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Heizhugou

Heizhugou is situated in the Yibian Yi Nationality Autonomous County in the southwest of Emei Mountain,which is the transitional zone between the Sichuan Basin and the western Sichuan Plateau. The ethnic customs here are quaint and colorful, and the cultural landscape and natural landscape are integrated as one. It is a humanistic attraction to explore the nature. There are two main attractions in the scenic spot: the primeval forest and the wetland park. The original forest has fresh air and lovely landscape. Wetland park is very large, if you are lucky, you can find natural hot springs inside.

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Mount Emei

Mount Emei is one of the four famous mountains of Chinese Buddhism, and it is also the temple of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva. There are numerous Buddhist monasteries in the mountains that combine to give this place a holy and serene atmosphere. The scenery in the mountains are beautiful. The four seasons each have their own characteristics. If you are lucky, you can see the sunrise and sea of clouds. Do note that the monkeys in Mount Emei are notoriously naughty. They are not afraid of people, and even take the initiative to ask tourists for food.

Malilengjiu Scenic Spot

Malilengjiu Scenic Spotis a charming place where nature and history intertwine. It not only features magnificent landscapes, but also preserves ancient Yi cultural relics.

No. 5 of Best Things to Do in Leshan

Dadu River Jinkou Grand Canyon Scenic Area

Dadu River Jinkou Grand Canyon Scenic Area, extending from Wusihe in the west to Jinkouhe in the east, spans across Jinkouhe District in Leshan City, Hanyuan County in Ya'an City, and Ganluo County in Liangshan Prefecture, Sichuan Province. It has a total length of 26 km, a canyon width of less than 200 m, and a depth reaching 2,600 m. On both sides of the canyon, strange peaks rise abruptly and sheer cliffs stand tall, forming various zoomorphic landscapes that look like people or beasts, vivid and lifelike. On the overlapping mountains, trees provide shade, waterfalls cascade down, and various wildflowers and grasses compete in beauty, forming a series of magnificent landscapes with an elegant and extraordinary natural charm. Many small gullies branch off along the canyon, arranged in a scattered and orderly manner. Among them, the more famous one is Yixiantian, where the cliffs on both sides of the gully are so close that you can only see a sliver of the sky when looking up. Entering from there and continuing to the heart of the gully, Laochan Gully, this several-kilometer stretch is truly spectacular, with deep gullies and sheer cliffs, babbling streams, the calls of birds and beasts, and winding trails—a complete display of nature's "malice."

Jinding Cable Car

Jinding Cable Car is a world-class double-bearing single traction reciprocating passenger ropeway. The full set of equipment was introduced from Austria. It has a high degree of automation, safety, reliability, stability and comfort. Starting from the reception hall and ending at the golden dome, there is no support in between. It is a large cableway carrying a large amount of passengers across the country. The operating time is a few minutes, which is one-thirtieth of the walking time from the entrance hall to the Golden Summit.

No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Mount Emei

Golden Summit

Emeishan's Golden Peak Temple is surrounded on all sides by places of interest, attractions, and temples of all sizes, shapes, and historicity. To visit here is to truly experience the essence of Emeishan. Golden Peak Temple's golden statue of the Samantabhadra (the Universal Worthy with Four Faces and Ten Great Vows) is a must-see for many tourists to Emeishan. It is also one of the Han ethnicity national key temples of Buddhism. At 3,079 meters above sea level, visitors to the Golden Peak Temple will find their breath taken away by more than just the 48m tall Samantabhadra. While there, devotees may also go to the Huayan Temple to pay respect to the Buddha. From all four sides of the Golden Peak Temple, it is possible to see Emeishan's four wonders - the rising sun, the sea of clouds, the glory of the Buddha, and the holy light.

Baoguang Temple

Mount Wawu

Mount Wawu gets its name from its unusual landform: its summit is flat like a gigantic roof, and from a distance it looks like a majestic stone house firmly set between earth and sky. This rare table mountain landscape was shaped by hundreds of millions of years of geological activity, and the sheer cliffs contrasted with the flat summit showcase nature's masterful work. Every spring, the area becomes a sea of flowers as rhododendrons, dove trees, and other blossoms bloom across the slopes, fiery red and cloudlike white, painting the mountain in vivid colors. In summer, it becomes a sought-after retreat from the heat, with dense forests providing deep shade and mountain streams trickling through, and an average temperature of only about 20 °C, creating a refreshing atmosphere. Its beauty also lies in its vitality: the mountain is home to various rare animals, and visitors may be lucky enough to encounter these charming creatures in the woods.

