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Wanderlog staff Updated • updatedApr 7, 2023
How long is the drive from Luang Prabang to Xi'an?
The direct drive from Luang Prabang to Xi'an is 1,506 mi (2,423 km), and should have a drive time of 1 day 3 hrs in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Luang Prabang to Xi'an, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Chengdu, Chongqing, and Kunming, as well as top places to visit like Mekong River and Mekong Smile Cruise Office, or the ever-popular Phu Chi Fa Forest Park.
The top cities between Luang Prabang and Xi'an are Chengdu, Chongqing, and Kunming. Chengdu is the most popular city on the route. It's 20 hours from Luang Prabang and 8 hours from Xi'an.
Kunming, the contemporary administrative center and transit hub of Yunnan province in southern China boasts of pleasant weather throughout the year and a significant number of pupils. Cui Hu park, fashioned in the 1600s with bridges and pavilions extending over its islands is one of the popular tourist destinations. The vicinity also houses Yuantong Si, an ancient Buddhist temple erected during the eighth century comprising a pond embellished with an intricate stone bridge and a hall for statues.
19% as popular as Chengdu
10 minutes off the main route, 40% of way to Xi'an
Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province in southwestern China, has a rich history dating back to the 4th century B.C. It was once the capital of the Shu Kingdom, and artifacts from that era can be seen at the Jinsha Site Museum. The city is also famous for being home to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, where visitors can observe endangered giant pandas in their natural habitat.
Most popular city on this route
28 minutes off the main route, 71% of way to Xi'an
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Chongqing, located in southwestern China at the meeting point of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers, is a bustling municipality with a rich history and modern developments. The city center boasts impressive landmarks such as the Great Hall of the People complex and the Three Gorges Museum, showcasing artifacts from the construction of the Three Gorges Dam and ancient art. Chongqing's liquor has a storied past dating back to ancient dynasties, contributing to its cultural depth.
30% as popular as Chengdu
29 minutes off the main route, 72% of way to Xi'an
Best stops along Luang Prabang to Xi'an drive
The top stops along the way from Luang Prabang to Xi'an (with short detours) are Fortifications of Xi'an, Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, and Leshan Giant Buddha. Other popular stops include Jiangxi Street Police Station Jinli Police Office, Stone Forest National Geological Park Naigu Scenic Area, and Ciqikou, Chongqing.
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Phu Chi Fa Forest Park
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Protected park with dramatic valley & peak vistas from clifftop trails, plus camping & guest houses.
We arrived about 6am. It was still dark. The sunrise was about 6.50am. It was an amazing experience to watch the sun rise above the clouds. Well worth doing once. It was really cold. Wear many layers of warm clothes.
David Vandervelden — Google review
Great view for sunrise here. It’s a short steep drive up to the carpark and from there, it’s a 760m walk to the viewpoint. The walk up is no too difficult, but the road could be slippery on a wet day. I took about 12 mins to reach the viewpoint. It was a bit hazy on the morning we were there, but the view is still beautiful as the sun appear on the horizon. Worth the trip here
Jon Ng — Google review
Such a nice place! Very peaceful, we were alone when we visited! So nice to escape the crowd for a little while.
We came here as a day trip from Chiang Rai, the ride is pretty smooth, just be careful during the slopes.
There is public toilet before you reach the parking lot.
From the parking it’s 750m to the top, but it’s kinda steep.
The view is very nice, and it’s funny to know that the highest point is actually in Laos!
Marie — Google review
It's actually very beautiful when you see with your own eyes but when taking pictures it doesn't reflect the real beauty of it. You need to get up there very early to see the floating mists or when sun rises. There's a camping ground if you want to see that early. The road up to it is very steep and curvy along the way up so it's very dangerous to drive up especially if you drive motorcycle. ( If you follow GPS which always guide you to shortest route) . I was really scared to drive up and keep squeezing the breaks as it was just so steep. Accident can surely happen easily especially during raining season. however there's s safer route up from Toung District but it's much longer so make sure to do your own research with the safer route.
Bud Gillespie — Google review
It was very cloudy, and we cannot catch the sun rise. But it it is quite an easy climb up from the base camp (about 780m). Never wear sports shoes, as my climb buddy kept sliding and landing on his bottom. Near the peak, the climb can be a little bit hard. In July, it is cloudy, best time to visit according to local was in December. At the peak, Thailand and Laos are bordering one another! You do not need passport to cross over either side of the country (Joke).
Luke Chua — Google review
Sadly the haze actually was such a huge disappointment for us but the view at the mountain top was truly amazing. A bit of a tough climb for us due to the smoke that we have to inhale but luckily it wasn't that high.
Alan Tham — Google review
One of the best view - a beautiful sunrise👍
It was quite dark while trekking up.
Sonia Narang — Google review
We drove up from Chiang mai to see the sunrise on the summit the next day. Absolutely breath taking, highly recommended
Koos Geleijnse — Google review
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Air travelling is no longer a luxury in the modern era but travelling by boat in the remotely third world countries is the only affordable means of transportation yet this economical freightage turns out to be an adventure close to nature and plenty of scenic views. The journey could be long and tiring but its worth every penny of the ride. On board this wooden ferry were tourists and locals sharing a trip that could only happen once in their life time. Experiencing how local live their life travelling around is one experience you comes across daily for folks living in big cities. Along the mighty Mekong river one will witness the extravagant of beauty of an acquaint uncircularizsed landscape. The untouched surrounding still frozen in time and modern days development gives you an opportunity to understand the intimacy of older generation's encounter in life. The life along the muddy water of Mekong cannot be by choice and having perceived this sight really makes me want to enjoy more of life, live to the fullest and to complain less this very minute onwards. Words cannot disclose the clarity of what I m feeling now, only my inward fullfilment feelings have been complete. Take a ride, see the sights and enjoy the fresh breeze of Mekong.
Maddoc — Google review
Great experience. Must visit place in Lao. Going on the boat was a thrilling experience
Ravi Kanagasabey — Google review
Before I made my visit to Vietnam, I had a wish list of things that I should see and enjoy. One in the top of the list was Mekong River & Basa Fish. Traveling through 6 countries and providing everything to the people Mekong has influenced the life of the people. Though it’s considered as one of the most polluted rivers in the world, it’s worth seeing the river. I was in Vietnam and I could see the last part of the Mekong River. The delta is fertile and rich in crops. The floating houses of Mekong are very famous. The delta is rich in fruits and the restaurants in the delta provide excellent food.
Joy Kurian — Google review
I've never been to this place, but the food was delicious. 🧟♂️🤡
Oliver Keenan Málek — Google review
(Translated by Google) Amazing....
Exciting experience, cycling from Vientiane, Laos - Luang Prabang - Muang Xay - Pak BEng - Chiang Kong - Chiang Mai - Bangkok
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Amazing....
Pengalaman seru, bersepeda dari Vientiane, Laos - Luang Prabang - Muang Xay - Pak BEng - Chiang Kong - Chiang Mai - Bangkok
Paimo van jawa — Google review
(Translated by Google) So beautiful.
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สวยหนา้ชม
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Mekong Smile Cruise Office offers slow boat tours along the Mekong River in Laos, serving as both a mode of transport between towns and a unique tourist attraction. Travelers can easily reach the office by hiring a motorbike and driving south along the main road parallel to the river. Visitors have praised the pleasant journey and excellent service provided by Mr. Ken at the Huay Xai office.
Stunningly beautiful two-day Cruise, the highlight of our holiday by a country mile! However the pickup/border is confusing and disorganised - will explain.
Heads up: Get a description of what to do when entering Lao border.
After many emails, it was explaining to us and confirmed by Smile Cruise that we would be met on the other side of the border with no problems.
The border crossing is slow and tedious when you get there it's also very confusing about how to participate in Visa applications. We were not met for at least half hour / hour on arrival until someone from the cruise found us but only by luck. Pheww- That's a relief I think we muttered!!
With no directions whatsoever and not many people who speak English except other tourists in the same situation, it can make it quite a stressfully anxious entrance, so needs to be addressed with signs and guidance!
Winge over - now for the cruise itself!
We were transferred to the long boat with 6 other people. You are greeted by your tour guide guide and other members of staff and away you go on your two day cruise from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang via Pakbeng.
To expect nice scenery is a massive understatement, the Mekong and it's surrounding verdant hilltops is absolutely spectacular 🤩 that combined with a cool breeze whilst the boat cruises down the river at around 10 knots. The boat is comfy where you can sit on some makeshift seats remove from I believe a car or minibus, they also have a couple of area's where you can lay down and just relax to your hearts content.
With the money you pay for the cruise, you can expect: Water, brilliant eastern food (including vegetarian), complimentary coffee + tea, local fruit and snacks along the way. For a fee you can purchase bottles of beer / soft drinks and they have a toilet so it all goes together nicely!
The cruise contains some drop-off points where you get a chance to stretch your legs. There's a variety of different places you go to and won't go into to much depth, however be mindful that you don't get drawn in by the poverty-stricken local people after money, once you are kind enough to donate to one.. the rest will beg.
Half way down you get dropped off at a place called Pakbeng which isn't up to much and will struggle to get luxurious accommodation, but is a cool backpackers hotspot and gives you a chance to eat and rest. (Hint: accommodation ISN'T provided on the Smile cruise package, need to organise separately).
Overall very beautiful cruise and well worth the money, considering the cost of an internal flight will be around the same it's much more of a relaxing way to travel Lao.
Plus:
- Beautiful scenery
- Amazing food
- Time to relax and reflect
- Cheap (relatively)
- Adventurous
- Free water and fruit
Improvements:
- Boarder crossing complicated
- Poverty-stricken villages begging for money
- Pakbeng one-horse town
- Bed a great idea but invest in new mattress for extra comfort 😉
Thank you smile Cruise!
William Jones — Google review
Views are very nice. Chairs are soft. They are from cars. Not boring.
Кирилл Шумилов — Google review
People were quite unfriendly. Locals near the pier were more helpful and friendly then the staff. Mekong Smile Cruise raised the price from 700 to 1000 baht the past year without adding any additional value (or 210000 Kip to Luang Prabang if you pay in local currency).
Due to low season the boat is quite uncomfortable (not with tables like shown on the pictures) and only one boat a day is driving. The prices for food or drinks are overpriced, hence buy your snacks before your trip.
Don't have too high expectations after you see the pictures.
Benjamin Sturzenegger — Google review
The Mekong Smile 2 days cruise down the Mekong was absolutely worth the extra money. Seeing the public slow boats crammed full of people rushing straight past all the exceptional sights, sounds and smells made us know that we made the right decision.
The booking teams was very flexible and helped us organise exactly what we wanted and the onboard team and service was nothing but smiles (and tasty food).
I think a lot of the reviews here are for the public slow boat not offered by Mekong Smiles.
Nico K — Google review
Achtung bei der Slowboat Tour. Genügend früh bei dem Booten sein, denn die Boote werden vollgepackt mit Leuten. Wenn man nur noch hinten im Motorraum Platz findet, sollte man protestieren, sich mit vielen anderen Gästen zusammen tun und auf ein zweites Schiff pochen, denn die Fahrt zieht sich lange hin. Wären es nur 1-2 Stunden ok. es sind jedoch am erste Tag 6 und am zweiten 8 Stunden. Am ersten Tag waren wir mit zwei Booten unterwegs und wir hatten gut Platz und es war gut möglich herumzulaufen und auch mal den Platz zu wechseln. Am zweiten wollten sie alle in ein Boot pferchen, wir waren früh da und hatten Platz. Einige mussten die gesamten 8 Stunden aber im Motorraum, bei sehr lärmenden und stinkenden Bedingungen verbringen. Ca. 20 Personen wollten sich das nicht gefallen lassen und stiegen sogleich wieder aus unter Protesten. Ich weiss nicht, wie sie es hingekriegt haben, doch unser Boot legte ab und ca. 30 min später folgte ein weiteres Boot mit eben den 20 Gästen... Bei uns war jeder Platz dicht belegt wir waren sicher überfüllt und das andere Boot war quasi leer!
Die Fahrt ist landschaftlich super schön und sehr zu empfehlen, doch diese Gesellschaft sollte sich einen besseren Kundendienst auf die Fahne schreiben. Wie anderer Kommentare bereits erwähnten, sind die Leute sehr unfreundlich. Laotisch sollte man können, dann wäre dies vielleicht anders.
Ebenfalls könnten Massagen angeboten werden auf dem Schiff in liegesesseln, ich denke viele Gäste würden die lange Fahrt nutzen und dafür gerne spontan ein paar KIP ausgeben.
Die Fahrt kann ich jedoch sehr empfehlen und wünsche viel Platz im Boot, möglichst vorne sitzen, da hinterm der Motorenlärm sehr hoch ist.
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Be careful on the slowboat tour. Be sure to get to the boat early because the boats will be packed with people. If you can only find space in the back of the engine compartment, you should protest, get together with many other guests and insist on a second ship, because the journey is taking a long time. If only 1-2 hours were ok. However, it is 6 hours on the first day and 8 hours on the second. On the first day we were on two boats and we had plenty of space and it was easy to walk around and change places. On the second day they wanted to cram everyone into one boat, we got there early and had space. However, some had to spend the entire 8 hours in the engine compartment in very noisy and smelly conditions. Around 20 people didn't want to put up with this and immediately got out amidst protests. I don't know how they managed it, but our boat left and about 30 minutes later another boat followed with the same 20 guests... Every seat in ours was full, we were definitely overcrowded and the other boat was basically full empty!
