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Trip.Best Top 15 Best Things to Do in Ganzi Prefecture [2024]

Explore the best things to do in Ganzi Prefecture! Uncover top activities and experiences for an unforgettable visit.
Updated Oct 2024
  • top_1
    󰺂8.6
    4.6/5
    8831 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 262 reviews
    "Daocheng Aden, the dream place for hikers, Daocheng Aden, this mysterious land known as the "last pure land on the blue planet", attracted countless hiking enthusiasts with its magnificent snowy mountains, vast meadows and blue sea. This guide will take you to understand the mystery and beauty of Daocheng Aden. 🚗 [Transportation Guide] 1. Airplane: Direct flight to Daocheng Aden Airport, this is the fastest way, but pay attention to the problem of high altitude adaptation. 2. Self-driving: From Chengdu, go along the national road of G318, the whole journey is about 650 kilometers, self-driving or chartered is a good choice. 3. Bus: Chengdu Xinnanmen Bus Station has a direct bus to Daocheng. 🏞️ [Must visit attractions] 1. Milk sea: The blue sea under the snowy mountains is like a sapphire embedded in the mountains. 2. Five-color sea: The lake presents colorful colors under the sun. 3. Pearl sea: The lake is crystal clear, like a bright pearl. 4. Luorong cattle farm: Guang'an alpine pasture, flocks of cattle and sheep, is a good place to experience the life of Tibetan herdsmen. 5. Sanshen Mountain: Xian Nairi, Yang Maiyong, Xiano Dogji, is a sacred place in the hearts of Tibetans. 🍲 [Food recommendation] Tibetan characteristics: barley wine, butter tea, wonton, yogurt. Sichuan cuisine: There are rich Sichuan cuisine choices along the way and Daocheng County. 🏨 [Accommodation recommendation] Daocheng County: There are different grades of hotels and inns in the county. Shangri-La Town: Close to the scenic spot, it is convenient to enter the mountain the next day. Yading Village: In the scenic area, you can experience Tibetan houses. 📸 [Photo Raiders] Best photo time: early morning and evening, the light is soft, suitable for taking pictures with feelings. Recommended photo points: the blue lake of the milk sea, the colorful colorful sea, the crystal clear sea of pearls, and the sunshine of Sanshen Mountain. 💡 [Tips] High anti: Daocheng Aden has a high altitude, pay attention to prevent altitude sickness, and prepare anti-high anti-drugs appropriately. Sun protection: Strong ultraviolet rays, do a good job in sun protection measures. Hiking: The hiking route in the scenic area is long, wear comfortable hiking shoes, bring enough water and food."
    Daocheng
    >100 km from downtown
    No.1 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Ganzi Prefecture
    Highlights: Daocheng Yading, also known as Yading Nature Reserve, is known by locals as Aden Scenic Area. Located in the southern part of Daocheng County in Ganzi Prefecture, it is mainly composed of three mountains, Xiannairi, Yangmaiyong, and Xianuoduoji, as well as surrounding rivers, lakes, and alpine meadows. There are not only magnificent and sacred snow-capped mountains in the scenic area, but also vast meadows, colorful forests, and blue crystal clear lakes. Hiking on foot like the local Tibetans is a better way to experience the scenery in Yading. However, due to the high altitude of the Aden Protected Area, the entire walk still requires considerable physical fitness.
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  • top_2
    󰺂7.4
    4.5/5
    5061 Review
    From37.7
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 54 reviews
    "The attractions worth visiting, we experienced snowflakes and breezes in the scenic spot, and then the clear sky, blue sky and white clouds, the scenery of different weathers have a panoramic view, and we also watched a Tibetan performance, visited the Tibetan home, enjoyed tea for free, and enjoyed a satisfying trip"
    Kangding.Zhonggu Village/Mugecuo
    16.7 km from downtown
    No.1 of Hot Springs Attractions in Ganzi Prefecture
    Highlights: Mugecuo in Kangding City, also known as Dahaizi, is a mountain lake in northwestern Sichuan. The water is very clear as they come from the melted water of the snow mountains. Visitors can pick a spot wih good views and comfortably enjoy the crystal clear waters and beautiful surrounding mountains. There is also a hot spring in the scenic area. If you are interested, take a hot spring bath and eat some local hot spring eggs.
