. It belongs to the Qionglai Mountains. The half-ridge peak has fully developed glaciers and is rich in types. It has various rich terrains such as slopes, cracks, and ice buckets.

Day 5 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Banji Peak, Baodian Temple (lamasi) next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Baodian Temple (lamasi)

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: East of Guantian Village, Lixian County, Sichuan Province

Baodian Temple (Lama Temple) was built in the tenth year of Shunzhi in the Qing Dynasty and belongs to the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The temple contains frescoes painted in the early years of the Qing Dynasty and still very brightly colored.

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