Ya'an Canyon Summer Escape Guide

The Ya'an Bifengxia Summer "Tie-Tie" Festival is a limited-time event running from July 5 to July 31, 2025, blending nature exploration, animal interactions, and fun check-ins to create a refreshing 23°C summer experience. Here are the details: 🌟 Core Activities 1. All-Area Check-in Challenge The scenic area features 15 check-in spots, including 6 in the Wildlife World (Predator Zone, Harmony Home, Science Lecture Hall, etc.), the center of the Glass Skywalk, the Panda Base's "Returnee Garden" and "White Bear Terrace," and 3 waterfalls in each canyon (e.g., Thousand-Layer Rock Waterfall, Qinglong Pool Waterfall). Visitors who complete 5 must-visit spots + 1 regular spot can redeem a custom spinning medal (unlimited on weekdays, limited to 200/day on weekends). Recommended route: - Morning: Start at the Panda Base (arrive before 9:00 to see active pandas), then cross the Glass Skywalk for a panoramic canyon view. - Afternoon: Hike the canyon waterfalls, use the mist for "goddess descending" photos, and finish remaining spots before heading back. 2. Animal Close Encounters - Predator Feeding Ride: Feed Siberian tigers and black bears from an armored glass vehicle, capturing thrilling moments of the "kings of beasts" begging for food (guided by keepers for safety). - Healing Cuddle Sessions: Sit with capybaras for zen-like relaxation or pose with alpacas for meme-worthy photos (bring carrots as "photo bribes"). - Panda Alumni Photo Ops: Meet "Princess Xiangxiang" (returned from Japan) and "Lady Fengyi" (from Malaysia) for creative perspective photos outside their villas. 3. Themed Parades & NPC Interactions The "Tie-Tie" event with influencer NPCs is extended to July 31, with daily interactions in designated areas. For example, on July 19 (3:00-4:00 PM), influencer "Duoshi" will meet visitors at the Glass Skywalk. Weekend parades feature traditional dances and folk music performances. 🎫 Tickets & Deals - Combo Ticket: Wildlife World + Glass Skywalk + Scenic Area offers the best value. Middle/high school students get 50% off with exam certificates (Zoo: ¥90/person; Scenic Area with Panda Base: ¥50/person). - Family Package: ¥399 for 2 adults + 1 child includes 1-night stay, predator sightseeing ride, and animal behavior show. - Transport Tips: Direct buses from Chengdu Xinnanmen Station (2.5 hours). Drive to "Bifengxia Visitor Center" (free parking but arrive early). 🏨 Stay & Eat - Stays: - Yunqi Valley Homestay: Hidden courtyard with green views, walkable to Panda Base. - Panda-Themed Hotel: Rooms filled with panda decor, includes free postcards and plushie photos. - Eats: - In-park: Panda Restaurant's bamboo shoot chicken and panda dumplings; canyon farmhouse's Ya'an fish hotpot (tender fish with "sword bone" souvenir). - Downtown Must-tries: Gan Laosi's milky fish soup, Dada Noodles' spicy pork, Shihuan BBQ's mini pork skewers. 📌 Pro Tips 1. Check-in Hacks: - Must-visit "Science Lecture Hall" and "Bird Paradise" double as animal show venues. The Glass Skywalk center is the best canyon photo spot. - Shoot Thousand-Layer Rock Waterfall at 2-4 PM for backlit "light beam" effects (bring waterproof phone case). 2. Safety & Gear: - Wear anti-slip shoes on wet canyon paths (raincoats available for ¥5). - Keep hands inside during predator feeding; avoid holding food near monkeys. 3. Hidden Gems: - Say "Panda Tie-Tie" to access a secret ice cave behind waterfalls, or join nighttime giant dice games/balance challenges. - Wear hanfu at Yanü Garden for 3 free traditional-style photos. This summer, escape the urban heatwave and join Bifengxia's nature-and-critters "tie-tie" fest—where breezes kiss your cheeks, mist refreshes your soul, and pandas' charm meets waterfalls' roar for the purest summer cool.