The ride is very scenic and highly recommended, but this company should make it a point to provide better customer service. As other comments have already mentioned, the people are very unfriendly. You should know Laotian, then perhaps things would be different.
Massages could also be offered on the ship in lounge chairs. I think many guests would take advantage of the long journey and would be happy to spontaneously spend a few KIP on it.
However, I can highly recommend the trip and would like to have plenty of space in the boat, if possible sitting at the front as the engine noise behind is very loud.
Alessandro Camisani — Google review
Very pleasant journey with Smile Mekong Cruise! Good service at their Huay Xai office to reserve with Mr. Ken. The trip was lovely! Our Lao guide named Touy was happy to share his knowledge and culture while being helpful, dedicated and friendly. The captain did a great job making the trip smooth. His wife, the cook made nice dishes with great care. Very positive experience! So grateful for the stops in the villages and cave, which felt authentic. Very special experience. Gorgeous landscape! I feel it was really worth taking this cruise package. Korp Jai! (Thank you in Lao)
Note: Having read other comments, it seems like some writers might be confusing with the public slow boat...
Naturopathy & World Indigenous Wellness — Google review
I travelled on the overnight sleeper bus from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang, it was one of the worst travel experiences I've had.
The service is billed as 'VIP' with drinks and snacks. We received the world's smallest bottle of water upon boarding and a bag to place our shoes. Nothing else.
The beds were very small, anyone that would be considered above average height in Asia will struggle. Those travelling on their own be warned that you will be sharing a very narrow bed, with nothing to separate you, with possibly anyone. I'd say this is a bigger issue for women, but if you're lucky to be beside anyone broad you're going to be getting to know each other very well.
The journey is very windy so while lying on the bed expect to toss and turn, with no barrier to keep you from falling out if you're on the top.
All of the above would have been enough to make this a fairly miserable journey. Now we add in the driver.
I don't even know where to begin with this. The driver decided to put on his music after the only rest room/food stop. This was at about 8-8.30pm. I thought maybe he just likes a bit of music for a half hour and we're only back on the bus so everyone's awake anyway. 'It'll probably stop soon'.
It didn't stop. The entire bus was fortunate enough to be audience to a 7-8 hour non-stop Laotian musical performance. Not one single person asked for this. Actually, a number of people after a couple of hours of this went up and asked the driver to lower the music/turn it off given we all purchased the same SLEEPER bus. The reply from him? "No. I like the music." He even obnoxiously turned it up.
At one point it seemed to me the music was only coming from the back of the bus, I. E. Where those who had asked for it to be lowered/turned off were sitting. Why did he turn it off at the front? Well to watch Lao/Muay Thai on his phone of course! How do I know this? I was in the first sleeper bed on the right so I could see and hear it all.
It's rough to give the company such a poor rating due to one individual but it was without a doubt the most horrendous bus experience I've ever had. If I could go back and do it over again, I would 100% not be doing the overnight bus. Instead of meaning I got to my destination somewhat rested, I spent the next day or so recovering, effectively wasted a day catching up on sleep.
John — Google review
Die 2-tägige Slowboatfahrt auf dem Mekong von Huay Xai nach Luang Prabang war ein tolles Erlebnis. Die Buchung, Bezahlung, der Abholservice in Chiang Rai und Transfer in Luang Prabang, alles hat reibungslos funktioniert! Unser Reiseleiter Mr. La war sehr nett und informativ.
Die Eindrücke von Land, Leuten und vor allem der wunderschönen Natur waren ein unvergessliches Erlebnis, welches wir gerne wiederholen würden. Die entspannte Atmosphäre auf dem Slowboat hat uns sehr gut gefallen.
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The 2-day slowboat trip on the Mekong from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang was a great experience. The booking, payment, pick-up service in Chiang Rai and transfer in Luang Prabang, everything went smoothly! Our tour guide Mr. La was very nice and informative.
The impressions of the country, the people and, above all, the beautiful nature were an unforgettable experience that we would like to repeat. We really liked the relaxed atmosphere on the slowboat.
Sebastian — Google review
If you are willing to take the slow boat to Luang Prabang, don't buy the ticket here. They will charge you 240000 kips. Try to buy it at the Pier, which is about 1 km away from town and it costs 210000.
Guacimara García — Google review
The company was 30 minutes late to pick us up and we eventually had our hotel call them, upon which we discovered they had completely forgotten us. We boarded the tuk tuk and then he waited around for another 10 minutes before actually bringing us. When we arrived and got our tickets, to our dismay we were placed in the worst seats on the boat, in the back next to the bar and toilets. This is precisely the reason we bought the tickets the day before, so we could have a better seat near the front. When we asked the ticket office, we couldn't change our seats and they told us the company hadn't called in our reservation so effectively it was as if we had showed up at 10am to buy our ticket, meaning we got the worst seats on the boat. If I were you I wouldn't go with this irresponsible company and just arrive early to buy your ticket directly from the pier. Complete waste of money.
Well managed right from the booking, orientation at their office in Huay Xai, transportation to the site, providing ziplining gear, safety instructions, bedding, food and guide. Though we did not see or hear the gibbons, it was a wonderful 3 days spent with 6 other people. The ziplining was great and trekking in the forest was enjoyable.
Saji Abraham — Google review
Very cosy treehouse! Built around a single tree on 25m height. Three stories high, and there's a (cold) shower and toilet!
Dominic Wyss — Google review
Great experience! Careful with leeches and other insects!
Lifetime Travelmates — Google review
(Translated by Google) Magisterial stay in the Jungle. The drive and trek there are tough, but the view is more than worth it. Best bathroom ever at 40 m high and overlooking the jungle when you shower in your bare ass.
Good beds, duvets and mosquito net available and the food is more than excellent.
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Magistraal verblijf in de Jungle. De rit en trekking erheen zijn zwaar maar dat is het uitzicht meer dan waard. Beste badkamer ooit op 40 m hoog en uitkijkend over de jungle als je in je blote kont staat te douchen.
Goede bedden en dekbedden en klamboe aanwezig en het eten is meer dan prima verzorgd.
Ad Baelemans — Google review
(Translated by Google) Certainly a little expensive, but so unique, especially if you have the chance to see the gibbons.
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Certes un peu chère, mais tellement unique, surtout si vous la chance de voir les gibbons.
Forest Retreat Laos offers unique experiences that go beyond typical tourist visits. They support multiple villages and provide job opportunities for local youth in their cafe. While their trek prices may be higher, the quality of gear for activities like kayaking is excellent, and their English-speaking guides are knowledgeable and friendly. Visitors have praised the value they received compared to other companies in the area.
Had a great experience with Forest Retreat Laos. We had a lot of special requests and the tour was customized perfectly to our wishes, even though we were quite late to ask. The trip was organized great, beautiful views, delicious food, exciting adventures - we had so much fun and enjoyed our time a lot. Thank you very much!
Rosalie Wortmann — Google review
We really enjoyed our stay in Luang Namtha because of Thong‘s agency! We did 1 day of trekking and 1 day of cycling. Thong did adapt the tours very well to our wishes and we learnt a lot about the nature and Luang Namtha itself!
Thomas Moser — Google review
My partner and I booked a 3 day trek with Forest Retreat Laos and it was one of the best experiences of my entire trip.
On the first day of our trek, we started with rafting. It was beautiful and a great workout! :) On the way we stopped at a couple villages, both full of kids who wanted to play with our rafting paddles or play volleyball.
When we arrived at the village where we would spend the night, we were greeted with big smiles and curiosity. The next day we started the trek. Again - great exercise! Peang, our guide, was very thoughtful to stop whenever the group needed a break. Food was delicious and inspired by the jungle itself! We had delicious bamboo, lots of veggies and not once did we go hungry.
Night time was filled with telling riddles around a fire, playing cards and appreciating the quietness of the night at the top of the mountain.
Although it rained on our last day, and we slipped a little here and there, it made the jungle adventure trek even cooler in my opinion. I loved the difficulty level and recommend anyone who wants to disconnect from the computer screen and immerse themselves in the Laos jungle to book a tour with Forest Laos Retreat.
Enjoy!
Emie-Claude Lamoureux — Google review
We did a 4 day trek and it was great! Before booking we’ve checked out few other companies next door but they charged much more than Forest Retreat and offered similar treks. Very good value (we paid under 300 USD for 2 people, the whole group was 4, other companies charged this and more per person!). Guides were also great - we had Kong (really funny guy, very knowledgeable, friendly) and Jai (he is amazing! Really good English, caring, helpful and a great chef - best tomato soup we’ve ever had!!! If you do the trek ask for Jai, he the best guide we’ve had when travelling in Laos, you won’t regret it!).
We had a homestay and then 2 other camp stays, everything was comfortable, we had good vegetarian food cooked for us, camp was built too, water provided, enjoyed cosy evenings by the fire and night jungle noises.
Treks were beautiful, quite tough to be honest (carrying your bag up the steep hill for many hours) but we enjoyed this challenge. Walked 5-6 hours a day, mostly up the steep hills. I’m sure they can tailor the trek for you but we wanted a good challenge and we got it :)
Last day we joined a local Lao village for a ‘new built house’ ceremony - that was a super fun party, experience we could never replicate again. We highly recommend the company and guides.
D J — Google review
I did the 3 day trekking (2 days walking, 1 kayaking) in the dry season (February) and I couldn't be happier. This trek will take you through different sceneries like tree forests, riverbanks, jungle, bamboo forests... You'll visit several villages and stay overnight in one of them getting to know their lives and sharing some lao lao. At some points the hike can be pretty hard, but it's all worth it when you get to the cabin next to the river, where the sky opens, there is nobody around and you finally feel in the middle of the jungle. The last day of kayaking it was easy and fun. Special mentions to our guide, which was very helpful explaining all kind of curiosities about the surrounding nature. To Lod, our official cook who prepared delicious meals every single time and even went fishing at night to let us taste some fresh fish, and to the villagers that accompanied us on every stage doing the heavy lifting. These guys really know how to survive in the jungle with little more than a knife and a bottle of lao lao!
Alex B. — Google review
Amazing experience! Highly recommandable! We did a 3 days/2 nights trekking tour with kayaking the last day and it was incredible.
The owner Thong explained the trip really well beforehand and there were a few options to customize our trip - I really liked that we could choose what to do.
A big thank you goes to our tour guide Pon, he really made the 3 days special. He speaks good english, knows a lot about the jungle/plants & the local villages, could answer all our questions, he is a great cook and always gave his best to make our time great.
At the first day we hiked to 2 viewpoints, had great local lunch at one of them and stayed in a local village for the night. Apparently the village can be pretty busy in high season but now we were the only tourist, the people were quite friendly, we had a littel tour around the village and it was an authentic experience. The next morning we got a littel insight in traditionell crossbow hunting and rice pounding (definitely made for tourists but still fun). Trekking on the second day was quite jungly, often we had to cut through the vegetation to continue the path. I really enjoyed that but it was challenging and definitely not for everyone - discuss that with Thong when you book. Spend the night in bamboo/ banana leaf huts we build ourselves (well mainly the tour guides xD) in the middel of the jungle (moskito nets & sleeping bags were provided) - great experience. Kayaking the last day was also good fun especially because there were quite some rapids.
Food was amazing throuhout the 3 days, particiularly the fresh cooked dinner & lunch in the jungle.
Count on rain around this time of year!!
Sten Faber — Google review
Local guides (Kong and Jai) taking you to jungle and leading in the villages are very knowledgeable about the plants used by tribes. They are also very good cook! Communicate each other very well (between office and the other guides). I did their two day hike with homestay. Highly recommend their adventures!
Bengül Kurtar — Google review
Would definitely recommend. Guide was very knowledgeable and spoke really good english. Had an amazing three day trek and learned so much about local culture and Laos in general!
Jesse Keijzer — Google review
Fantastic tour setup. I'd tell anyone to go with these guys. made sure all was correct as we plotted our options with them. Then Kong took us through he jungle to visit the villages and kayak down the river.
Discovering Laos offers a variety of eco-tourism experiences in the Nam Ha Biodiversity Conservation Area. The company provides trekking, kayaking, and cycling tours that allow visitors to explore the natural beauty and cultural diversity of the region. With knowledgeable guides who speak English fluently, travelers can visit ethnic minority villages, learn about local traditions, and immerse themselves in the stunning landscapes.
First of all I want to share that the owner of discovering laos is the kindest person ever. We arrived by night bus from Huay Xai and there were no tuktuks (or any sign of life) at the busstation. Luckily we were able to contact discovering Laos and he arranged a tuktuk for us. He also helped us rent a motorbike and let us stay at the office the second day of the trek until our bus left. We are so greatful for this and therefore we cannot recommend this company more.
