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Songpan One-Day Tour|12 Hours of Healing in a Highland Town!

A hidden gem just 1.5 hours by high-speed train from Chengdu! After a day here, both your soul and eyes will be completely healed~❤️ ✨【Efficient and Relaxing One-Day Itinerary】🚶‍♀️ Focuses on great value! No rushing, yet you can fully enjoy Songpan! 1️⃣ Zhaga Waterfall 📍Location: Within Songpan County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province 🚗 Just a half-hour drive from the county seat (about 15km)! You can hear the roaring water from afar. The spectacular calcified waterfall cascades down the mountain like a pure white khata💦 The mist hits your face, instantly refreshing you! (Recommended visit time: 1.5 hours) 2️⃣ Erdao Lake 📍Location: Chuanzhusi Town, Songpan County 🏞️ Quieter and more charming than Zhaga Waterfall, this is a stunning forest hiking trail (about 3km in total). You might encounter cute little squirrels🐿️ and leisurely grazing yaks🦬! Fresh air combined with birdsong is like a natural spa! (A perfect photo spot📸 Recommended visit time: 2 hours) 3️⃣ Yinian Coffee 📍Location: Inside Songpan Ancient Town ☕️ A must-visit hidden coffee shop after a long walk! The big sofa on the second floor is so comfortable you won’t want to get up~ Must-try drinks here: ✔️ Roasted Butter Latte (¥35): Unique! Salty and rich ✔️ Spring of Wild Yak (¥45): Delicious milk tea Recharge and edit photos here—two hours of happiness is this simple! 4️⃣ Laomin Restaurant 📍Location: No.1 Shuncheng South Road, Jin’an Town, Songpan County 🍲 End your day perfectly with a warm and comforting beef soup pot! The small pot is very generous, with beef stewed until tender and flavorful😋 The broth is delicious and warms you up completely! (Average cost per person: ¥70) 💰【Cost Reference】About ¥500 per person for a day! 🎫 Attraction combo ticket ¥100/person 🚗 Transportation: Round-trip high-speed train ¥266 + car rental ¥60 (super cost-effective driver) 🍽️ Meals: Breakfast ¥17 + Coffee ¥50 + Beef skewer ¥15 + Dinner ¥71.5 💡【Travel Tips】 ✨ Car rental is the most cost-effective! Book in advance for convenience and peace of mind ✨ Highland weather is changeable, bring a jacket + comfortable shoes ✨ The ancient town is great for strolling; if you have enough time, stay longer Songpan is truly healing! No excessive commercial atmosphere🌿 Only fresh air and a magical pace that makes you slow down~ If you want a brief escape from the city, Songpan is definitely the best choice! Save this guide and set off now!🌈
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Posted: Oct 21, 2025
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