Top 10 Fall Viewing Attractions in Ya'an
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Top 10 Fall Viewing Attractions in Ya'an

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  • Mengding Mountaintop_1
    󰺂6.3
    166.26
    Ya'an.Mengding Mountain Scenic Area11.9 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 3 of Best Things to Do in Ya'an
    Highlights:
    󰋄100,000 chrysanthemums & 300 varieties
    Chrysanthemum blooms in fall
    󱨠3258 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    It wasn't too difficult, a leisurely walk, and the trail conditions were excellent. The only downside was the limited number of hiking medals. I arrived a Friday morning before 10 am during fall break, and as soon as I logged in, it said all the medals were gone. The main reason I brought my child was to get a medal.

  • Shenmuleitop_2
    󰺂5.4
    332.51
    Baoxing84 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 5 of Family-friendly Attractions in Ya'an
    Highlights:
    󱓊Ancient trees & alpine meadows
    Colorful & stunning bald cypress forest
    󱨠390 positive reviews
    4.1/5
    岚行天涯岚行天涯

    Shenmu Lei Scenic Area's main attractions include Redwood Terrace, Shenmu Lei, the Root Sculpture Garden, Pagla Sacred Mountain, Kazi Peak, Jianjian Mountain, the Five-Colored Pond, the Pine and Fern Garden, and the Bijiaopo Rhododendron Forest. The scenic area is primarily characterized by forests, snow-capped mountains, streams, alpine meadows, and alpine calcified flow pools. Verdant meadows are scattered among the forests, and surrounding them are undulating mountains, some steep and towering, others winding and winding.

  • Erlang Mountain National Forest Parktop_3
    󰺂6.2
    415.63
    Tianquan57.4 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 3 of Family-friendly Attractions in Ya'an
    Highlights:
    󱓊Cable car: autumn forest views
    Vibrant fall foliage late October
    󱨠1726 positive reviews
    4.4/5
    M26***08M26***08

    Although there are many warning posts online, you really have to experience it for yourself to truly appreciate the scenery! Also, timing is crucial; a crowded trip will definitely diminish the experience. The eastern route is beautiful and perfect for family hikes! There are also many monkeys along the way, completely different from those in zoos.

  • Longcanggou National Forest Park
    4
    󰺂5.3
    331.68
    Yingjing51.5 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 6 of Family-friendly Attractions in Ya'an
    Highlights:
    Osmanthus blooms & enchanting aroma
    󰋄Chrysanthemums & osmanthus in autumn
    󱨠3769 positive reviews
    5.0/5
    203***97203***97

    Overall, it's a good place. It's not the best time to see the autumn leaves yet, but the air is really fresh. You need to take a 30-minute sightseeing bus ride to reach the natural bridge, and the waterfall is beautiful.

  • Wanggangping Scenic Area
    5
    󰺂5.6
    331.68
    Shimian89.3 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 7 of Best Things to Do in Ya'an
    󱨠154 positive reviews
    4.1/5
    皮蛋大使皮蛋大使

    Wanggangping is undoubtedly a VIP scenic spot secretly opened by the gods in Sichuan! This place is a true spectacle of nature: rolling seas of clouds, glimpses of Buddha's light, and snow-capped mountains looming before your eyes—a scene of sheer beauty that leaves you speechless! From the observation deck, the clouds roll beneath you like waves, the mountain peaks looming in the clouds. Occasionally, sunlight breaks through the mist, casting a rainbow of light, as if you're about to ascend to heaven. Strolling through the forest oxygen bar, the morning mist still lingers, and the entire forest looks as if it's been splashed with green paint. Light filters through the leaves, shattering into tiny specks of golden light. A deep breath, the scent of trees and the fragrance of earth, instantly soothes the working-class spirit. Mount Gongga appears before you so directly, clearly, and massively that a camera can't capture even one-tenth of its awe!

  • Niubei Mountain
    6
    󰺂6.4
    955.95
    Yingjing62.3 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 2 of Best Things to Do in Ya'an
    󱨠3781 positive reviews
    4.9/5
    M13***77M13***77

    The weather is very important when visiting this scenic spot. It all depends on God's favor. There are not many things to do in Niubei Mountain. The views are all concentrated on the top of the mountain, which is very small. In addition, there are many villas and tents, which is not good for viewing and photography. The ticket of 120 yuan includes the round-trip shuttle bus, but it still feels a bit expensive because the scenery to enjoy is too little and too monotonous.

  • Mount Dawagengzha
    7
    󰺂5.7
    1163.76
    Baoxing96.6 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 6 of Best Things to Do in Ya'an
    󱨠296 positive reviews
    4.0/5
    说谎的眼睛说谎的眼睛

    There are a lot of people going there during the National Day holiday. You have to get to the entrance of the scenic area around 5 o'clock to watch the sunrise. It takes about 40 minutes to reach the top of the mountain by sightseeing car. The sunrise and sea of ​​clouds are spectacular and worth recommending.

  • Bifeng Gorge
    8
    󰺂6.8
    789.7
    Ya'an.Bifeng Gorge10.1 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Best Things to Do in Ya'an
    󱨠Saved by 135 users󱨠2496 positive reviews
    4.4/5
    202***65202***65

    Since we entered the panda base in the afternoon, most of the pandas were sleeping, so we didn't see many. If I come again, I should go to the panda base to see the pandas in the morning and then go to the zoo in the afternoon. The scenery in the canyon was just average.

  • Shangli Ancient Town
    9
    󰺂4.7
    Ya'an.Shangli Ancient Town22.5 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Night Attractions in Ya'an
    Highlights:
    󰋄Enjoying the fall scenery of the Longxi River from the covered bridge
    Sky lanterns with auspicious words twinkle in the night sky
    󱨠111 positive reviews
    4.3/5
    风雨大漠客1969风雨大漠客1969

    This place is worth a visit. Various ancient buildings, various delicious snacks. Strong western Sichuan characteristics and local customs. The town is particularly quiet and peaceful at night. The ancient stage, ancient bridge, and ancient archway make people dream back to the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Although the Ming and Qing Dynasties were not very beautiful. It's just that the river water is a little muddy. Alas, how can life be perfect and satisfactory?

What Fall Viewing Attractions are there in Ya'an?
These are all Fall Viewing Attractions in Ya'an:Mengding Mountain, Shenmulei, Erlang Mountain National Forest Park, Longcanggou National Forest Park, Wanggangping Scenic Area
What are some highly-rated Fall Viewing Attractions in Ya'an?
Some highly-rated Fall Viewing Attractions in Ya'an include:Mengding Mountain:4.7, Shenmulei:4.1, Erlang Mountain National Forest Park:4.4, Longcanggou National Forest Park:5.0, Wanggangping Scenic Area:4.1
At what locations in Ya'an can Fall Viewing Attractions in Ya'an be found?
The Fall Viewing Attractions in Ya'an are mainly located in:Mengding Mountain:Ya'an, Shenmulei:Baoxing, Erlang Mountain National Forest Park:Tianquan, Longcanggou National Forest Park:Yingjing, Wanggangping Scenic Area:Shimian
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