We did the 2 day trek and stayed at the eco lodge. The first day we were unlucky because it rained all day long and were not able to make lunch in the jungle. Nevertheless we really enjoyed our trek the first day since you really feel like you’re in the jungle and not just on a frequently walked path as we experienced with other Trekkings. We also liked that we were able to get some food at the local market. Our guide Warth was really kind, spoke good english, told us some interesting things about the jungle and let us try some plants. It was really great that we were only 2 persons because we could decide what we would do ourselves. We chose to do a little longer route the first day which we definitely not regret. The ecolodge was different than expected. It is close to the river and you sleep in 1 big room on thin mattresses under a mosquito net. It is located near a ricer and there is no electricity or a toilet so it is a little like you’re still in the jungle. People from the village come and prepare the beds and food.
The second day we visited 2 villages and walked up a hill. We were already back at 1 pm which we thought was too early. It would be nicer to do some extra stuff.
Mareike Lohse — Google review
An amazing, unique experience. One of, if not the best tour I've ever been on.
Some of my personal highlights include eating freshly caught fish, shrimps, honey and frogs from the river for a jungle breakfast, dancing and singing with the Khmu people around a fire and climbing the great fig strangler trees for a birds eye view of the jungle.
alex papuca — Google review
We had a nice two day trek to the jungle and hill tribe villages. Our guide was speaking English very well so we got a lot of interesting information from him about Laos and the tribes. The whole trip was a great adventure, it was good organised and the places we visited were authentic (although not wild, there were shops, souvenirs, etc). The only minus was the number of people in our group, we were 11 and there was just one guide speaking English. So if he told something interesting while standing at the beginning of the group on the narrow jungle path only the first 4-5 people heard what he said and it just felt crowded... Of course the more people the less you pay, but the smallest price is when there are 8 people and the piece will not get lower if there are 11 which is a little bit unfair.
Salty Travels — Google review
We went for the 3 days trek and kayaking and just had the best time. We were lucky to meet Thong and the whole guides crew who made this experience unforgettable. We were a groupe of six people, we trekked the first day, kayaked the second one and had a third day of walking in the jungle. The guides were very easy going and kind, they taught us a lot about the jungle and the people living in the area, they cooked three times a day delicious meals for us; we had a very good time. We paid 99 USD for the whole thing which was very reasonable and not that expensive if we look at the prices of other agencies in the city.
Glad we made the choice to trust Discovering Laos !
Ségolène Antoine — Google review
We had an incredible time on the 2 day trek/kayak combo tour; would highly recommend to anyone looking for some adventure! We loved Discovering Laos’ mission statement for ethical and eco tourism and felt pleased to support them.
Jonathan D — Google review
We did a 1 day jungle trek (4hours) with the company. The man running the shop was helpful when asking question and equally as polite in person. We had a great guide called Tong, he taught us about lots of different plants in the jungle and fed us jungle snacks as we walked (berry’s and nuts and bugs from the trees). He’s had really great English so could ask him lots of questions about the locals and their cultures. Id definitely choose them again for another trip!
Felix Sebastien — Google review
We had an amazing 2D1N trek and kayak with this company. Our guides Tong and Seong were the best. They cooked amazing fresh food with supplies from the market and jungle, they work wonders with bamboo building us cups, pots, spoons, chopsticks and shot glasses, as well as our shelter. Their English was amazing also. The gentleman in the shop was very helpful with information, not too pushy and very accommodating with requests and dietary requirements. I’d definitely recommend the jungle camp option as we had great fun building the shelter and cooking in the evening. Overall amazing experience and would highly recommend to anyone in the area.
Jake Essex — Google review
We had a very good experience with discovering Laos.
Since they don't have a physical office yet, the manager came to our hotel to discuss all the options. We immediately felt very comfortable and had a lot of options to arrange a trip to our wishes.
We chose a two day trekking followed by one day of kayak. The first night we slept in a homestay and the second night in a campsite where we slept under banana leafs.
Our guide, Toua, was very fluent in English and had a lot of knowledge about the local villages and life in the jungle in general.
We had a great experience and would DEFINITELY recommend this company to anyone who wants a similar experience in the jungle.
stijn gevens — Google review
We did a 1 day cycling tour through Luang Namtha Valley with Discovering Laos. We visited several villages of ethnic minorities in the area as well as a stupa and handicraft centre. Our guide was very knowledgable and spoke English very well. He told a lot of stories about all the ethnic groups and villages and could answer all our questions. Having a guide on this cycling trip is definitely worth it, because of all the inside information you get and you will not get lost haha! I definitely recommend doing this trip when you want to learn more about the different ethnic groups while being active on a bicycle!
Ilse Nadort — Google review
So happy to be the first tourists since covid on the 2 day kayak / 1 night homestay tour with Discovering Laos!
We arranged it only the day before via what's app (contact number on the website) and they pulled together the tour perfectly.
With just 2 of us booked, the price was a little more expensive (as tours are priced depending on group numbers) but this was definitely worth it especially having 2 fantastic guides, Toua and Xai, just for us.
The kayaking was so much fun, the homestay was such a great experience and did feel really authentic (helped by the fact they weren't expecting lots of tourists on a weekly basis!), our guides were absolute jungle life pros and gave so much great insight into village life as well as preparing some fab, authentic food!
Couldn't reccomend this tour enough, our favourite experience in Laos!So happy to be the first tourists since covid on the 2 day kayak / 1 night homestay tour with Discovering Laos!
We arranged it only the day before via what's app (contact number on the website) and they pulled together the tour perfectly.
With just 2 of us booked, the price was a little more expensive (as tours are priced depending on group numbers) but this was definitely worth it especially having 2 fantastic guides, Toua and Xai, just for us.
The kayaking was so much fun, the homestay was such a great experience and did feel really authentic (helped by the fact they weren't expecting lots of tourists on a weekly basis!), our guides were absolute jungle life pros and gave so much great insight into village life as well as preparing some fab, authentic food!
Couldn't reccomend this tour enough, our favourite experience in Laos!
Cheryl — Google review
I signed up for the 3 day, 2 night tour. We did hiking on the first day and kayaking on the 2nd and 3rd days.
Overall, a great value for the money. And THE BEST food I had during my whole 2 weeks in Laos. Cooking in the bamboo and making our utensils/table/chairs/sleeping area from what we found around us was a really unique experience.
FYI the village we spent the night in was not really my cup of tea. It seemed like the village lived on tourism. Almost every house was set up for tourists to stay in, and it really did not seem like an "authentic" village. There were probably 30 other trekkers we saw in the small village during our stay. I prefer something more off the beaten path, but maybe this doesn't matter for you.
Suggestion:
The guides should wear gloves when preparing food. As this is a camping trip, sometimes with no proper toilet, proper sanitation is very important. I bring this up because on day 3 I had food poisoning. I have a strong stomach and over 3 months in Asia this was the firs time I got sick. Anyways, I just thing that gloves for meal prep would be a good addition to the trip.
Complaint:
My only complaint was that the whole trip felt like it was very slow paced. For example, we would stop every 15 minutes on the hiking day. We only walked maybe 4 miles. It seemed like the guide was trying to not allow us to arrive too early at the village. I wouldn't call it trekking- more like an easy walk. I would have enjoyed a longer/harder trek.
But overall 5 stars. Just suggestions to possibly improve in future.
Natalie — Google review
One of the better agencies, I'm told.
I did a 4-day individual trek for USD 447 with them. My guide spoke good English, was super nice, knowledgeable of the jungle since he had been a hunter, and taught me some interesting things about the local Kamu people. The food on the trek was fresh and fantastic. The first two days of the trek were lovely, doing some jungle bushcrafting the first day, and spending the second night in a charming village.
The last two days, however, were lackluster (kayaking and a small hike), especially since the second homestay was neither clean nor particularly embedded in the local community.
Altogether, I genuinely enjoyed the trek, although I wouldn't do it as a single traveler again. Better book it in a group of 2-4, which is cheaper.
Also don't be shocked by the locals' alcohol abuse. Some villagers, including my guide (until I intervened), liked getting drunk on Lao Whiskey at 9am in the morning, which certainly dampens the kayaking and hiking experience if guides are too drunk or hung over to do their job properly.
Logistically, they could definitely improve. They currently don't have an office in Luang Namtha, which seemed dodgy at first. A manager came to my hostel and we only communicated via WhatsApp, no reply to emails. Since I wanted to pay the steep price of 447 USD via credit card and not in cash, we had to check 3 different places owned bis his friends who had a working machine, since he claimed that his credit card machine was at the bank for an update. These aspects certainly seemed unprofessional. Another agency called The Hiker has these things figured out.
Xishuangbanna, an independent prefecture in the Yunnan province of China, shares borders with Myanmar and Laos. It is renowned for its rich Dai heritage, unique temples and lush tropical jungles. The prefectural center of Jinghong boasts tree-lined streets and the Tropical Flower and Plants Garden featuring a diverse range of fruit trees and blooms. The Mengle Buddhist Temple is another significant attraction - a massive Dai religious complex that was completed in 2007.
Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden is a prominent tourist destination known for its lush greenery and diverse flora. This nature reserve, located in Xishuangbanna, captivates visitors with its expansive collection of tropical plants and trees. Renowned for its botanical research and conservation efforts, the garden offers a delightful experience to both nature enthusiasts and researchers alike. The splendorous landscapes are complemented by various walking trails that allow visitors to explore the rich biodiversity this region has to offer.
Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden
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V8Q2+3GM, Mengla County, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan, China, 666304
Yuanyang County is situated in the southeastern region of Yunnan province, China, adjacent to the Red River. Its renowned attraction lies in its stunning rice-paddy terracing that offers breathtaking views. In 2013, a section of the county became part of the Honghe Hani Rice Terraces World Heritage Site, which became China's 45th World Heritage Site.
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Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan, China
Yunnan Ethnic Village is a charming and picturesque village that displays China's various ethnic groups in their traditional houses. It serves as an open-air museum, much like Skansen, where visitors can learn about Yunnan's many minorities through singing, music, and dance performances. The park offers explanations in two languages, one of which is English. To explore most attractions will take at least half a day due to the park's large size.
(Visit August 2017)
Must visit and enjoy such Beauty in this area to show all Nationalities!
Breath taking and must see in person.
Very large area to walk and hike or ride cart. Very informative and each area feels truly authentic!
I was truly amazed!
pete gonzales — Google review
Overall, the Yunnan Ethnic Village is a popular tourist destination that offers visitors an opportunity to learn about and experience the rich cultural traditions of Yunnan's ethnic minority groups
Yunnan Ethnic Village, located in Kunming, China, is a theme park that showcases the culture and traditions of various ethnic groups in Yunnan province. The park covers an area of 80 hectares and features 26 unique ethnic villages, each showcasing the customs, architecture, and traditions of its respective ethnic group.
Premsundar Subramanian — Google review
Nice buildings if you want to see a microcosm of the local indigineous cultures. But beware the scam operators. Don't take their "generosity". Because then they'll want you're money. Nobody is going to give you something for free. Other than that, the buildings are lovely.
Nick van der Net — Google review
Beautiful place with refreshing air and scenery
G W — Google review
I stopped on the way to visit this park spontaneously. The park is clean and everything is good in shape. It is nice for a short walk but I was really shocked to see they have an elephant on a chain which should obviously amuse the visitors. Very sad to see an animal treated like this, especially in a park that deals with ethnic minorities and the cruel treatment of people. Therefore only one star. If there were the opportunity to chose zero stars as well, this would be my choice.
Andreas — Google review
This is a great place to learn more about Yunan and its many minorities. It is an open air museum, similar to a skansen, with lots of different traditional buildings. There are also many performances of singing, music, and dancing. The explanations are in two languages, one of which is english. The park is very big so visiting most attractions takes at least half a day.
There is a restaurant in the complex and many street food stalls. A lot of the locals also take their own snacks and drinks and have a picnic at one of the many resting places.
Helga Dénes — Google review
wow!! amazing trip Yunnan Minority Village Kunming of China. The village is commercialised & greenhouse tousiom place.Products on offered is available throughout Kunming.The bus from the town is easy to catch and it cost virtually nothing. The lake is more popular than the village and is worth a walk.
Cash payment ticket system facilities
Car parking facilities available here.
Washroom facilities available here.
Pure drinking water available here.
Wheelchair facilities available here.
All are train facilities available here.
Mamun Sarker — Google review
I enjoyed the afternoon here. There is a lot to see and take in although it is very much a tourist park. Many shops selling cheap items. I did like the fact that you could see some of the native “tribes” represented. English was minimal so a Chinese speaking guide or friend is often needed
scottdennis — Google review
Beautiful place. I underestimated how big it is and missed a few places that i will try to see next time. I recommend going early in the morning and avoiding all the shops because they do take up time that you could be learning inside.
M.A. Mother of MK Pupperoonies Woofmasterflex P.M. — Google review
Good place to understand the difference minority ethnic group of Yunnan. Huge place to walk. Entrance fee cny190 include the culture show. Can consider skip the 40 mins show, as the individual village show are better and free.
The park named 翠湖 is a serene and stunning city oasis that surrounds a lake. It boasts footpaths, boat rentals, food establishments and cultural performances. The lotuses in the spring and summer add to its charm, while the seagulls from Siberia entertain visitors during winter months. This park is free of charge which allows for diverse cultural events such as minority dances (i.e.
