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Traffic-free Western Sichuan route for the National Day holiday (niche!
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Erlang Mountain Is on My Bucket List
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A wabi-sabi style homestay hidden in the mountains of Bifengxia, soak in a private hot spring while watching the clouds and mist
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Where to see Pandas nearby Chengdu
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Cuoka Lake, the "Jade Pool of the Nine Heavens" hidden in Western Sichuan
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Chengdu Zoo is the best
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A relaxing getaway: This fairytale forest just 3 hours from Chengdu is stunning~
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Quieter than Lijiang, more pristine than Wuzhen
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Dujiangyan Qingcheng Tao Hot Spring
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Yin Spring·Hot Spring Center(Ocean Spring Resort Chengdu)
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Medicine Pool Boiling Spring
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Popular Types of Attractions in Ya'an
Sightseeing tours | Night view | Boat tour | Cable car | Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Mountain climbing | Historical attractions | Outdoor activities | Mountain climbing | Hiking | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Exhibitions | Concerts | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Parks | Amusement parks | Ice and snow parks | Cultural institutions | Themed exhibition halls | Science & technology museums | Museums | Water sports | Skybound experiences | Paragliding | Flight experiences | Skydiving
Popular Attractions in Ya'an
Red Army Monument | Lushan Qinglong Temple Hall | Shijiecha Culture Museum | The Bifengxia Base of China Giant Panda Protection and Research Center in Ya'an | Ya'an Museum | Jinhe Square | Jiajinshan Yakou | Jiuxiang Town | Sirentong | Kandengshan Cliff Statues | Xihe Resort | Anshunchang | Chama Square | Gaoyique | Ya'anhuaguo Mountain | Qingxi Confucian Temple | Qiancengyan Waterfall | Ganyanggou Scenic Resort
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Popular Restaurants in Ya'an
Ganlaosiya Fish Restaurant (shawan) | 熊猫主题餐厅 | 嘎嘎鸭脑壳·江湖菜·烧烤(雅安正黄店) | 香阁楼蒸汽石锅鱼(名山蒙顶山店) | 鲜椒鱼-雅安地标性美食 | 刘一嘴饭店·特色中餐 | 干老四雅鱼饭店(滨江西路店) | 红军饭店(上里古镇店) | 肯德基(天全服务区店) | 加油站黄牛肉馆 | Qingxigongjiao Fish | ER MAO FEI PAI | E BA TU ZONG DIAN | HE SHUN YANG ROU | 舌缘酒楼 | 雅哑兔(门坎山店) | 和顺祥羊肉 | 荥小妹·挞挞面棒棒鸡(胡长保店) | 雅鱼王老字号 | BAO YI BAO YIN LE CAN TING | Jiudawan Restaurant | 拾一山居民宿·餐厅 | M黛墨艺宿餐厅 | 顺山饭店(30年老店) | 叶凤烧烤 | MING SHAN CHEN JI YANG ROU SHANG | 胖师鱼馆非遗砂锅雅鱼(大北街店) | 川味坊·椒麻鸡·雅鱼老店(向阳大道店) | 石棉今知烧烤(九襄总店) | 文记棒棒鸡
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Popular Trip Moments
A wabi-sabi style homestay hidden in the mountains of Bifengxia, soak in a private hot spring while watching the clouds and mist | A 3-day trip for 500 yuan per person – this autumn getaway is truly relaxing! | Chengdu's version of Sayram Lake, a 2-day, 1-night trip that just hits different | Ya'an Wangyu Ancient Town Free Hidden Gem | 3 days in Ya'an: Living like royalty on a budget | Stop going to Dali and Lijiang! This hidden gem of an ancient town in Sichuan is beautiful! Tired of the crowds in Dali and Lijiang? If you're looking for a quiet water town, you must visit Ya'an | Jiaoding Mountain | Cloud-top camping in Hanyuan, Ya'an: Chase the sea of clouds and starry skies | Near Chengdu | Hiking Mengding Mountain: Fresh air and tea gardens | Cuoka Lake, the "Jade Pool of the Nine Heavens" hidden in Western Sichuan | The "Sayram Lake" of the Chengdu area | 2-day, 1-night Yele Lake road trip guide | Enjoy autumn on a budget with these 8 great-value destinations | Believe it or not! These 8 family-friendly spots are surprisingly uncrowded and relaxing for National Day | Tried and tested, uncrowded and healing—if you know, you know | 3. Zero admission! Venture into the Sichuan-style tea sea and let the mountains wash away a week of fatigue | Stop crowding the Qinling Mountains! Just 2 hours south of Xi'an, this small town is the real hidden gem | Ya'an Museum | A paradise for Han carving enthusiasts! Home to 60% of