Ganhaizi Scenic Area in Chengdu is the latest internet celebrity check-in spot in the area. Here in the summer, there is fresh and verdant grassland scenery, here in the autumn, there are fiery red maple leaves all over the mountains. Standing in the scenic area, you can see the unique scenery of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in the distance. For those who like self-driving, this is also a very good route attraction.
Ganhaizi Self-driving Tour Guide
Route: Chengdu – Wolong Town through villages (Ganhaizi) – Chengdu
Time: It takes about 2:30 hours to reach the destination from Chengdu on foot. The road can be better along the way, but there are no service areas along the way, so you can only choose to rest by the roadside. This is a bit inconvenient!
Attractions: At the foot of the mountain, it is recommended to park your car in the parking lot and then take a local’s car. The road up the mountain is too narrow and there is no mistake, about 15-20 people will take you to a hiking trail. This place. In addition, the entrance fee to the scenic spot is 20 yuan.
Address: Wolong Ganhaizi. Navigate “Zhuanjinglou Village”. When you arrive, turn left past a fortress. A little ahead, there is a small white sign that says Ganhaizi, turn left up.
Entrance fee: 20 yuan Parking fee: 10 yuan
Things to pay attention to: It takes about an hour to hike up the mountain to the lake. It’s slippery going up the mountain. It is recommended to wear anti-slip sneakers. The wind is strong at the top. You can bring a jacket. It is recommended to climb up early. It may turn bad in the afternoon. You can bring some snacks like small hot pot, it feels good to eat. Picnic cloth and remember to bring a bag for garbage.
About taking pictures: You can choose light-colored skirts. Take some big scenes. Walk around and shoot casually. This can make the photos more vivid. The cows are very docile and eat grass obediently. They can be a good background.
Ganhaizi Red Leaf Viewing Time
Viewing time: Early October – Early November
Self-driving time: About 4h56min
Ganhaizi, which was a hit on Douyin in the summer, has changed its face again in the fall to attract fans! Unlike the freshness of summer, the colors of Ganhaizi in autumn are like Monet’s oil paintings, retro and healing.
It takes about 5 hours to drive from Chongqing, and it takes about 1 hour to hike up.
If you bring your own equipment, you can have a romantic picnic on the lawn. The clouds are in the distance and the food is nearby. Isn’t it great to think about it?
Bus route: It is not convenient to take a bus, it is recommended to drive yourself or join an outdoor tour group.
Introduction to Ganhaizi Scenic Area
Ganhaizi, whose scientific name is Fangcaohai, is located in Gonggangling at the junction of Songpan County and Jiuzhaigou County, about 25 kilometers from Lijiang County and 120 kilometers from Chengdu, at an altitude of over 2600 meters. Ganhaizi is not a sea, but a high-altitude lake. Due to geological changes, the outlet expanded, so local people commonly call it “Ganhaizi” (dry sea).
Ganhaizi is also an open meadow and natural pasture. The terrain is gently undulating, with herds of cattle and sheep. In spring, the forest is dense and the grass is green. In summer, the wildflowers add to the beauty. In autumn, it turns from green to yellow. In winter, it is covered in snow, echoing the snow-capped mountains in the distance. All year round, it is a perfect place for photography and hiking.
This is the closest and best location to view the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in its entirety. You can see the thirteen peaks of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain lined up from north to south, with the main peak, Fanzi Dou, resembling an open fan, majestic and spectacular.
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