Camping is a way of life. For many people who like camping, they can make friends in the process, and they can also experience the importance of unity and cooperation. For many people, it is a very good embodiment of getting close to nature and relaxing.
1. Best Travel Season
When is the best time to go to Shenmulei? Every year from June to November (summer meadows bloom, autumn colorful forests) is the best season to visit here.
2. Introduction to Shenmulei Scenery
This place called Shenmulei, the sky is clear, will make all dreams, unrestrained flying, unstained by the world’s coldness. Shenmulei, in Tibetan, means the place where gods play. Shenmu, means spruce.
Stroll through Shenmulei, the foreground is a riot of mountain flowers, the middle ground is towering trees, the background is snow-capped mountains. As for the horses running on the grass and the cattle and sheep grazing with their heads down, as well as the faint sound of the shepherd’s singing, all make one feel a kind of tranquility and calmness far from the world. Some people compare Shenmulei to the Alps. In fact, compared to the Alps, Shenmulei has more of a reserved and elegant charm hidden in the deep boudoir.
3. Is it fun to camp in Shenmulei
It’s still a lot of fun to camp in Shenmulei. This place is actually the top-level for camping. It’s very suitable for outdoor camping, the scenery is very beautiful, you must go!
The campground is located inside the Shenmulei Scenic Area. You can choose your own camping spot, but you need to bring your own camping gear.
What makes this place so appealing is its pristine scenery. There are towering ancient trees, as well as alpine meadows, herdsmen herding cattle and sheep everywhere, and cute wild pigs, a veritable paradise.
3. Travel Notes
a. Be aware of altitude sickness, the altitude here is 2600-3000 meters.
b. Scenic spots you can enjoy: snow mountains, sea of clouds, sunrise, starry sky, grassland flower sea, primitive jungle, streams, calcified pools, root carving garden.
c. About tickets: Shenmulei is 60 yuan/person, student ID can be discounted, you can also ride horses, 60 yuan/person.
d. About self-driving:
① From Chengdu, take the Chengya Expressway and drive about 137 kilometers to the Duoying exit in Ya’an. Get off the highway, turn right onto National Highway 318, and then turn right onto Provincial Highway 210 at Feixian Pass.
② Through Lushan County to Baoxing County. It is about 60KM from Baoxing to Shenmulei.
③ The road conditions are mostly concrete, with occasional sections of bad road.
e. Special Notes:
The temperature there is very fickle. It is hot during the day and cools down at night. Bring extra clothes. Because you need to hike, so it is recommended to bring loose-fitting clothing.
It is best to wear professional hiking shoes or running shoes that are easy to hike in. There are many undeveloped areas in the scenic area, so it is recommended that you do not venture into them.
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