the nation's Han Dynasty stone beasts | 1.5 hours from Chengdu to a real-life enchanted forest | Jiajiang Thousand Buddha Cliff | An underrated, millennium-old riverside cliff carving | A relaxing getaway: This fairytale forest just 3 hours from Chengdu is stunning~ | 2-day, 1-night guide to Yele Lake near Chengdu (Sailimu Lake vibes) | Weekend Trip for Migrant Workers: Stop 610 - Niubei Mountain, Sichuan | Erlang Mountain Labahe Family Travel Guide | A severely underrated hiking paradise within 2 hours of Chengdu | Ya'an travel guide | Landscapes, tea fragrance, and panda haven | The only severely underrated enchanted forest near Chengdu, hidden in this primeval forest in Ya'an | Autumn in Longcanggou | Slow travel with parents after retirement—who gets it? | Just back from Ganzi, Sichuan, and honestly, I really don't recommend going in October–November because it's just... | Book your autumn getaway: 2 hours from Chengdu | Step into the oil-painting forest of Longcanggou | September–October laid-back getaways | 8 niche, relaxing destinations
More Things To Do in Ya'an
Chengdu: Travel photo shoot, wedding shots, street photography, candid shots, aerial photography and videography / pose guidance | Ya'an Trip Moments[Photographer Services: Following Shots, Aerial Photography, Scheduled Shoots, Candid Photography, Street Photography, Portraits, Wedding Photography, Micro Films/Multilingual Translation] | Chengdu private tour ● Bifengxia + panda base private charter 1-day tour ● pick-up service within the 3rd ring road | Chengdu Trip Moments[Chengdu's Spicy Hotpot Aroma · Eastern Suburb Memory's Long Tales · People's Park's Tea Charm · Photography Journey Shines Bright] | Mengding Mountain Tea Picking 1-Day Tour [Tea Picking + Tea Making Experience, Round-Trip from Chengdu, Pure Fun] | Ya'an Travel Photography[Wedding photo micro-movie aerial photography/wedding follow-up photography/makeup and clothing/charter tour guide customization] | Bipenggou Private Tour | 1-day private charter tour to Bifengxia Wildlife Park in Ya'an, Sichuan with bilingual service | 1-day tour to Ya'an Longcanggou National Forest Park with bilingual service | Departing from Chengdu: Bifengxia wildlife park + panda epic drama [1-day private charter tour] | Departing from Chengdu: Bifengxia wildlife park + panda research base [1-day private charter tour] | "Winter Break Training for Panda Keepers: Up-Close Conservation Experience Camp"|Welcome to inquire | Hanyuan Trip Moments[In-home Photography Service for Newborn Family Portraits, Promotional Videos, Short Videos, Portraits, Wedding Photos with All Raw Images Included] | [Chengdu's "Tiger Leaping Gorge"] Gulu Village Day Tour: Visit the Yi Ethnic Village on the Ladder to the Sky! | [10-person small group] Ya'an Bifeng Gorge base: Giant panda volunteer experience 1-day tour | Bifengxia 1-day tour (admission ticket not included) | Chengdu Departure: Bifengxia One‑Day Tour | Pandas, Canyon & Wildlife Park | Chengdu round-trip: Leshan Giant Buddha + Suji Ancient Town 1-day tour | Chengdu Private Day Tour to Xiling Snow Mountain [Multiple Vehicle Options Available | Ideal for Group Travel] | Escape to the Snow Realm: Chengdu to Xiling Snow Mountain Exclusive Private One-Day Tour | Chengdu Leshan Giant Buddha + Suji Ancient Town + food 1-day tour [optional English guide | admission ticket not included] | Leshan Giant Buddha join-in tour with car and English-speaking guide (general admission ticket not included) | Mainland China 5G eSIM | Supports Google Maps / ChatGPT | Daily/Total Data Plans | 24-Hour Billing | 1–365 Days | QR Code | Chengdu round-trip: Leshan Giant Buddha - Mount Emei - Golden Summit 1-day tour | optional multilingual guide | Chengdu Leshan Giant Buddha + Luomu Ancient Town 1-day tour | landscape exploration | optional English guide | excludes admission ticket | Leshan Giant Buddha- Huanglongxi Ancient Town Small Group Tour | Xiling Snow Mountain1-day Tour | 1-day tour to Mount Emei (excludes admission ticket) | Mount Emei Trip Moments[Golden Summit/Baoguo Temple travel photography, on-the-go wedding photography, wedding portraits, wedding day photography, team photography] | [Leshan] Sacred Emei Evening Show Ticket (Intangible Cultural Heritage Emei Martial Arts Performance + Colorful Ethnic Dance Show + Immersive Landscape Stage Design + Audio-Visual Spectacle)