Beautiful public park around a green lake, with many lovely willow trees and bamboo. Parts of the lake people can rent boats, and parts of it are full of lotus plants. Many street shops and photo booths you can rent traditional costumes to take photos at the lake for RMB20. Lots of street snacks and souvenirs, small bites and pretty coffee shops... but perhaps at a touristy price as well. Public toilets are clean and plentiful.
Kimberley Howarth — Google review
Nestled in the northeastern corner of the Green Lake lies the enchanting Bamboo Forest Island, a serene haven that has inspired poets and scholars throughout the ages. Renowned figures like Chen Rongchang, a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations during the Qing Dynasty, and Yuan Jiagu, the top scholar in the late Qing Dynasty, have penned verses extolling the beauty of the verdant bamboo groves found on the island.
In 2011, thanks to generous donations from private enterprises, the Bamboo Forest Island underwent a transformation into a captivating bamboo appreciation garden. Today, it boasts a diverse collection of over 20 rare bamboo species, including dendrocalamus giganteus, Chimonobambusa qundrangularis, Indosasa glabrata, penholder bamboo, and phyllostachys aurea. Visitors can immerse themselves in the tranquil ambiance, wandering amidst the swaying bamboo stalks, and take in the sight of blooming lotus flowers while sipping on tea. It’s the perfect retreat for those seeking a moment of peace and relaxation amidst nature’s splendor.
Alexander Loth — Google review
Very beautiful park. Probably more beautiful in the spring and summer when the lotuses look more lively. It's great that this park is FREE, meaning there are so many wonderful performances that people put on, whether it is minority dances (the one I saw was Tibetan, performed by Han folks) or live music or just your average old-people-in-the-park calisthenics. Also there was a cool photo exhibit about Xundian County. Would recommend this park if you want a stroll.
Rain Tsong — Google review
Picturesque and lively park situated in the middle of the city. In summer, water lilies dot the ponds with beautiful colors while in winter, seagulls from Siberia entertain the tourists!
Stef W — Google review
What a lovely 🥰 place this … 👍😊👍.. Nice walk around the lake .. Good walkways …
VIJAY Perth — Google review
Beautiful place in the evening during golden hour.
Mischkin — Google review
Big green and beautiful park. Green and flourish bamboo tree , water supply museum, lotus pond. People come to exercise in the morning.
Aey Angel — Google review
It’s a super fun park to visit, very interesting performances and dances going on too. It was a real experience for me visiting here. If you’re in Kunming, definitely check this park out.
Mehrdad Persian — Google review
A must to visit place at Kunming. Rent a boat, put yourself into this park like in a beautiful painting and enjoy couple hours of laziness. It has different views in four seasons. Trees, flowers, classic gazebos, bridges, lake, fish, and of course the red beaks sea gulls.
The Stone Forest National Geological Park's Naigu Scenic Area sets the stage for Ahai and Ashima's love story, created by Mother Nature herself. The breathtaking landscape provides a picturesque backdrop for their romance to flourish. The park boasts mesmerizing scenery with unique natural formations such as towering limestone pillars that resemble a forest made of stone. The couple's story is complemented by the beauty of this national park, making it an ideal setting for lovers seeking a romantic escape amidst nature's wonders.
This place is about 2 hours by bus from Kuming. It's is a USECO heritage place.
If you like natural beauty this place is amazing. They have a very good and modern pathway. Restroom are very clean.
Brian Chow — Google review
Shilin is a famous stone forest in China (in the original Shilin Stone Forest).
This is more than 400 km2 of bizarre karst formations.
Stone pillars look like ancient frozen tree trunks.
Shilin stone forest has been known since the 14th century. Then it was called "the first wonder of the world."
Lonely Wolf — Google review
It is a world heritage site and it's wonderful to visit. I recommend everyone to visit the place.
Iftekharul Islam — Google review
Nice scenery.
Goran Stoilov — Google review
Made by natural.
Happy OWL — Google review
Ahai and Ashima, a love story!!
Brett Salmon — Google review
Lovely
Prihatin Ekowati — Google review
Nice scenery
Adryna Wong — Google review
(Translated by Google) A spectacular natural park. Nature was generous with this place.
(Original)
Un parc natural spectaculos. Natura a fost darnica cu acest loc.
Top Ingrediente — Google review
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V9V2+RP9, 和摩站段, Shilin Yi Autonomous County, Kunming, Yunnan, China, 652208
Yiliang Jiuxiang Scenic Area is a remarkable natural wonder, featuring tours and an intricate underground cave system with vibrant lighting. The experience begins with a brief boat ride through the canyon before exploring naturally carved caves adorned with awe-inspiring stalactites. The vastness of the interior includes rivers flowing through the caves, water dribbling over rocks, and even massive waterfalls.
Jiuxiang Scenic Area
Jiuxiang Scenic Area is in the County of Yiliang in Yunnan. There are a lot of tourist spots to explore. Once entered the area, take an elevator to the bottom of the valley of Yincui Gorge, also known as the "Valley of Lovers", and enjoy a boat ride in the stream, which is about 15 metres deep. The length of the gorge is about 1 km, but the boat ride covers only 600 metres.
The picturesque landscape is unforgettable, and for many citysiders, the echo from the nearby cliffs is a fascinating experience.
More to come.
Sin Fong Chan — Google review
Beautiful geological park. Everything is very well maintained, clean, and well signposted. Remember to bring your passport to buy tickets. It is quite a long walk, but some parts you have the option to take the glass slide down to the waterfall area for 30RMB. And you can also hire people to carry you in a sedan. There are lots of stalls for you to buy snacks and drinks, even a small Starbucks inside the cave! Toilets are also available, and are mostly clean. The final part of the cave is a bit steep and can be challenging. But it is a wonderful experience, very beautiful and amazing in parts. Slightly spoiled by the very noisy and very rude local tour guides who push past people and scream at the top of their voices with their microphones. Hope you can be more professional and behave.
Kimberley Howarth — Google review
Nice place to travel.
Prepare your stamina climbing the stairs
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JONG OI SEN — Google review
It was an amazing experience visiting this treasure from mother nature. First of all, we began with a short boat ride at the bottom of the canyon. Then we walked through naturally carved caves and admired at the stalactites. It's enormous inside and you find river through the caves and water dribbling through the rocks and even giant waterfalls inside. The final cable ride that took us a out of the caves was an unforgettable experience as the view was stunning. Beware, it's gonna be long day with a lot of stairs. The walk took us 2-3 hours in total.
Lawrence Tang — Google review
Thousands steps to finish this cave,quite good. On the exit,u'll find fruit sellers, and it's a 'must try'. They sells many kinds of fruit,so fresh and not expensive. On the exit,u may also take cable car.
Meliana Blessed — Google review
very beautiful nature. have to come here.
In the cave you can hear Sound of Thunder
F M — Google review
A rockscave place that located at Jiuxiang, which had been in a movie call The Legend (神话) act by Jackie Chan. There was a huge waterfall that made me impress and the rocks cave have lots of different shape and size that through by water, oxygen and time.
A wonderful place to explore and I like the trekking part and cable car part. Can see it t
JIUXIANG WHOLE SCENERY!
CloudSpot — Google review
An amazing experience touring Jiuxiang. It has it all. A short riverboat ride along a gorge. A lift that bring you to the base of the gorge or you can trudge a staircase down. At the end of the gorge is the entrance to the cave. The cave is magnificent and the many coloured lighting makes the sight surreal. The large caverns in deep mountain is a wonder of nature, thousands of years in the making, a sight that held all of us in awe. There is even a litter system, people carrier managed by two person for a fee, to help the elderly or people with walking difficulty to go through the cave. There is a beautiful park at the cave exit. There is a ropeway to help visitors return to the site entrance. The ride was fun with wonderful views of the hillside ridge, valley, park and campsite. Thoroughly enjoyed my visit.
SY Teo — Google review
Famed for its cave systems.
Location for a few movie sets.
Can explore the cave systems but prepare to walk up and down hundreds of steps.
Steven Wong — Google review
Known as the "museum of karst caves", Jiuxiang boasts more than 100 karst caves and is the largest cave group system in China
Jacky Firmansyah — Google review
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China, Yunnan, Kunming, Yiliang County, Kunming, 风老段, 九乡彝族回族乡境内, 邮政编码: 652114
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(Translated by Google) Special terrain and landscape
(Original)
地形景觀特殊
Shunan Bamboo Sea is a beautiful park filled with an intricate network of hiking trails amidst towering bamboo forests and waterfalls. Although it can be challenging to navigate on foot, it is still manageable. The park boasts only one guesthouse with an English-speaking owner, making communication easy for visitors. Spending two days in the park provides ample time to explore the hiking paths through the bamboo forest and admire the stunning waterfalls.
Nice park, but a bit hard to navigate if on foot, but still doable. Supposedly, there is just one guesthouse with an English speaking owner. We spent 2 whole days in the park, hiking the paths through the bamboo forest and visiting the waterfalls. Make sure to take the second cable car and follow the path alongside the mountain, this was definitely the place with the nicest views in the whole park. We hitchhiked our way back to the guesthouse. A bar with hammocks between the bamboo is a nice place to relax after a day of walking.
Oto ?an — Google review
One of the most beautiful places in the world, the Shunan Bamboo Sea has over 400 different kinds of bamboo species, forming a green sea in Yibin, southwest China's Sichuan Provin
Kelvin Mutwiri — Google review
One of the best places in China! So much to explore, peaceful and beautiful. Can imagine it gets very busy in the summer though, especially weekends.
lozwebb555 — Google review
Shunan Bamboo Sea
marco angelo villezca — Google review
(Translated by Google) Magnificent park that is worth a look!!
You will be immersed in an enchanted bamboo forest.
Difficult to access however, I took the public bus from Yibin to get there.
There is a whole bus system inside to get around for free, after paying the entrance ticket.
I didn't meet a foreigner in 3 days, there were only a few Chinese tourists. We feel a little alone sometimes. Absolute calm.
You can sleep in a guest house in the park, you will be given telephone numbers on the bus.
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Magnifique parc qui vaut le coup d'oeil !!
Vous serez plongé dans une forêt enchantée de bamboo.
Difficile d'accès néanmoins, j'ai pris le bus public depuis Yibin pour y arriver.
Il y a tout un système de bus à l'intérieur pour se déplacer gratuitement, après avoir payé le billet d'entrée.
Je n'ai pas croisé un étranger en 3 jours, il y avait seulement quelques touristes chinois. On se sent un peu seul parfois. Calme absolu.
Vous pourrez dormir dans une guest house dans le parc, on vous donnera des numéros de téléphone dans le bus.
N — Google review
(Translated by Google) What about Sunan Zhuhai?
This is a bamboo forest in Yibin, Sichuan Province, China. With an area of 120㎢, the bamboo forest spreads endlessly like a sea, so it is also called the Bamboo Sea. It became even more famous after it was reported that Chinese Northern Song poet Huang Zingjian expressed it as "magnificent! The bamboo waves stretch for ten thousand miles and are like the beautiful eyebrows of a beautiful woman!"
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수난주하이는?
중국 쓰촨성(四川省) 이빈(宜宾)에 있는 대나무숲입니다. 넓이 120㎢로 대나무 숲이 마치 바다처럼 끝없이 펼쳐져 죽해(竹海)로 불리기도 합니다. 중국 북송 시인 황정견(黃庭堅)이 "웅장하도다! 대나무 파도가 만리(万里)에 펼쳐져 있고, 미인의 아름다운 눈썹과 같도다!"라고 표현했다는 사실이 알려지며 더 유명해졌습니다
김우성 — Google review
(Translated by Google) Shunan Bamboo Sea: National AAAA-level tourist attraction (actively creating AAAAA level), national-level scenic spot, China's top 40 tourist destinations, China's biosphere reserve, China's top ten most beautiful forests, China's top ten most distinctive scenic spots .
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蜀南竹海:国家AAAA级旅游景区(正积极创建AAAAA级),国家级风景名胜区,中国旅游目的地四十佳,中国生物圈保护区,中国最美十大森林,最具特色中国十大风景名胜区。
Emei Mountain, located in Sichuan Province, China, is a stunning summit with an altitude of 3099m and is considered one of the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains. An ideal way to experience its beauty is to embark on a night hike and reach the top before sunrise. Witnessing the sun above the clouds from there is truly magical, provided that the sky remains clear. For those who are not fond of hiking, there's a cable car available to access the hotel at the peak.
It’s really a breathtaking view
Lam Khiet Minh (Ming) — Google review
2023 December. Once in a lifetime must go place. Not suitable for some as it is quite steep at the last stretch although there are handheld carriages which bring you up with a cost.
One day trip. Bring Passport for foreigners.
Take the earliest high speed train from Chengdu to Emeishan station 620am+-, economy ticket CNY70+-, 1hr 20min+- duration.
Reached the station, go to the official counter and buy entrance ticket, to and fro bus and cable car tickets, approximately CNY400+-.
1st sector, approximately 2hr bus ride, half way through toilet break.
2nd sector, walk approximately 40mins.
3rd sector, cable car approximately 5mins and stroll 10 min to the peak.
