How to Enjoy a One-Day Trip to Bipenggou

This guide to Bipenggou in Lixian County is perfect for saving! The first visit left me breathless with its stunning scenery—snow-capped mountains, lakes, and forests create a visual feast✨ 🚗 Itinerary: Day 1: Chengdu → Lixian → Bipenggou Scenic Area It’s recommended to depart from Chengdu at 7 AM; the drive takes about 3 hours, so you can arrive before noon. There are restaurants right at the entrance of the scenic area where you can try the local specialty yak meat hotpot, reasonably priced and generously portioned. Day 2: In-depth Exploration of Bipenggou Don’t miss these must-visit spots: 📍 Longwanghai (Dragon King Sea): Blue-green lake water with snow-capped mountains in the background—every shot looks like a masterpiece 📍 Panyang Lake: A lake reflecting the snowy mountains; morning light is best for photos 📍 Bailong Waterfall: A waterfall hidden in the primeval forest, reachable by a 30-minute hike 📍 Red Stone Beach: Unique red stone landscape, very rare 🏡 Accommodation Recommendations: 1️⃣ Namuhu Hotel inside the scenic area: Open your window to snow-capped mountains and lakes, excellent environment but a bit pricey 2️⃣ Hotels in Lixian County Town: Cost-effective, recommended to choose one close to the scenic area for an early start the next day 💡 Travel Tips: 1. Bipenggou is at about 3,500 meters altitude, so pay attention to sun protection and altitude sickness prevention 2. Transportation inside the scenic area: It’s recommended to buy a sightseeing bus ticket (60 RMB/person) as hiking can be very tiring 3. Best season: The red leaf season from late September to mid-October is the most beautiful 4. Clothing advice: Large temperature difference between morning and evening, remember to bring a thick jacket 🍜 Must-Try Foods: ✅ Yak meat hotpot: Delicious broth, tender and springy meat ✅ Matsutake mushroom stewed chicken: Local specialty matsutake with an aromatic flavor ✅ Butter tea: Helps relieve altitude sickness, rich in taste