Things to do in Xiaojin

I highly recommend Mount Siguniang! It truly lives up to its reputation as the "Queen of Sichuan Mountains, the Alps of the East." This trip to western Sichuan was absolutely breathtaking; all my expectations were met, and it even far exceeded my anticipation! The four snow-capped peaks stand in a row, with the highest, Yaomei Peak, towering and beautiful, perpetually covered in snow, its sharp edges striking awe-inspiring against the clear blue sky of the plateau. Clouds often swirl around the mountainsides like a soft white veil, sometimes obscuring the peaks, sometimes revealing their true beauty. Every frame, amidst the ever-changing clouds, is like a natural oil painting; no filter is needed for any shot.

This is the friendliest place in western Sichuan. The scenery is beautiful, and it's not tiring. You can take a sightseeing bus up the mountain and slowly enjoy the scenery on the way down. We also went rafting. It's a place I would like to visit again in different seasons.

We absolutely loved Changping Valley for many reasons, such as the beautiful autumn scenery, crisp air, sights of the wild horses and yaks..but most of all, the lack of throngs of tourists. The people who go to Changping Valley are more of hikers and travellers - not those photo-clicking tourists. It was an absolute bliss to experience the quietness and stillness of nature, with the occasional chirping of birds accompanying our journey on the boardwalks. I would go back for the nature. The sightseeing bus only brings you up to the start of the valley boardwalk..so you’ll have to either walk your way up, or take the horse rides (charges are based on checkpoints, but the cheapest costs 150 yuan - see attached pic below)

Maobiliang is a viewing point on the road along the Sichuan West Loop. From here, as long as the weather is good, you can see the whole picture of Siguniang Mountain, especially the highest peak, Simei Peak, which is the second highest peak in western Sichuan. The snow on the top of the mountain never melts all year round. The surrounding mountains are also very beautiful when viewed from the viewing point!

Avoid horseback riding at all costs! Avoid horseback riding at all costs! Avoid horseback riding at all costs! I booked a round-trip horseback ride to Huahaizi for 720 yuan, but on the way there, the driver at the pick-up point refused to take me! He said he didn't want to go anymore. Later I found out he went to pick up hikers coming down from Dafeng in the early morning and ripped them off! I was speechless! So here's my very honest advice for anyone going to Haizigou: 1. Don't ride a horse. If you want to ride, only go as far as Chaotianping. Don't go any further. First, you're likely to get ripped off, and second, the scenery is best at Chaotianping. Go as far as Shiban Re, and the Dahaizi area is really not worth it; it's quite ordinary. Huahaizi is just a ditch unless it's in bloom. Anyone who goes there is a huge waste of 20km of boring mountain trails. Anyone who rides a horse is a fool who gets ripped off by the horsemen. (Attached photos: the first two are of Chaotianping, the last two are of the endless, muddy horse trail beyond Chaotianping, and Dahaizi, which is only 20km further on the round trip.) 🙂

Majiagou in autumn colors is well worth a visit. After taking the scenic shuttle bus, you need to hike for more than an hour. The highest altitude is over 4200 meters, so be careful to prevent altitude sickness. Walking slowly will help.

Mount Siguniang, known as the "Queen of Sichuan Mountains," is a must-see snow-capped mountain paradise in western Sichuan. Shuangqiao Valley offers a relaxing sightseeing bus tour, with redwood forests, meadows, and lakes unfolding in succession, the lakes reflecting the snow-capped peaks – every view is a masterpiece. Changping Valley is perfect for hiking, offering close-up views of Yaomei Peak, accompanied by forest streams and a truly immersive mountain atmosphere. Plateau weather is unpredictable, with significant temperature differences between day and night; be sure to dress warmly and be aware of altitude sickness. The harmonious blend of snow-capped mountains, meadows, and forests offers both magnificent landscapes and soothing wilderness scenery – a place you'll never forget.

Very suitable for a day trip, with beautiful scenery along the way [Cost-effectiveness] Very high, basically only food costs, other expenses O.

This redwood forest is located in Shuangqiaogou of the Siguniang Mountain Scenic Area, with an altitude of more than 3,000 meters. It is surrounded by snow-capped mountains and beautiful scenery. Visitors can walk through the forest along the wooden plank road and feel the nature.