Lastly enjoy the scenery.
mY PeTs Cats and Fishes — Google review
Holy place
I visited here in Feb 2013. There still remained snow. Before climbing, I put non-slipper-item on my shoes. That was a little tough walking. But when I arrived at the top there, my body was totally refreshed by the big buddha. That was one of my unforgettable memories in my life. Thank, God. Hope so many people visit here and experience their own emancipation.
H K — Google review
Early Jan 2024
How does this place get 4.6 stars rating ?
Personally, I don’t think this place is worth the time and money.
1) We visited Mount Emei for its thousand years old history. But the four faces golden Buddha at the top was built in 2006. And most temples, statues and structures at the top are all relatively new. We may have missed something but we didn’t see anything that resembles thousands years old.
2) A temple is not supposed to collect entrance fee. This place does. 160 yuan per adult ticket. Plus you have to pay for bus tickets and most likely pay for the optional packed 100 persons per cable car 🚠 which are not cheap. They pack 100 persons into one cable car and people would un-politely race and push for good spots in the packed cable car. And the view going up is not as impressive Tianmen Mountain
3) it collects high entrance fee but doesn’t maintain the bathrooms clean and the path clean. You will enter dirty bathrooms and see many trashes along the climb
4) while many tour guides don’t use loud speakers here but many shops do. The speakers noise are annoying. Isn’t mountain temple and its paths are supposed to be peaceful and quiet?
5) along the way, vendors all sell similar products. These stalls are most likely owned by the same companies. There is no uniqueness to the shops
6) Visiting Mount Emei feel like visiting a tourist attraction instead a holy ancient temples. It is too commercialized for profit.
I do not think this place is worth the money if not the time also. I doubt how many are remained from the thousand years old temple. The name Emei temple are used to attract tourist to the modern built temples and statues.
Would not recommend this place for the price and time one needs to spend to get up there. Not worth the money and effort.
Minh Thai — Google review
Emei Moutain is very nice place to visit, you can see the snow in the winter time and lots of funny monkeys, but you need be carefull about them :)
Alex — Google review
I grew up in a small town not far from Mt. Emei. It is a mountain that my family visited every a couple of years. I have climbed it from bottom to top at least 6 times in different seasons and every time I enjoyed it very much. It is a combination of nature and culture (Buddhism).
Recommended to people who come to visit Sichuan/Chengdu. It is a top destination!
Summer is the high-season for local people to enjoy the coolness (expensive and crowded). Way less people in the winter and you will see the mountain all covered with snow since the waist of it, marvelous view as well. However, should be careful and suggest to wear a pair of shoes which is suitable for walking on ice.
TIPS: Some tempels actually host people for a small amount of fee. The most beautiful temple is Wannian Temple. It was built about 1, 500 years ago. I have stayed there twice and it was about 20-40rmb per person per night in a twin room (very basic room and only public toilet outside, no shower available?). But it was an amazingly unique experience!!
L S — Google review
One of the most beautiful summits I've been to, Mount Emei [ swipe left for the vid ] and its Golden Summit ,
It's a mountain in Sichuan Province, China, and is one of the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains of China with an elevation of 3099m. The best way to experience it is with a night hike arriving at the top before sunrise as the view of a sun above the clouds is just magical [ but u will have to pray for a clear sky top🙏 ] there is a hotel at the top that u can access with cable car for people who aren't into hiking. On the way back from Mount Emei, u should stop at Leshan for a visit to Leshan big buddha [ 3rd pic ], a 71m statue that took 90 years to crave. Both sites are within a drive from Chengdu
Jaouad Boudina — Google review
Very nice mountain 😋👍
Vita Kagurazaka — Google review
Not cheap to go up here, 90 rmb for shuttle bus 2 ways, 160 rmb for ticket to go to the peak, 120 rmb for cable car 2 ways. Its very cold and iced this time,but if you dont have warm clothes you can hire coat here with 30 rmb only, very convenient and dont need to carry much thing. Scenery is beautiful though toilet is stink and not clean.
The Leshan Giant Buddha, constructed between 713 and 803, is a colossal stone carving of Buddha seated on a cliff. It is the largest and tallest statue of its kind in the world and can be found at Xijuo Peak overlooking where the Minjiang, Qingyi, and Dadu Rivers meet. One remarkable feature of this structure is its exceptional drainage system designed to protect it from erosion. Visitors are advised to take a boat ride to appreciate its historical significance fully.
Put this on your list! It's an amazing site, stunning example of stone carving. It's bigger than you expect! I recommend taking the boat tour, see it from the river, it's a great view. The boat landing is about a 6-7 minute walk from the park at the base of the approach to the statue on foot. the VIP boat tour was 170 RMB per adult (kids were free under 1.2 or 1.4m, can't recall exactly). We spent about 10 minutes on the river getting great views of the statue.
Dan Jenkins — Google review
Leshan giant Lord Buddha is the tallest & longest stone buddha statue. Situated at the hillside of xijuo peak that looks the junction of the minijang, qulingyi and dadu rivers.. Never go here on holidays cause, I wait 4an half hour for ticket
G?b??d? ?h??dr? S?h? — Google review
You can easily do this on your own by taking the fast train from Chengdu Dong station, there is no real need of a guide or an agent that will charge you 5 times more than the actual admission and train fare. The view of the Buddha is limited to the cruise option only due to some renovation works of the right facade. There are still some option to walk up to the area of the Buddha’s head but they no longer allow you to take the steps down for a full view of the Buddha from the bottom, hence the best option is via the river cruise which is very affordable and the duration is for 30-40mins. There are also options for you to visit other Buddha statues within the same park but will require long walks or a ride on the tram which is optional at an additional cost.
SiFeRa — Google review
Leshan Giant Buddha (樂山大佛), the world’s largest and tallest stone Buddha statue, is located in the hillside of Xijuo Peak that overlooks the junction of the Minjiang, Qingyi and Dadu Rivers.
The monumental structure was built 1200 years ago, the most interesting fact is Buddha has a unique and advanced drainage system that helps to preserve the statue from erosion.
Be sure to come here by boat and climb to experience the history and culture of Leshan Giant Buddha.
Never come here on consecutive holidays, because we have to queue for at least four hour to see the Buddha😭.
Chia-Chun Tsai — Google review
Insanely crowded on the way down to Buddha's foot. The views are great, weather is hot and make sure to bring drinks or else you risk being dehydrated.
Qiang Sun — Google review
Awe-inspiring Buddha statue. The Leshan Giant Buddha is a 71-metre tall stone statue, built between 713 and 803. You can climb the stairs on the right side up of the statue to reach the head level of the Buddha and descend from the stairs on the left. May be crowded, so be careful. Manageable for a person of average fitness
CK Cheong — Google review
the entire area is amazing, gorgeous scenery and a great view from the boat tour. it's a bit slippery around but overall great experience
Emma — Google review
Absolutely amazing experience! It’s really worth climbing up to the head of the statue and then doing a boat trip to get a full frontal view. Stunning and very captivating!
Rajeev Kapoor — Google review
This is the must go attraction for whoever visiting chengdu. The status was huge and very peaceful just by watching it. We hiked down to its foot to get its bottom up views. There are other temples also worth to visit.
A L (借枕頭) — Google review
Another greatness of China. To tell truth i am not a big fan but have admit that everything they do is to confirm the greatness. This place what i've always to come and definitely very impressive. Can either take cruise and watch the greatness from the river or you can climb along the Buddha. A MUST visit. Surrounding is also large with convenient amenities.
Sutatip Premruthai — Google review
The giant Buddha is the main attraction but good luck getting a decent picture. There were people everywhere as usual as a national tourist trap like this one. If you are good with stairs you can walk all the way down to the bottom (about 24 floors high) and walk back up. I kindly declined the offer as my knees were already pretty swollen as this is the last day of our tour. As with most tourist areas, it is unfriendly to elderly and physically challenged individuals.
George Shum — Google review
This Leshan Giant Budha statue was carved out from the face of a hill, similar to the Longmen Grottoes. Sitting at around 70+ meters, it is better to view from a ferry / river cruise. Sont forget also to visit the Eastern Budha Town. You will need a day if you wish to climb up the Leshan Budha.
Simon Heng — Google review
- Great place to visit
- There are a lot of delicious tangerines along the road with reasonable prices, so big and so sweet. I highly recommend
Tuấn Nguyễn — Google review
I enter from the back of the area - 东方佛都景区, which was another conservation area with more temples and Buddha statues, including 卧佛,万佛词,地宫东区,米洞中坐佛和药师佛寺. Am glad I went on the tour with a proper guide and I'm happy ours was knowledgeable.
There's also no lack of tourist traps here, such as photos with the Giant Buddha head. A photo with the Buddha head should be taken from the right shoulder of the Buddha because the observation deck on the left is higher where you will then be 'above and looking down at Buddha' which is disrespectful.
There are 5 poses here where touching a different part of the Buddha's head signifies a different blessing (top of the head for a good career, top of the ear for good health, bottom of the ear for longevity, nose for wealth. Then eyebrows and facing the Buddha directly which I can't remember for what purpose already).
A pity I didn't get to see the whole Buddha from the leg as the path going down was closed due to falling stones resulting from heavy rain in Sep. And again a pity the next time I return (if I ever do), it'll not be the same anymore as they are now constructing a glass shield covering the statue from the front, and an elevator in the middle of it.
Daphne Yeo — Google review
As a foreigner you should bring your passport aside is required for purchasing the ticket to enter. There are tour groups but all in mandarin. It's good to have an English speaking friend who can interprete.
Arnold S. — Google review
A landmark historical site of over a century, the gigantic Buddha is around 70 metre tall! It's super spectacular when you see it close in person. You can also walk along the old pathway nearby. It's a lovely place to go in Chengdu.
Huanglongxi Ancient Town Tourism Area, located in Chengdu, China, is a charming destination for a day trip. This historical town boasts cobblestone streets lined with stilted buildings from the Ming and Qing eras, as well as ancient temples and a water mill. To reach Huanglongxi Ancient Town from Chengdu, travelers can purchase bus tickets at Chadianzi Bus Station for approximately 15 to 16 RMB and head to platforms 32 or 36.
Beautiful tourist spot with reasonable price, nice temperature (14-18°C in early April).
But, do use translators if you don't speak mandarin, because nobody there speaks other language except mandarin and the local language.
謝國峰 — Google review
Unfortunately a manufactured tourist trap. Honestly best to be avoided. I have no doubt it could be a historical site, but the buildings etc are not historical but cladded to look like it. The shops are all commercial and irrelevant, snow city, haunted houses, KFC, Starbucks?! It's crazy.
Bert — Google review
Great for a day trip!
To get there from Chengdu, go to Chadianzi Bus Station, buy your ticket for the bus (15/16 RMB), and go to platform 32 or 36.
Johan Vld — Google review
The night when I went there was quiet, not seeing much people there, however, the lights around the town were beautiful.
Saowanee Ekpanyachai — Google review
Beautiful town. Visited in 2017. The history is awesome, the noodles great and the stores are cool. It's crowded but worth the visit!
Tom Fowler — Google review
This is actually a man-made ancient town. It has all the distinct features of an old town, with many local food and snacks stores. If you happen to pass near by, worth the visit to soend a couple hours to walk around, but, be ready to do it with lots of other people, crowded. Weekend visits nit recommended!
Tammy Liu — Google review
Said to be one of 10 oldest towns in China. Completely "touristified". Only the houses are authentic, if one disregard the ground floors which have all turned into shops, selling various products and food. The spirit of the town is completely gone. This is now a mass tourist attraction. It is nicely laid out though with small waterways and bridges and stepstones. Visited on a weekend and quite a crowd. Presume it is a nice afternoon getaway from Chengdu. Older ladies try to sell head flower wreaths, so one sees many visiting ladies wearing same. Lots of stalls sell refreshing made-on-the-spot pomegrate juice
Paul Gerarts — Google review
Good for photo taking. Perhaps due to winter, the place doesn't seem popular, even with the locals other than those doing Douyin.
O.B.1 Leong — Google review
Exciting place. Sights sounds smell taste. Nicely refurbished and very lively especially over the may 1st holiday. Even more meaningful if you understand Chinese.
Dazu Rock Carvings is a vast site featuring numerous religious sculptures and engravings, some of which date back over 1,000 years. The well-preserved historical carvings depict both hell and good merit, while the site also boasts many Buddha figures including the famous Thousand-Hand Buddha of gold and a lying Buddha. Located outside the city, the attraction offers excellent hiking opportunities as well as several food stalls and touts.
Dazu County, reputed as 'the county of rock carving' is located at the southeast of Sichuan province. It is about 167 kilometers from Chongqing. The whole county has an area of 540 square miles (about 1,400 square kilometers), and it owns a history of more than 1,200 years since it came into existence in 758 during the Tang Dynasty (618-907).
Dazu Rock Carvings was built from 650 in the Tang Dynasty and continued to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and the Qing Dynasty (1616-1911). Among the rock carvings, there are more than 50,000 statues and over 100,000 Chinese characters of inscriptions and epigraphs. The Buddhist statues dominate in this rock carving group, and the Taoist and the Confucian stone figures can also be seen.
