Labagou: A Newly Discovered Summer Retreat Near Chengdu

🌟Things to Prepare - Documents: Bring your ID card or other valid ID. - Clothing: The temperature difference between day and night in the scenic area is significant, so bring warm clothes such as jackets and fleece jackets. Long sleeves and pants are also recommended in summer. - Shoes: Comfortable hiking shoes or sneakers are recommended for easy walking. - Other items: Prepare rain gear, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and some common medications. 🚗Getting There - By car: From Chengdu, take the Chengdu–Chongqing Ring Expressway and exit at Duoying/G318/Xikang Bridge/Kangding. Take the ramp and turn onto G318 to reach the destination. From Ya'an, take G318 via Liyangbai, Bajiao, and Xianren Bridge. - By public transport: Take a bus from Chengdu Shiyangchang Bus Station to Ya'an West Gate Bus Station. Then, take a minibus from Ya'an Tourist Bus Station to Tianquan County. Finally, transfer to a special line bus to Labagou. 🎫Tickets - Tickets are generally CNY 50 per person. Discounts are available for seniors, children, etc. Check the official channels for details in advance. - Sightseeing bus within the scenic area: CNY 35/person. Alpine water slide: CNY 80/person. Zipline: CNY 65/person (including insurance). Jungle trekking: CNY 45/person. Cable car: CNY 110/person (peak season price). ☑️Suggested Routes - East hiking route: Starting from the parking lot, enter the hiking trail entrance and head to the Lanjingshui Hotel Waterfall and back, a total distance of about 9 km. Pass by Tianshui Waterfall, Wuse Lake, and other attractions. Hike along the Longyin Trail to enjoy sights such as the Kaimenshi Waterfall and the Yezhou Island Starry Sky Campground. - West sightseeing route: Take the sightseeing bus to the cable car lower station. Hike 3 km to Hongshitan. Continue by sightseeing bus to the Lu Pond parking lot and visit Lu Pond and other attractions. You can also take the cable car up the mountain to enjoy a panoramic view of Labagou, the sea of clouds, and the rolling mountains. 🏭Accommodation and Dining - Accommodation: There are several options within the scenic area, including the Lanjingshui Hotel, the Hetaoping Villa, and the Luming Hotel. Camping is also an option. - Dining: There are several restaurants in the scenic area offering local specialties such as preserved bacon, scrambled eggs with wild vegetables, and wild mushroom soup. You can also bring your own food. ⚠️Things to Note - There are wild animals such as monkeys in the scenic area. Do not feed or tease them. Keep car windows closed as much as possible. - Protect the environment and do not litter. - The mobile phone signal is weak in some areas of the scenic area. Download a map in advance or consult the staff.