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  • top_3
    󰺂7.3
    4.3/5
    979 Review
    From12.57
    "The scenery of the park is very beautiful, of course, it also needs sunny weather to support it. I took the children to play for about 2 hours. The scenic shuttle bus is still very convenient. Basically, it is reasonable to go downhill all the way. I also experienced an off-road vehicle on the last section of the road. Xiaogui Road is very short, but it is very interesting."
    Daofu
    59.8 km from downtown
    No.3 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Ganzi Prefecture
    Highlights: Moshi Park Scenic Spot is located in Bamei Town, south of Daofu County. Naturally, it belongs to the northern end of the Daxue Mountains in the Hengduan Mountains. People usually call this scenic spot Bamei Stone Forest, but according to the professional definition, it has different names, emphasizing its tectonic function, and it is called "tectonic stone forest". There are many stone forests in the world, but most of them are karst stone forests and sandy stone forests. Stone forests formed by special geological landforms like Moshi Park Scenic Area are very rare. Looking at the scenic spot from a distance, you can tell it at a glance from the color tone. The stone forest is gray toned, and the mountains, woods, grasslands, and flowing water around it are colorful. These changeable colors are like the changing scenery of the stage, and also make the stone forest present different beauty in different seasons. In summer, the green hills are green and green, green grass and wild flowers are everywhere, and the stone forest is like a gem resting on a colorful carpet; in autumn, the mountains are full of golden withered grass, fiery red maple trees, and the stone forest seems to be reborn from the ashes.
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    󰺂6.9
    4.3/5
    3757 Review
    From41.48
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 74 reviews
    "I heard about Hailuogou very early. The weather was not good in the previous few times. The natural scenery was too good to see the weather. This time I was lucky. I saw Gongga Snow Mountain and I also took a photo of Rizhao Jinshan. I lived in the ancient town of Moxi. I had a great time. It is very convenient to eat, drink and play in the town. I went to a hot spring at night. I slept beautifully and went home the next day."
    Luding
    51.8 km from downtown
    No.4 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Ganzi Prefecture
    Highlights: Hailuogou Scenic Area is located in Luding County, Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan Province, on the eastern slope of Mount Gongga. It is 284 kilometers away from the provincial capital Chengdu, 76 kilometers away from Kangding Love Song City, only 50 kilometers away from Luding Bridge, and 253 kilometers away from Xichang. The scenic area has many titles such as "China Glacier Forest Park", "China National Scenic Spot", "National 5A-level Tourist Scenic Spot", "National Geopark" and National Ecological Tourism Demonstration Area.Hailuogou Scenic Area is a low-altitude modern marine glacier with the same latitude, close to big cities and strong accessibility. It has the world's most majestic and spectacular ice waterfall. The vertical drop within the scenic area is less than 30 kilometers, up to more than 6,500 meters. The special geographical location has created 7 vertical climate zones and vegetation zones. There are more than 4,800 plant communities and many rare animals and plants in the area. It is known as the "Mother of World Gardens" and a good place for popular science. The scenic area also has many high-quality, mineral-rich natural hot springs and a world-scale red stone park. The annual average temperature in the scenic area is 18℃. There is no scorching heat in summer and no severe cold in winter. It is an ideal choice for leisure and summer vacation. After more than 20 years of development, the tourism reception function of Hailuogou Scenic Area has been increasingly improved. It is now a comprehensive tourist attraction integrating sightseeing, leisure and vacation, summer vacation, mountaineering scientific research, and parent-child science popularization.