Was here early December and the weather was nice and cool. Somehow there were hardly anyone around and we were able to get around without any problems. Seems like December is a good time to visit China’s historical sites.
Danny Fong — Google review
Historical carvings of hell and good merit, well preserved and many Buddha figures such as thousand hand Buddha of gold and lying Buddha. Nice site abit far from city. Good hiking around too. Number of food stalls around too and touts. World renowned site wow
Tan Kalvin — Google review
The Dazu Rock Carvings represent the highest level of grotto art in the world from the 9th to the 13th century AD, and are the last monument in the history of human grotto art.
Eric Wang — Google review
Takes a bit to get there but I enjoyed the walk and all the sleeping buddhas. I recommend it!
James Valdez — Google review
Very Nice Place to visit, tooks almost 3 hours + to reach dazu from chongqing . But it's really worthed to visit. Welcome by the big brigdge and gate. From the main gate to reach the rock carving there is 2 options either to walk or ride an electric car. The walking is quite far but a nice view, but if you are in a hurry or lazy to walk suggest you to take the electric car.
From the car stop point only 3 minutes walk to the 1st rock carving. Then you slowly walk and surround the area. Very nice place, there is also a water filling station in case you need it. Not too difficult to hike. Love this place so much
Fendy — Google review
For those like history of Buddha you should not miss this place. The stone was carved from 1172 until 1254. I think the restoration started in 1955 and yet to finish.
Omar Yani Othman — Google review
Do make a trip to see these amazing treasures. You will not regret the immersive experience
Tan Khoon Kiat — Google review
I am writing this review here only because it seems that this place is severely under rated due to limited exposures. Made of 75 protected sites, DaZu Rock Carvings could be dated back as far as 7th century AD. There are around 50,000 statues influenced by Buddhism, Confucius, and Laoism. Located around 190 kms west of Chongqing City, DaZu Rock Carvings can be easily reached by Car and Public Transportation. It is also an UNESCO World Heritage Site. I am uploading a historical Photo taken years ago as my recommendation. I strongly suggest that you read others Reviews too, if you need more informations, so that you could also gain some impressions from their recent visits
Helena Funny — Google review
Fascinating history, well renovated and conserved sculptures.
Christine Lacy — Google review
Very Nice
The Dazu Rock Carvings (Chinese: 大足石刻; pinyin: Dàzú Shíkè) are a series of Chinese religious sculptures and carvings located in Dazu District, Chongqing, China. The carvings date back as far as the 7th century AD, depicting and influenced by Buddhist, Confucian and Taoist beliefs. Some are in rock-cut cave shrines, in the usual Chinese Buddhist style, but many others are rock reliefs carved into the open rock faces.
Jiangxi Street Police Station Jinli Police Office is a must-visit attraction in Chengdu, known for its vibrant atmosphere and diverse range of local snacks. Located within the Wuhou Shrine area, this historic street spans 350 meters and offers an authentic glimpse into old-world China. Visitors can explore numerous souvenir shops and high-end brand stores in the vicinity, making it a popular shopping destination. Additionally, the street's proximity to Chunxi Road provides convenient access to various accommodations and dining options.
Kuan Alley and Zhai Alley, also known as Wide and Narrow Alley, are vibrant cultural hubs located in Chengdu. These ancient streets offer a wide array of activities for visitors of all ages. Families can explore characteristic shops featuring craft workshops and handmade souvenirs, including panda-themed products at Panda House and Panda Post. The area is also renowned for its local dining specialties, such as rice cookies and Sichuan skewers.
Obviously this is a tourist trap but having that said I still really enjoyed my time here. Lots of culture and cool little shops to see and I really like the environment here it really is my kinda of tourist attraction. Just know that things are probab alt a little over priced here and that food here is probably not gonna be the best. Still it’s a must visit.
Allen Lin — Google review
No entrance fees are needed.
Basically 2 shopping streets. One is called wide street (Kuan xiang zi) and another is called narrow street (zhai ziang zi). It is a U shape shopping street. If you enter through narrow Street, then at the end, turn left and turn left again, and then you will enter the wide street and walk until the end of wide street then you will notice entrance of narrow street is on your left and train station opposite the road.
There were only a handful of shops that caught my attention. The other shops just sold similar things and we discovered that ut was more pricey compared to other shops known to the locals. First was Starbucks. Second was the Holiland selling confectionery. But, cannot be denied, there are many photo spots here
Hock Sing Tan — Google review
Not a place worth visiting, too much store here and really expensive products. They are bad attitude for foreigners, probably due to the pandemic, I guess.
Donkey Jerry — Google review
A good place to visit and buy some souvenirs, check the prices carefully, some shop sell items in extremely overpriced
worrawat13 — Google review
A lovely, and typical, place for tourist to shop around. Well most of them sell similar souvenir, see traditional Sichuan shows and snacks but still a place you could spend an evening.
Benny CHAN — Google review
This was an highly recommended tourist place to go to in Chengdu. It has a wide range of local traditional products where you can find. It showcases the rich diverse culture and the rich history behind the place. I highly recommend everyone to come if you are on a vacation to Chengdu in the near future.
joshua khoo — Google review
It was my first time to go Kuan Alley and Zhai Alley. Before I went, I heard from many people it was a highly recommended place for first-timers, but honestly I didn't find it was a special place to shop. There are other old town and streets in Chengdu that were nicer for shopping and eating.
Welch Er — Google review
Exploring amazing historical matket if fun and knowledgeable.
arshad hussain — Google review
Train Station called "Peoples Park" will leave 5 minutes walking distance. A super SUPER congested area full of stores, Chinese opera houses and anything you can imagine. The ancient streets have been restored and look amazing. Expect to spend an entire day here.. there is way too much to do and see.
J. Ferrero — Google review
It's an area of ancient infrastructures on the outside, occupied by modern day shops inside, selling things from craft to souvenirs to food. Another of those 老街 / 步行街 concept, but this area is a main street filled with little smaller side streets, hence the 宽 and 窄.
It's here that I caught some sub-par traditional performances in one of the dessert shops.
Nice photo spots but it's just too crowded for any proper photos to be taken without a photo bomber.
Daphne Yeo — Google review
Free to visit. Has historical values. Savour local finger food as you walk. From hot baked potatoes, hot flower teas, local ice cream, Sichuan skewers and etc.
mY PeTs Cats and Fishes — Google review
There are lots of nice restaurants in the area. Most of our souvenirs were purchased from this place.
Joe Ma — Google review
It’s recommended to visit at night.
Shopping area with lots of interesting and unique stores to illustrate local culture and products.
It is a must visit. But of course it’s mainly for tourists.
Henry Chen — Google review
Beatiful market to visit, have so many store for buy some souvenir, have the good hotpot restaurant 👍
C G — Google review
This was a place that I really enjoyed among many other tourism locations in Chengdu. 宽窄巷子,Wide and Narrow Alley, was an ancient town that its traditions and cultures were well kept even with so much commercialization going on in this modern days. The stone brick streets were very clean, the architectures represented prosperity and contentment. There were beautiful tea houses, crafts stores, restaurants that revealed unique Sichuan style. Like a cool breeze in the hot summer evening. Very refreshing! It is a must see!
Wenshu Yuan Monastery, the largest and best-preserved Buddhist monastery in Chengdu, dates back to the Tang Dynasty over a thousand years ago. The active temple features serene gardens and a teahouse serving vegetarian fare. Visitors can witness locals worshipping and burning incense, stroll through the classical Chinese village-like neighborhood surrounding the monastery, and observe elderly men bringing their bird cages for fresh air.
entry is complimentary. one of the smaller temples in the city worth visiting if you have time to spare; though not as nicely maintained. regardless, a nice refuge from a very busy and bustling gigantic city.
Rude Boy — Google review
A popular temple frequented by many locals. Was busy. The streets around the temple was bustling with local eateries and shops.
Good for a short 1-2hr look around and to grab a light local meal.
Mihwa Lee — Google review
Très beau temple bouddhiste constitué d'un ensemble de bâtiments et jardin au coeur de Chengdu. Beaucoup de locaux y viennent pour prier, c'est très facile d'accès, et l'architecture vaut le détour!
(Translated by Google)
Very beautiful Buddhist temple made up of a group of buildings and garden in the heart of Chengdu. Many locals come there to pray, it's very easy to access, and the architecture is worth the detour!
Antoine — Google review
Amazing place! Two months later, I’m still thinking about how amazing was to see and hear the monks praying. I would definitely go back (in the morning, so I can hear them again)
Alexandra Bucur — Google review
I didn’t go into the Wenshu yuan but it’s a library with Buddhism scripts. The noodle store outside the wenshu yuan is good especially the 白凉粉。price is really affordable too. You need to pay at the cashier first to get 2 takeaway bowls if u don’t want to wait for a seat. Once u got the paper bowls, go to the side window where u will see food being prepared, to get your takeaway orders to eat by the street.
Siqiang Yang — Google review
Very nice and well mantained garden with a cozy teahouse nearby. Interesting monastery with an open library for anyone interested in budhism.
Even if not curious about it, a definetely should visit if you are passing by.
Tiago Rodrigues — Google review
Beautiful monuments and architecture. Lish green vegetation with spiritual tranquility. Plenty of vegetarian food available. Never forget to enjoy aromatic tea.
sailendra jena — Google review
One of the tourist attractions in Chengdu. Lots of local food options and shops. Perfect for walking tours
DIVA Yang — Google review
Holy place with long tradition. Nice structure with a suggestive backyard with lighting candles.
Ermanno Papa — Google review
It’s a peaceful place during the day I went there, it’s a rainy day. There many souvenir shops around and sell items in reasonable prices
worrawat13 — Google review
Amazing place to visit in Chengdu. Walk through the Manjushri monastery which has Tibetian influence. At the periphery there is a shopping area for collecting souvenirs
AG — Google review
We spent a few hours at the teahouse on the second floor. It was the most relaxing time in Chengdu!
Lei Z. — Google review
Such a beautiful and tranquil place; it's free to enter with lots to see and some restaurants inside also. One of the most beautiful places in Chengdu and definitely worth a visit. The surrounding neighborhood is interesting to walk around as well.
Ciqikou, located on the bank of the Jia Ling River near its confluence with the Yangtze, is a charming ancient village that offers a glimpse into the past of Chongqing. With narrow streets and traditional buildings, this 1.2 square kilometer area retains an old-world charm amidst modern developments in Chongqing. The village is home to souvenir shops and restaurants where visitors can experience local flavors.
This is one of the most beautiful places I’ve visited during my short stay in China... the atmosphere was incredibly suggestive and l loved the liveliness of the place🥰 if you’re looking for a souvenir, there are many shops with very affordable prices and good quality profucts (for example, typical local foods like tea and sichuan pepper). People there are also very nice, I highly recommend it!
Linda Ricci — Google review
Older part of town with narrow streets full of little shops and bars with live music . The food stalls are vending very similar type of food and there is not much diversity. But the atmosphere is worth coming here for and it is lovely especially at night. Small bars located on the second floor of those houses , they step nicely decorated with tranquil appeal . Come here and get a drink , enjoy the music
Dennis Denev — Google review
This is another one of those places. The sights, the smells…the food!!!! Literally EVERYTHING we were handed as samples was wonderful!!! My only regret was that I didn’t bring any cash with me this time…I say that because we are already planning on coming back!!! Worth the taxi ride to and from the hotel. Next trip, we want to time it so we are there around dusk, when they start lighting things up.
Mick Hansen — Google review
A lot of shops to see and endless food tasting. The layout is a T shape so it’s quite easy to walk around.
陈记麻花is famous but there are many with the same name, my tour guide said the one at the entrance (陈昌银陈记麻花) is the famous and best. I cannot really taste the difference though.
Good place to buy local specialities and fill your tummy. There are quite a few shops offering make up and Chinese costumes for photo too.
Tan Yen Lin — Google review
Really crowded even if it’s a weekday. Would recommend coming on non-peak days since it’s less crowded and cheaper. You absolutely need to buy the 麻花(ma hua) here since it’s hand made (check production date to know when it was last sold out since it shows how well it sells when buying this)
Rudu Prata — Google review
in summer, it is very crowded. usually at night where the weather is a bit cooler. many food stalls, souveniers and entertainment shops along the street leading to a small harbor - jialing river. quite lively and fun to walk along while eating ur snacks!
Mohd Helmi Daud — Google review
Cool ancient town (though clearly rebuilt in more recent times) with many shops mostly chongqing street food
Calvin Chen — Google review
Old city streets full of interesting shops with gimmicks. Shops selling cakes, wine, tea, souvenirs, nice tourist experience but kinda crowded. Good to be near the subway too.
Tan Kalvin — Google review
Quite an experience at this historic place in Chongqing.
DOUGLAS CHAN — Google review
Great visit. Lots of walking. book your tour in advance.
Webb Wehbe — Google review
Such an amazing place! The smell of the spices and the food as you walk down the streets!