No. 9 of Best Things to Do in Sichuan

Leshan Giant Buddha

The Leshan Giant Buddha, also known as the Lingyun Giant Buddha, is situated on the cliff of Qiluan Peak on Lingyun Mountain at the confluence of the Min River, Qingyi River, and Dadu River in Leshan, Sichuan. It is a colossal seated stone statue of Maitreya carved during the Tang Dynasty, standing approx. 70 m tall, with a single instep spacious enough to accommodate over a hundred people. Legend has it that the turbulent waters at the confluence once frequently capsized passing boats. To calm the currents, the monk Haitong of Lingyun Temple initiated the carving of the Buddha. Over several generations, craftsmen continued the construction, which took approx. ninety years to complete. On the cliff to the right of the Buddha, an inscription from the Tang Dynasty titled "Jiazhou Lingyun Temple Great Maitreya Stone Statue" remains to this day, revealing its original name—the Great Maitreya Stone Statue of Jiazhou Lingyun Temple. The common route to visit the giant Buddha is to first arrive at Lingyun Temple beside the Buddha's head, then descend along the winding Jiuzhaigou plank road built against the cliff. View the Buddha's spiral hair buns and robe folds up close, and reach the platform at the Buddha's feet to look up at the full figure. Only then can one truly appreciate the grandeur of "a mountain being a Buddha, and a Buddha being a mountain." Lingyun Temple has continuous incense offerings, and many travelers also join their palms here to pray for blessings. For a different perspective, take a boat cruise or view from the riverside of Leshan ancient city: the continuous mountain outlines of Wuyou Mountain, Lingyun Mountain, and Guicheng Mountain resemble a giant reclining Buddha facing upward, with the grand Buddha seated precisely at its chest—creating the marvel of "Buddha within Buddha." The river view also captures the grand Buddha's full profile alongside the scenery of three rivers, making it especially effortless for travelers with limited stamina or those seeking panoramic shots.

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Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding

The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding is home to many adorable giant pandas, and you can observe these charming national treasures up close. Located in the northern suburbs of Chengdu, the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding is approx. 10 km from the city center, and its construction fully simulates the wild living environment of giant pandas, with lakes, streams, bamboo forests, lawns, and more. The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding has many "panda villas", which are enclosed leisure areas for pandas. Each features an outdoor yard and an indoor rest room. When the weather is cool, the giant pandas play in the yard, and visitors can watch the adorable pandas through the railings; when the weather is hot, the giant pandas hide in the air-conditioned rest rooms, and visitors can only watch them through the glass. You can also see pandas in the new area of the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, and they are our hero pandas. The pandas' home is bigger, and their activity range is wider. Seeing pandas is the main draw, but there is plenty more to do and see. A must-visit is our landmark building — the internet-famous Panda Tower. As a new landmark of Chengdu, it stands at the highest point of the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. The tower is 69.8 m tall with 11 floors. Its exterior resembles a giant bamboo shoot, while the interior is shaped like a blooming hibiscus flower. Inside, 81 platforms are distributed throughout, allowing visitors to enjoy the views of the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding from multiple angles. There is also the Art Museum (New Building) located in the dense forest area of the new district, which uses emerging exhibition methods such as multi-sensory interaction, lighting installations, interactive installations, and thermal sensing to create immersive exhibition scenes for visitors. The new area of the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding plans to set up science popularization display boards and interactive facilities with rich content and diverse forms in four major zones, so that visitors can learn about giant pandas while watching them and enhance their interactive experience. On festivals related to animal and environmental protection, themed science popularization activities will also be carried out for visitors of different age groups, such as interactive lectures, family-friendly science popularization, mystery exploration games, and other activities that combine education with entertainment. When you're tired from playing, you can also go enjoy a musical — "Panda": it vividly presents to the audience the scene of magical animals, with the giant panda as their representative, coexisting harmoniously, sharing nature, and loving life on the beautiful and fertile land of Chengdu, Sichuan. Through the form of a musical, it reflects the livable landscape of Chengdu, Sichuan, and the simple and leisurely life of the local people. In terms of total area, it has increased from the original 1,035 mu to 3,570 mu, expanding by 2.5 times. During the expansion, the original topography and landforms were fully followed and preserved, and the multi-level landscape belts of mountain valleys formed by mountain gullies and streams were utilized to create 11 giant panda venues, multiple science popularization venues, and visitor pedestrian streets and other sightseeing locations. After the expansion project is completed, it can accommodate no fewer than 180 giant pandas and companion animals such as red pandas and golden snub-nosed monkeys. As of now, multiple giant pandas and red pandas have moved into the "new homes" in the expansion area, and rare animals such as golden snub-nosed monkeys will also be waiting to welcome everyone in the future. In terms of design, the new area is equipped with ample visitor facilities in accordance with 5A attraction standards. It not only provides basic facilities such as sightseeing vehicles and tourist restrooms, but also equips the hill commercial street, the exit commercial street, and scattered commercial complexes in various zones with a large number of tourism service facilities. The planned business formats include dining, souvenir sales, postal services, cinemas, theaters, and experiential education, among others, and the quantity is sufficient to meet visitor demand. After nearly a year of operation, in response to the practical issues of the new area's large size and uneven distribution of supporting facilities, the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding has added multiple beverage vending machines, direct drinking water dispensers, and shared convenience facilities throughout the new area to improve the visitor experience. Next, the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding will further supplement and improve visitor rest facilities, inquiry service facilities, and guide and navigation facilities to meet visitor needs. The expanded Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding will help Chengdu build a demonstration site of harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature, improve conditions for giant panda research and conservation, protect biodiversity, fully demonstrate the brand value, cultural value, and economic value of giant pandas, and build the cultural tourism brand of "Sanxingdui, Jiuzhaigou, and Giant Pandas: A Leisurely Journey Through Sichuan." New businesses and projects such as the Panda Art Museum, IMAX Theater, and Panda Theater are now open, meeting visitors' needs for dining, entertainment, sightseeing, shopping, and leisure while they watch giant pandas.