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    󰺂6.2
    4.3/5
    369 Review
    From10.48
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 56 reviews
    "Jiaju Tibetan Village is located in Danba County, Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan, about 8 kilometers away from the county seat, and is the most distinctive tourist attraction in Danba. In September 2016, it was officially approved as a national 4A-level tourist scenic spot.[1] "Jiaju", Tibetan is the meaning of 100 families. The Tibetan village climbed up from the Dajin River Valley layer by layer, stretching to the foot of the Kapama peaks, and the whole cottage was continuous with the rolling mountains, and on the hillside of a relatively high difference of nearly a kilometer, a Tibetan-style building was scattered in the green trees. Or starry, or dense, or on the high mountain cliffs, or in the green of the river dam, from time to time smoke, smoke clouds, with the valley full of spirit, clear streams, the snow peaks, the pastoral paintings are displayed in front of people, In the form of an artwork, in 2005 by the National Geographic magazine organized a beauty pageant in China, the "Danba Tibetan Village" represented by Jiaju Tibetan Village was named the first of the "Six Most Beautiful Rural Ancient Towns in China". Danba County is located next to the eastern Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in western Sichuan, bordering Daoyu, Kangding County, Aba Prefecture Xiaojin, Jinchuan County, with a total area of 5649 square kilometers, and it has a town of 14 townships, living in 15 ethnic groups mainly Tibetan, a total of 5.7 10,000 people. Danba County is the place where the Bayan Kara Mountains and the Lushan Mountains converge, and it is also the origin or flow path of the Geshiza River, Yak River, and the Jinchuan River of large and small is known as the "city on the rock" and "the first city on the Dadu River". The mountains are rolling, the lakes are scattered, and the forests are endless. The local Tibetan people include this feature as "the snow on the top of the mountain"."
    Danba.Jiaju Tibetan Village
    96.9 km from downtown
    No.5 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Ganzi Prefecture
    Highlights: Jiaju Zangzhai is located in Danba County, Ganzi Prefecture. It is a Tibetan dwelling village with Jiabao Tibetan characteristics. Playing in the Tibetan village, the panoramic view on the hillside opposite the stockade is quite spectacular. After entering the Tibetan village, only a scattered Tibetan-style building can be seen. There is a layer of livestock in the bottom of the building. In turn, there are pots and pans, living rooms, halls and furniture, and some buildings also have balconies. The white walls are painted with sun, moon and stars and religious patterns, beautiful and spectacular.
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    󰺂6.1
    4.6/5
    191 Review
    "The most anticipated attractions on the Western Sichuan Great Ring Road did not disappoint. The effect was not disappointing. It was a worthwhile trip to take a blockbuster. The staff is also very enthusiastic, and the sightseeing car is comfortable to sit up!"
    Batang
    >100 km from downtown
    No.6 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Ganzi Prefecture
    Highlights: Cuopugou National Forest Park is located in Chaluo Township between Litang County and Batang County, and the Sichuan-Tibet Line of National Highway 318 passes through the mouth of the valley. Cuopugou is a collection of snow mountains, forests, lakes, hot springs and pastures, which is quite Swiss. With beautiful scenery and different seasons, it is a dazzling pearl on the Sichuan-Tibet line. Cuopu Valley is famous for its Cuopu Lake, which is surrounded by mountains, close to Zhajinjiabo sacred mountain with peculiar mountain shape, with Nitegangri Peak on the front, surrounded by virgin forests, beautiful scenery, and fish schools in the lake shuttle, which is an original ecology scenery. In the woods by the lake stands the Cuopu Temple. Around the temple, groups of Tibetan horse pheasants can be seen foraging here, without fear of monks and pedestrians. The monks in the Gein Temple fed and raised for a long time, and gradually the wild animals no longer feared humans, and even strung into the temple unscrupulously to look for food, which was a spectacle. Another unique landscape of Cuopugou is the hot spring group in Chaluo Township. Numerous springs are scattered on hillsides, in forests, in fields, under cliffs, in caves, and beside rivers. Intermittent fountains and long-flowing hot springs are rising with hot air, permeating the entire valley, and the hot air follows the sunlight. Flickering, thickening, brightening, darkening, the scene is spectacular. The exquisite riding skills of the herdsmen in the Cuopugou area are well-known in Kham District and enjoy the reputation of "the hometown of equestrianism". In June of the Tibetan calendar every year, in addition to holding horse races, Cuopu Temple also hosts large-scale mountain and lake sacrifices, which is very lively.