Rachael Mutsa Kachecha — Google review
An ancient Old Town with modern facilities. Very nice place to visit &.nice local food. Easily assessible by trains. Recommended to spend at least half a day there. Lots of photography opportunities!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
David Chok — Google review
Bit of a tourists trap. Not really an old town as newly built houses with old tiles used to try and make it look authentic. I didn't enjoy this visit and only took 20 minutes to walk round
Paul Waite — Google review
An Impressive Ancient town of Ci Qi Kou. It was huge place, many stairs inside. They are tonnes of food and souvenir stalls inside.
Must try their specialities : Peanuts with Mala chilli. It was so good. It could be a good friend while you were watching the good sunset in the beautiful Yangtse riverside.
David Pina — Google review
I had an amazing afternoon here, with lots of opportunities for photos, food (not so amazing but not bad) and souvenir shopping! The 600 year old temple is a must visit and we spent some money on incense and prayed for health and fortune.
Carol Lim — Google review
Would have given it five stars but the place is too crowded and lacks any interesting historical structures. The place had been heavily capitalized, and lacked the appeal to make it perfect.
the food is good, but expensive compared to local prices.
(kind of a braindead statement considering it's a tourist area._.)
also there is a mixue, W in my book
Jack Lol — Google review
Very crowded on a Friday afternoon. Many shops though many are selling the same things. Still, a nice place to see.
Jennifer Yee — Google review
super nice places to visit, very crowded though if u go during peak hours
Rae Woon — Google review
It's a must place to go when you come to chongqing ! Very beautiful, clean, unique and make your tummy full LoL
The Three Gorges Museum in Chongqing, China is a cultural treasure trove showcasing regional artwork, stone carvings, and relics from ancient to modern times. As the largest museum in Chongqing, it's a must-visit for culture enthusiasts. The museum offers insights into the Yangtze River and the Mountain City through its extensive collection of cultural relics including ancient human specimens, bronze wares of the Ba and Shu States, Han Dynasty artifacts, and more.
Good exhibits on the local area and the Three Gorges, particularly the Ba people that lived here. The geologic history of the gorges was interesting, and I enjoyed that they had river stones from before the dam was put in.
They also had an informative, if a bit random, exhibit on all the different minorities throughout China. The top floor was filled with the collection of a benefactor who collected as many things as he could during the Cultural Revolution, so it's a bit of a mish-mash, but there are beautiful ceramics and calligraphy from the various dynasties.
My only complaint is there's no air-conditioning in it, so it can get sweltering
Yeshwant bharti — Google review
They are closed on Monday. Nice place to visit if bored. Exhibitions are not overwhelming.
Andrew — Google review
The Three Gorges Museum is a captivating testament to the rich cultural heritage and natural wonders of the Three Gorges region in China. Situated in Chongqing, this museum offers an immersive journey through the history, art, and geology of the area, showcasing a diverse range of artifacts, exhibits, and interactive displays. From ancient artifacts dating back thousands of years to modern interpretations of the region's landscapes and traditions, visitors are treated to a comprehensive exploration of this iconic landscape. The museum's striking architecture and state-of-the-art facilities enhance the experience, making it a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the cultural and natural treasures of the Three Gorges.
Isaac Underwood — Google review
Great museum where you can learn a lots about China history not just of the Three Gorges Damn. You should expect to spend at least an hour here. The place is free of charge. I would give a five-star except for that there a lot of exhibitions with only Chinese description so you can't really know what it is.
Paul Miso — Google review
Good exhibits on the local area and the Three Gorges, particularly the Ba people that lived here. The geologic history of the gorges was interesting, and I enjoyed that they had river stones from before the dam was put in.
They also had an informative, if a bit random, exhibit on all the different minorities throughout China. The top floor was filled with the collection of a benefactor who collected as many things as he could during the Cultural Revolution, so it's a bit of a mish-mash, but there are beautiful ceramics and calligraphy from the various dynasties.
My only complaint is there's no air-conditioning in it, so it can get sweltering.
Alex Demas — Google review
Free entrance. Great porcelain artifacts and statutes. There is an antique store on the first floor towards the back of the gift shop. It's worth a visit. Some real antiques you can actually touch and buy if you can haggle a fair price.
J. Ferrero — Google review
Beautiful museum showcasing the lives of the people along the 3 gorges and it’s history. Beautiful artifacts and tons of exhibits to explore. Cater at least 2.5hours if you want to explore every exhibit. Don’t miss the amazing 360 panoramic documentary of the before and after construction of the dam and how it affects the look of the Yangtze river.
lee weezhun (Kevin) — Google review
Very good museum that you can see many China history including yangzhe river three gorges.
Hongya Cave, situated in the heart of Chongqing's bustling Jiefangbei commercial district, offers a blend of travel, business, and cultural experiences. The area is characterized by stilted buildings representing the traditional Bayu minority architectural style. It is a popular attraction for visitors to Chongqing. Nearby attractions include Chaotianmen Square and Niccolo Chongqing hotel.
Luodai Ancient Town is a must-see destination near Chengdu, known for its traditional Hakka village featuring well-preserved buildings like pagodas and gates. The town holds historical significance as part of the ancient Sanxingdui Civilization, dating back 3,000 to 5,000 years. Visitors can explore the mysterious relics and artifacts that shed light on the enigmatic Ancient Shu Kingdom.
Really a fantastic place...!
It was a great experience of visiting there.
I went there after visiting the Jinlong Great Wall... The streets, architecture, shops everything was impressive.
At the time of night the streets were looking amazing... such a dreamy place... Reminded me of old China.
Farhana Kabir — Google review
Interesting place to have a walk about with plenty of street food. Very crowded when we were there on Sunday. Just be careful with the open drains as I saw a few people stepping into them. The local authorities should close them up.
Cher Lee Kiat — Google review
They call it the number one Hakka town in West China. I find it fun. A lot of food. A nice getaway destination if u live in Chengdu. If u a tourist. No need tho.
Arvi Da Mayo Wow — Google review
A good place to visit and easy to get to via public transportation (metro and bus). Takes you back to the middle ages with many streets to explore. But beware of the snacks, they are a con. Tried the bbq lamb, does not taste like lamb at all. Coconut drinks are diluted, no taste at all. Eat before you come here.
Rugby 36 — Google review
A walk to remember
This is not the typical built ancient town, it still has the old vibes although part of it is rebuilt and has plenty of stores. The walk along the street is pleasant and if one gets out of the street there's a nice park with a lake where people can walk, rent a boat or have a pick nick. It's easy to get there from Chengdu. My friends and I took two buses in total (4 rmb to get there). The bus stops at Luodai bus station and then the ancient street starts quite close from that (with hon is easy to see because it's marked as green on the map). We took buses 81 and 219 (1h30m).
Luodai Golden Wall
This is a must day your around Chengdu. It's super easy to get there and the views are beautiful. This wall is not as impressive as the Great Wall in Beijing but it gets close.
We took three buses from Chengdu to get there (1h50m). The bus arrived to Luodai town bus station (I recommend to visit the ancient town before or after the wall), from there you can take a small bus to the beginning of the wall (it's the last stop and the ticket office is nearby).
The ticket entrance is 10 rmb (no discounts for students or elders). It takes around two hours to go up and down. At the top of the wall there's a temple and the hiking isn't very strong, just rest when you feel tired.
We took buses 81, 219 and 853. To go back just take the same buses but mind that the last one is at 6h30pm and the wall closes around 6pm.
Irene Bonet — Google review
If you have a lot of time in Chengdu, it's worth a day trip. You can get a taxi for about 18 dollars including the toll or the bus for about 50 cents. The town has recently been rebuilt so it's not original, but it remains a fun day out. There are lots of shops selling local Hakka snacks and crafts. There are also activities such as shooting games and trick art houses. However, it can be difficult to get back to Chengdu, it's best to get a bus as taxis are usually full when you find them. Good for families and kids.
Shayda Mollazadeh — Google review
This is a nice ancient town with local snacks and shopping. It's very convenient to get here from Chengdu and a nice half day trip.
Bill Mischke — Google review
Major tourist trap full of loud mouthed locals and their loud kids running all over the place and shouting.
You will see the same shops over and over again selling the same things. You might as well goto jinli street at the Wuhou temple in downtown for a better experience with better quality shops.
Don't waste your time coming here.
Located just 10km north of Chengdu, the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding is a conservation facility dedicated to the preservation of giant pandas and other endangered animals. While visitors can no longer cuddle with the pandas as they once could, it remains one of the most convenient options for observing these adorable creatures up close. The base plays a crucial role in giant panda conservation, with successful breeding programs contributing to an increase in their wild population.
A great place to see pandas, as this is a closer place to city center vs other pandas conservation locations. It's a lot like a zoo with pandas. It's quite big which allows walking around into different enclosures to see the pandas.
There is also the enclosed area where pregnant pandas, young and baby pandas are kept. The newly born is no bigger than a squirrel but they grew fast. The young pandas in the crib can be entertaining as they are learning how to crawl and climb out of the crib.
Tip: try to get there around feeding time where the pandas will be active, as after they are full they tend to fall asleep - many wedge themselves between tree branches like giant koalas.
Saifu Angto — Google review
Tickets are $8, and buses in the base are $4. It is recommended not to go in summer, because giant pandas are not active outdoors in summer. The base is very large. In addition to watching pandas, it is also suitable for people who like to walk, The souvenir shop can use visa cards, and there are direct buses at the gate of the base to other scenic spots!
Omiks Ter — Google review
The research center for For the giant panda bears It is Magnificent! If you get a Chung Du It is a must to see and you've truly missed A international gem! I took the picture of the bear with his mouth wide open... Don't worry he was just yawning,
as the bear was just waking up. What an unusual and great experience!😊
Jerry Barber — Google review
Very much enjoyed my day here although there are a few things I would do differently, so hopefully others can learn from our experience. First of all, we saw more pandas than we had seen in the rest of our life combined. Such a large area with so many enclosures. However, my favorite was actually the red pandas. There were a larger number of them in a smaller area so much easier to see. They also seemed very playful and would chase each other and do other interesting behaviors. I'd be sure to swing by there.
It seems like the popular areas are mostly near the south gate, so that's where most people are entering from, and that's what we did. So we first went to the more popular areas and found them to be very, very crowded, even on a weekday. We were unable to get good pictures or videos of any of the younger pandas. To me it seems like luck of the draw if you can a good shot. For example, if a panda comes out, there is a small stretch where people can capture them on camera. It's not like people in that area will take 1 picture and let the next guy in. They will take pictures and videos until the panda is gone. So pretty much only people who happened to be there at the right time could get a good shot and anyone who is a little in front or behind is out of luck. If I could do it over, I would not spend as much time in the crowded areas.
After we finished with the south area, we continued on to the rest of the park, where there were a lot more pandas and a lot less people. It was a lot of walking, but it was here where we didn't have to get lucky to be in a good spot, and could take our time to get good photos. We found this part to be very relaxing and enjoyable compared to the chaos of people in the south area.
After we had finished exploring, we ended up in the West gate and wanted to take the shuttle back to the south gate. The line was incredibly long and we waited for about an hour. There were no chairs to sit in while we waited so after many hours of walking, this was a disaster. I think it was a combination of people entering the park trying to go to the south area to see the younger pandas, and people like us who were done exploring and going back to the entrance where we came. If I could do it over, I would do it backward and start at the west gate and finish at the south. There should be a lot less people going from South to west when you are finished.
Yiran Liu — Google review
Travel from Chengdu East Station, very convenient.
Arrive at noon, most pandas are asleep. But still pleasent to see they scratching themselves while sleeping. Very cute. According to some local guide, Pandas are more active from 7 to 9 am.
Marc Quinn — Google review
Wow! What an amazing experience. This review was a long time coming, but nonetheless the memories are so clear. Absolute highlight of my trip to Chengdu and these pandas are just lovable. The research centre looks after them and takes their well-being extremely seriously. Pandas are funny, clumsy but very smart animals too. If you ever get an opportunity to visit, please do so. It’s a lifetime memory
Alfred Aquino — Google review
No doubt the research center has done amazing work on creating solutions to save pandas from brink of extinction.
Visitor centre is not well organized, lengthy walks from place to place, queues everywhere and facilities not well managed. Takes forever to visit to see few cute pandas..
Ilja — Google review
Really fun seeing the pandas back in 2018. Was lucky enough to see the new born Pandas that were only a few weeks old. I must warn you to wear long sleeve and use lots of mosquito repellent as they will eat you alive. Seriously they've got no chill! Take precautions or you will leave looking like a dot to dot. Other then that I would definitely recommend visiting.
Penguin — Google review
Recommend to buy tickets in advance online. They don’t check your ID actually, so don’t worry about it.
The base is huge, should be a full day trip. It has stroller rental which is quite family friendly. It has a great number of visitors, so expect to wait for some programs. It has cafe, restaurant, and everything you need, so just come with full energy and enjoy this experience. We had a great time even though we didn’t stay long here as we got tired quickly 🤣
Henry Chen — Google review
The environment that the pandas reside in mimics their natural habitat; which is better than most zoos that I've visited. I loved the views that the center had to offer. However, some parts of the center can get a bit crowded.
Overall, it's an experiance that is worth travelling to during a stay in China.
Justin Chea — Google review
It was an amazing experience, loved it! The pandas, the place, everything in this place was fun! Totally recommend!
JasonFury xD — Google review
The centre is certainly worth a visit as it is the easiest way to see a panda up close - and all ages of panda. The centre is a bit of a mix between panda theme park / zoo and breeding centre - it wasn't clear how many of the panda bred here are released in the wild? Hopefully, none of the ones we saw as they were far to familiar with people for release. The pandas themselves were classic cute and cuddly, either playing with each other, sleeping or eating - all were classic photo opportunities. Also kept at the centre are Red panda, presumably part of a breeding program too? You can get really close to both species. Certainly is a must visit, but there are also questions about how much it contributes to wild giant panda or red panda conservation in the field.
Angus Carpenter — Google review
We went on a weekday and it was packed in the southern section of the park (where the most popular panda, Hua Hua, lives). Not wanting to wait for 2 hours in line for one panda, we walked around the area including the sunshine delivery house and saw several pandas, but also lots of crowds and guards yelling over megaphones. It was a hot day, so by noon, all of the pandas were relocated to the inside enclosures.
In the afternoon, we walked over to the west section of the park (panda enclosures with Moon names). All the pandas were indoors, but there were *zero* crowds, which was insane in comparison to the other half of the park which was jammed with people. If I were to go again, I’d highly recommend starting at the West entrance and seeing those pandas while outside and avoiding the crowds. I’m sure Hua Hua is cute but I’m not sure she’s worth hours of standing in the sun for a 30 second glimpse!
Forrest Bourke — Google review
That place is more than „must see”. It was great pleasure to see real Pandas. It is like cherry on a cake during the visit in Chengdu.
You can have walk in forst with wonderful smell. You can get rest in cafes. You can buy gifts.
We arrived at 7:30, the queue was very long already but when gate was opened, queue was movi g very smooth. We didn’t wait long to get in.
Marta Świątek — Google review
This place is huge, it took us 6-7 hours to explore this on foot and also eventually on tram/shuttle train as we clocked 20000 steps. A lot of panda but definitely be there by 730am or earlier, the queue is always long, this is China!:
SiFeRa — Google review
It's a must visit place when you are in Chengdu. We went to the wrong place to see the superstar "Hwa Hwa". Went to the Chengdu Zoo. And found no Hwa-Hwa. The staff of Chengdu said that Hwa-Hwa is on the Panda Breeding center. And we're quickly find a MTR then get a bus to get into the Panda Breeding center. It cost us ¥58 each person for the entrance ticket, and we got an hour queueing to see the Cute Hwa-Hwa. We had only 3 mins to see Hwa-Hwa. It worth to visit this place. Get a shuttle mini van to get around this place just for ¥30 each person. This place was a Huge place. And you may find many Pandas everywhere.
David Pina — Google review
Queue time about 20 minutes to enter the panda base. There are many places where we can see giant pandas, but we discovered that the moon sanctuary was the best with closer distance, and we observed about 10 pandas there. Sun sanctuary and other places were too crowded, and we hardly could have space to stand.
There are many photo spots inside the park.
The panda post office near the entrance and tourist centre was interesting. There are many panda stamps for my panda collection booklet.
There is another panda post office outside the park. Here, I also got many panda stamps and were able to buy a postcard to mail to our home country. It takes about 10 days to reach our home in Malaysia
Hock Sing Tan — Google review
Remember to purchase tickets online in advance! There are no tickets for sale on site. We visited the research base in the afternoon and realised that the pandas will return to their resting areas at 430pm. Therefore, it was quite rushed for us. I would strongly recommend visiting early in the morning. Another tip is, just get on the tram and visit all key places first before thinking to walk the trails. The place is massive! There's a stop at the tower and it's only for photography, there's no panda there.
I would also suggest families with babies not not bring strollers, a carrier is more recommended. Too many stairs, escalators as the lifts are not that convenient. Overall, I will visit again and plan my journey in advance before visiting.
Willard Emmanuel — Google review
Enjoyed this extensive panda zoo park. Grounds are very well maintained, and pandas very active when we were there in the cool March morning. The facilities and landscaping were very nice.
Only the enclosure to the popular panda Hwa Hwa was 1hr long. We skipped it. There was plenty of others to enjoy.
Note that the park is huge, so either buy the tram ticket or be prepared to walk a lot.
Overall recommended.
Mihwa Lee — Google review
The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding is a remarkable institution dedicated to the conservation and breeding of giant pandas. Situated in Chengdu, China, this research base plays a crucial role in safeguarding the endangered giant panda population.
The facility provides a conducive environment for pandas, simulating their natural habitat while ensuring their well-being. Visitors have the unique opportunity to witness these iconic creatures up close, observing their playful antics and learning about their habits. The base's commitment to research extends beyond breeding, contributing valuable insights into panda behavior, nutrition, and overall health.
The professionalism and dedication of the staff at the Chengdu Research Base are commendable. They are knowledgeable about panda conservation and eagerly share information with visitors. The educational programs offered here contribute to raising awareness about the importance of protecting these beloved animals.
The base also actively engages in international collaborations, furthering global efforts for giant panda conservation. The picturesque landscapes and well-maintained enclosures make the visit a memorable experience. Overall, the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding stands as a beacon of hope for giant panda conservation, successfully combining education, research, and breeding in a captivating and informative manner.
ajleeblog — Google review
This was one of the highlights of my trip to China to visit the research base for Pandas. Firstly it is quite a vast area and requires quite a bit of walking through numerous Panda enclosures including those for red pandas.
It is quite crowded and it might be difficult to view the Pandas with the crowds, in addition to the fact that sometimes the Pandas may not be in easily visible locations within their enclosures.
Be ready to spend a few hours here.
The work they do here and how well organized it is is truly amazing.
Chathurika Ratnasekera — Google review
If you are in Chengdu and if you like the cutest of cute fuzzy animals, this should be on top of your list. I wish the ticketing and other services were more well-thought-out towards international visitors without local guides, though.
The park itself is well-maintained with loads of green spaces, shops, restaurants, etc.
There are multiple places to see other than pandas like a research facility, a small cinema showing videos of pandas' lifecycles, and a small museum.
The park is huge so put aside enough time. Also, pandas did not seem particularly keen on showing themselves a lot. You would have to be patient to see them. But when you do see them, you are in for a treat.
Famen Temple, a revered ancient site, boasts a tall pagoda and sacred relics of the Buddha. It is considered one of the most beautiful and historical temples in the world as it houses significant artifacts of Buddhism. The temple features a blend of modern and traditional Buddhist elements, creating a unique atmosphere for visitors to experience.
A huge temple
mixture of modern and traditional Buddhist elements
Guolei Wang — Google review
Huge temple. The highlights is the pagoda which supposedly contains a digit from the finger of Buddha sent here after his death entombed underneath the pagoda. The relic was only discovered recently after an earthquake brought down the pagoda and during excavation after the destruction, archealogists found the relic buried under the rubble.
EK T — Google review
one of the most beautiful and historical temple in the world contains the artifacts of buddhism.
leslie bateman — Google review
I rated this temple a five because of the sheer size. It is pretty new and it is built to attract visitors. The site is huge and you should get the ticket with the tram ride to save some walking and get away from the sun. There are several buildings to visit and a museum where the relic is kept. This place is a must if you are a staunch Buddhist.
Julian Wong — Google review
Nothing special and quiet place, but I think it is special for Buddhism because they claim this place has the remain of Buddha.
Chi Lam — Google review
I've been to at least a hundred Buddhist and Taoist temples throughout Asia. This takes the cake as the biggest. Do yourself a favor and rent the tourist vehicle between the South gate and the North temple. Has a famous finger bone relic in the main hall.
Brandon Schulthies — Google review
The theatre show "Famen Renaissance 法门往事” is a must to see before proceed to the museum, the original temple and tower to learn more about the past and present of Famen temple. Nice vegan buffet available here too.
LP Yeap — Google review
must visit, long walk.
Ting Ting Hsu — Google review
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The Fortifications of Xi'an, also known as Xian City Wall, are a well-preserved ancient defensive system in China. Built in 1370 during the Ming dynasty, it is one of the largest and most complete city walls still standing. The 13.7 km long wall surrounds the center of Xi'an and features imposing gates, a moat, and a cycling path atop the walls. This historical architectural marvel offers visitors an ideal opportunity to cycle around and explore its significance.
Great place for walking and getting glimpses of the ancient part of the city. Bike is highly recommended if you intend to go around.
Spyros N — Google review
Very impressive walls with an imposing facade and a beautiful moat. Possible to get on top and walk along it. Very well preserved.
Saikhnaa — Google review
Entrance fee CNY54, bought on the spot via Wechat and entered via the South entrance, which is where the metro exit D1 leads to.
At level 2 of the city wall, there's a centerpiece of the entire area and a staff comes by at designated times to give a brief of it. Lucky to catch the 4pm one and got a better understanding of how the city wall came to be and possibly the origin of the term '买东西' , stemming from the only 2 markets at that time 东市 (local market)& 西市 (international one where they traded with 西域).
The entire wall is 6km long but I've clocked enough steps for the day, so I walked for just a stretch along the city wall, entering from 永宁门 and exited thru 文昌门.
Daphne Yeo — Google review
The Xi'an City Wall stands tall and proud, a magnificent testament to ancient Chinese architectural prowess and the city's rich history. My experience walking atop this well-preserved fortification was nothing short of awe-inspiring.
The sheer grandeur of the wall, spanning around the city like a protective embrace, is a sight to behold. The meticulous preservation allows visitors to step back in time and imagine the city's past glory. Walking or cycling along its broad paths offered panoramic views of the surrounding cityscape and the contrast between modernity and antiquity.
The attention to detail in the construction is remarkable. The watchtowers, battlements, and gates showcase the precision and skill of ancient artisans. The history embedded within every brick, every carved stone, creates an immersive experience, offering a glimpse into Xi'an's storied past.
Capturing the essence of this ancient marvel was a highlight of my visit. The sweeping views from the wall, the play of light on the aged bricks, and the architectural details provided endless opportunities for stunning photography. For those wishing to bring a piece of this historical wonder home, I highly recommend exploring the captivating photos available for purchase on www.Renes-Photo.Shop. These images beautifully encapsulate the majesty of the Xi'an City Wall, allowing you to relive its grandeur at any time.
The Xi'an City Wall isn't just a monument; it's a living testament to China's enduring legacy. It's a must-visit for history enthusiasts, offering a profound sense of connection to the past and a chance to appreciate the architectural marvels of ancient China.
A visit to the Xi'an City Wall promises a memorable journey through time, offering both a sense of grandeur and a deep appreciation for the historical significance of this magnificent structure. It's an experience that leaves an indelible mark and a lasting admiration for the ingenuity of the past.
Rene Schildt — Google review
Visited in December. Go up anywhere in the 4 Cardinal direction gates and rent some bikes. It's pretty fun and a good workout. It took us 1.5 hours on a tandem bike, stopping along the way. There are restaurants and restrooms at the top. The south gate is the fanciest. Tandem bike was 90 rmb for 3 hours with a 100 rmb security deposit.
Mike X — Google review
Great memories, worth visiting
Awais Qutab — Google review
This was my trip plan
1. Terracotta Worries and Horses Museum
2. Datang Everbright City
3. Great Wild Goose Pagoda
4. Muslim Quarter
5. Fortification of Xian
6. Bell Tower of Xian
7. Drum Tower
8.Mount Huashan
Halil Erdogan — Google review
Great Wall of Xi'an is a well known place in the city, it's very famous and old as it's an ancient wall like the great wall of china, you need to pay 100 yuan to enter it, there is also discount for students 50% if u have your student ID card with you, during Chinese new year celebrations it's very crowded and marvelous cuz Chinese celebrations are amazing, 10 days before the spring festival you will see a lot of red lanterns around the city as it's traditional way of celebration to hang the red lanterns as a sign of welcoming the new year with prosperity and happiness.
The wall is very long and you can ride bicycle to explore all the wall, also Chinese respect bicycles a lot as it's very important in their culture.
Mo-Travelleer X — Google review
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Visited Oct 2015
The fortifications of Xi'an known as Xi'an City Wall, in Xi'an, represent one of the oldest, largest and best preserved Chinese city walls. It was built under the rule of the Hongwu Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang as a military defense system. It exhibits the "complete features of the rampart architecture of feudal society".
It has been refurbished many times since it was built in the 14th century, thrice at intervals of about 200 years in the later half of the 1500s and 1700s, and in recent years in 1983. The wall encloses an area of about 14 square kilometres (5.4 sq mi).
ARC — Google review
X'ian Wall is a great place to visit during your trip to X'ian. Visit during sunset time to get the best views. Do try the bike ride available on the wall. Few bike rentals available on the wall, a bit expensive but worth the experience to ride a bike on the wall. Lot of food stalls also available on the wall. They do have some laser shows also few times a week, do check that before visiting.
Rajat Bansal — Google review
It was such a fun and nice day on the wall! We had a tour guide who took us through all the must places and let us explore most of it on our own. The weather was so nice and I learned so much about the evolution of bicycles and their importance to the Chinese culture.
Stephanei Fox — Google review
Worth walking the whole perimeter, recommended
Fidel — Google review
History moments not to be missed while visiting Xi'An