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    󰺂6.0
    4.2/5
    65 Review
    "The scenery is good, there are not many people when going, but the ordinary landscape car can only halfway, to the holy lake, either take the mountain road, go back and forth nearly ten kilometers, or ride a horse, 200 per person, the price is not expensive, to the holy lake The scenery is really beautiful, or it is worth it."
    Daofu
    62.7 km from downtown
    No.7 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Ganzi Prefecture
    Highlights: The first snow mountain crossed by the Sichuan-Tibet Tea Horse Road has a main peak of 5,820 meters above sea level. Yala Snow Mountain, also known as Yala Snow Mountain and Yala Snow Mountain, is the first snow mountain crossed by the Sichuan-Tibet Tea Horse Road. The main peak is 5,820 meters above sea level, covered with snow all year round, surrounded by clouds and mist. It is far away from the powerful Gongga Mountain and the Merduo Snow Mountain in Shu Mountain, and it is still a virgin peak. There are several lakes on the mountainside, which are crystal clear and smooth like a mirror; there are several gullies and canyons around the snow mountain, with vast forests and many hot springs, and the scenery is very magnificent. The Sichuan-Tibet Tea Horse Road has a long history. Yala Snow Mountain is the first section of the "Tea Horse Road" entering the Tibetan area. There are traditional Tibetan villages with ethnic characteristics, Buddhist temples with hundreds of years of history, and tea-horse culture with thousands of years of history. The Tea Horse Road refers to a folk international trade channel in southwest China with horse caravans as the main means of transportation. It is a corridor for economic and cultural exchanges among ethnic groups in southwest China. Local humanities and folklore legends say that Yala Snow Mountain is a three-dimensional epitome of the integration of nature and culture. Its unique geographical location has created the character of the snow mountain and its wisdom of tolerance. The cultures of many ethnic groups such as Tibetans and Han people are exchanged here. The customs of architecture, marriage, clothing, singing and dancing, festivals, etc. are colorful. The mountains, rivers, scenery, folk customs, ballads, and handicrafts are all unique. Snow Mountain Glacier: Yala Snow Mountain is the second highest peak in the Great Snow Mountain Range. It is far away from Gongga Mountain and Moldo Mountain. The top of the mountain is pyramid-shaped, the mountain is majestic and beautiful, as dangerous as a knife, and the ridges are mostly blade-shaped or jagged. The peak is covered with snow all year round and surrounded by clouds and mist. The thickness of the snow on the snow mountain is 100-150 meters, and the ice crack is 60-70 meters wide. The melted snow water from the glacier flows down the steep cliff, which is spectacular, as if "the Milky Way falls from the sky". Holy Lakes and Holy Springs: Alpine lakes are scattered all over the Yala Snow Mountain. There are three alpine lakes, Yala Youcuo, Suolangcuo and Yariacuo, on the mountainside of the snow mountain at more than 4,000 meters. The lakes are connected to the glaciers by ice waterfalls. The lakes are surrounded by redwood forests and rhododendron bushes, forming an exquisite natural painting. Canyon Meadow: The Yala Snow Mountain is located on the eastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the northern section of the Great Snow Mountain Range of the Hengduan Mountains. There are several gullies and canyons of different sizes around the snow mountain, with beautiful scenery and various shapes. The Ganerlongba River Valley is a typical glacial U-shaped valley, and the source Youcuo Wetland is covered with green grass.
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    󰺂5.9
    4.5/5
    28 Review
    "Fish West, the sky here is magical, and it is almost impossible to have the same weather in the same sky. It is always raining, dark clouds, and blue sky and white clouds. It is really amazing. Except that it is too difficult to go up the mountain and down the mountain road."
    Kangding.Xinduqiao Town
    38.7 km from downtown
    Highlights: Located at an altitude of 4200 meters, Yuzi West is a lesser-known attraction surrounded by the majestic mountains of Xinduqiao. It belongs to the Muya Gongga area and has basic cultural characteristics based on Tibetan Buddhism. From here, you can have a panoramic view of Yala, one of the four sacred mountains in Tibet, as well as the second Shangri-La in Tibet. The spot is also an ideal location for landscape photography showcasing the full silhouette of the Muya Gongga snow-capped mountain range. It is a rare and breathtaking viewpoint in the western slope area of Gongga.
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    󰺂5.9
    4.5/5
    715 Review
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 24 reviews
    "Luding Bridge is located at No. 27 Warrior Road, Luding County, Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan Province. It was built in 45 years in Kangxi, Qinghua. The bridge is 103 meters long and 3 meters wide. 13 iron chains are fixed on both sides of the Dadu River. 12,164 iron rings are interlocked. The bridge is more than 40 tons. The bridgehead is an ancient wooden structure. The style is unique in China. It is now only used as a viewing bridge. It is now a national scenic spot."
    Luding
    30.1 km from downtown
    Highlights: Luding Bridge is located in Luding County, Sichuan Province, and is a wire-cable suspension bridge spanning the Dadu River. The bridge deck is built with iron cables and wooden planks. It was built in the forty-fourth year of Qing Emperor Kangxi. The Kangxi writing "Luding Bridge" was hung on the bridgehead. The story of Fly away from Luding Bridge is well-known in elementary school Chinese textbooks and now you can feel its thrilling on your own.
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    󰺂5.7
    4.3/5
    175 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 55 reviews
    "The favorite place of the whole western Sichuan special forces itinerary, the scenery in other places is a bit tired, except that the altitude is a bit high and slightly high, I stand still and have a heart rate of 100, and I walk a few steps to 120, not suitable for running. There is no play project, so there is no pit or anything."
    Kangding.Tagong Grassland
    50.1 km from downtown
    No.8 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Ganzi Prefecture
    Highlights: Tagong Grassland is located 113 kilometers northwest of Kangding City, on both sides of the Sichuan-Tibet Highway. Tagong Tibetan language means: the place that the Bodhisattva likes. The Tagong grassland is backed by the famous Yala Mountain, with flat terrain, abundant water and grass, and flocks of cattle and sheep. There are Tagong Temple and Muya Golden Pagoda on the grassland, and herdsmen's tents are scattered on the green grass, which is a harmonious plateau Tibetan scenery. Tagong Prairie Scenic Spot is based on the towering Yala Snow Mountain, rolling grasslands and the splendid "Muya Golden Pagoda" on the grassland. The scenic spot includes Tagong Temple, Tagong Temple Tallinn, Yala Snow Mountain and other attractions. Tagong Temple, known as the "Little Jokhang Temple", is one of the pilgrimage sites for Tibetans in the Kham area. Yala Snow Mountain, also known as Yala Sacred Mountain, is one of the four sacred mountains in Tibet. Tagong Grassland holds 1-2 traditional horse races every year. At that time, herdsmen dressed in festive costumes gather in Tagong Grassland from all directions to celebrate the traditional festival. The horses galloped on the racecourse, and the thrilling horse performance burst into applause, cheers, and whistles, forming a sea of joy.
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FAQ

What Best Things to Do are there in Ganzi Prefecture?
These are all Best Things to Do in Ganzi Prefecture:Daocheng Yading, Mugecuo, Moshi Park Scenic Area, Hailuogou Glacier And Forest Park, Jiaju Tibetan Village
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Ganzi Prefecture?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Ganzi Prefecture include:Daocheng Yading:4.6, Mugecuo:4.5, Moshi Park Scenic Area:4.3, Hailuogou Glacier And Forest Park:4.3, Jiaju Tibetan Village:4.3
At what locations in Ganzi Prefecture can Best Things to Do in Ganzi Prefecture be found?
The Best Things to Do in Ganzi Prefecture are mainly located in:Daocheng Yading:Daocheng, Mugecuo:Kangding, Moshi Park Scenic Area:Daofu, Hailuogou Glacier And Forest Park:Luding, Jiaju Tibetan Village:Danba
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