Bipenggou Travel Guide

  Basic information Area code: 0837 Emergency phone: 110, 120, 119 Sichuan Provincial Tourism Bureau: 028-86702855 Li County Tourism Bureau: 0837-6822888 Li County Tourism Comprehensive Law Enforcement Bureau: 0837-6824766 Guergou Police Station: 0837-6838218 Tao Ping Village Management Office: 0837-6836008 Bi […]

 

Basic information

Area code: 0837
Emergency phone: 110, 120, 119
Sichuan Provincial Tourism Bureau: 028-86702855
Li County Tourism Bureau: 0837-6822888
Li County Tourism Comprehensive Law Enforcement Bureau: 0837-6824766
Guergou Police Station: 0837-6838218
Tao Ping Village Management Office: 0837-6836008
Bi Penggou complaints: 0837-6824845

Travel information

• The Bipenggou scenic spot has a large temperature difference between morning and evening, The weather in the mountains is changeable. It is best to prepare an umbrella or poncho.
• It is not advisable to wear hard-soled shoes and high-heeled shoes. It is best to wear comfortable hiking shoes. The scenic area has strong ultraviolet rays. It is recommended to prepare sunscreen, winter clothes, hats, scarves, and gloves in advance.
• Bipenggou is in high-altitude area. Visitors may have altitude sickness. Try not to exercise vigorously, reduce drinking, smoking, etc., and add water in a timely manner. Prepare Rhodiola and other plateau medicines or bring small oxygen Bottles for emergency use.

 

Medical treatment

Li County People’s Hospital
Address: 1 Xinglong Street, Zagunao Town, Li County, Aba Prefecture
Tel: 0837-6822807
Taoping Township Hospital
Address: People’s Government of Taoping Township, Li County, Aba Prefecture
Tel: 0837-6836050
Miyalo Center Hospital
Address: Next to the police station in Miyalo Street, Mia Luo Town, Li County, Aba Prefecture
Tel: 0837-6831139
County Gul Gully Hospital
Address: No. 26 Wenquan Road, Li County, Aba Prefecture
Tel: 0837-6838598

Destination Overview

 

Destination sketch

Li County has beautiful scenery, with Miyaluo Red Leaves Scenic Area, Guergou “Shenfeng Hot Spring”, Taoping Qiang village, and Bi Penggou natural scenery. It is the most close plateau scenery to Chengdu. National Highway No. 317 and zagunao River run through the county, The transportation is very convenient. It is an important gateway connecting the mainland with the prairies and the northwest, and is an important gateway to Aba Prefecture.

Local life

In Lixian County, there are three main ethnic groups, Tibetan, Qiang, and Han. According to historical records, the Gyarong Tibetans who lived in Lixian County migrated from Tibet in the fourth century AD and have a history of more than 1,300 years.

Beliefs and taboos

The religious beliefs of the Qiang ethnic group still remain at the stage of the primitive religious beliefs of worshipping gods, and the content mainly include nature worship and ancestor worship. In addition, Taoism, Buddhism (Chinese and Tibetan), Christianity, Catholicism, and Islam all have influence in the reclamation area, especially Tibetan Buddhism.

Culture

Pot zhuang dance in Tibetan and Qiang ethnic group.
This ethnic self-entertainment dance is a shining pearl of Li County’s long-standing national culture. No matter whether it is male or female, young or old, regardless of ethnic group, they all like to participate.
White Stone Worship of Gyarong Tibetans
Lixian County is a place where Gyarong Tibetans live in. There are white stones on the four corners of the roofs of the Gyarong Tibetans. They regard the stone as their gods. when they do sowing seeds, harvesting, and ancestor worship festivals, The Gyarong Tibetans will worship the white stone.

Local festival.

The Lunar New Year of Qiang
The calendar year is also known as the Lunar New Year. It is held on the first day of the Lunar New Year in October and lasts from 3 to 5 days, In the Qiang’s New Years, you must worship the god of heaven, the god of mountain, and the village god (site owner). The whole people in the village reunion for dinner, drinking alcohol, jumping Sharon (also known as “pot Zhuang” is an unaccompanied group circle song and dance), During the holiday season, people stopped working, dressed in festive costumes, and participated in grand ceremonies.
Mountain worship Festival
In addition to the calendar years, the most important ethnic festival of the Qiang nationality is the “ Mountain worship Festival”. It is full of rich religious colors and the ancient mystery culture.

Language

They speak Sichuan language and can communicate with mandarin, but can not speak English.

Best Travel season

The best time to travel to Bipenggou is from May to October each year, and the temperature in these months is more appropriate. To travel to the plateau, you must bring enough cold-warm clothing and sunscreen skin care products.

Currency and Consumption

 

Consumption level

Bipenggou’s consumption level is not high, accommodation and diets maintain the level with normal attractions surrounding, and only Taoping Qiang village is too commercialized. Most of the sights can be reached by long-distance buses from Wenchuan and Li County. Therefore, the transportation costs are cheaper than other scenic spots in Sichuan province. The average daily travel cost in Bibenggou is about 300 yuan.

 UnionPay ATM

It is recommended that it handle complex banking operations in Chengdu as much as possible. Lixian’s consumption level is not high and it does not need to carry too mu cash.

Practical information

Ganzi Prefecture Tourism Bureau
Address: No. 189 Yanhe West Road, Kangding City
Tel: 0836-2835469
Www.gzzta.gov.cn
Bipenggou Tourist Service Center
Address: Bipenggou Scenic Area, Putou Town, Li County, Aba County
Taoping Qiang village Tourist Service Center
Address: Within the Taoping Qiang village, Xuecheng Town, Li County, Aba Prefecture
Muka Dongzhai Tourist Reception Center
Address: Muka Village, Xuecheng Town, Li County, Aba Prefecture
Li County, Ganbao Tibetan Village Tourist Reception Center
Address: Aba Prefecture, Li County, Ganbao Tibetan Village Scenic Area

Intercity traffic

 

Aircraft

Tourists from other places can choose to fly to Chengdu, and then transfer from Chengdu to Bipengou by other means of transportation. The estimated driving distance is 2 hours.
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, CTU
Address: Shuangliu County, Chengdu
Tel: 028-85205555
Www.cdairport.com

Long-distance bus

Chengdu Chadianzi Bus Terminal
Address: Yangxi Overpass, Sanhuan Road, Chengdu
Tel: 028-87506610
Li County Passenger Station
There is a shuttle bus bound for Malkon County at 7:10 every day. The fare is 43 yuan. 5 shuttle bus to Wenchuan every day. 4 shuttle bus to Dujiangyan, 4 shuttle bus to Chengdu, 2 shuttle bus to Solo Valley, 5 shuttle bus to Miyaluo.
Address: No. 48, Qinshui Road, West District, Zagunao Town, Liba County, Aba
Tel: 0837-6822767

Attractions

 

Miyaluo red leaves scenic spot

Miyaluo Scenic Spot is a very seasonal spot. Apart from the season when the red leaves are immersed, there is nothing special about it. The best time to visit is from October to November. During this period, you can travel from the town of Miyaluo and follow the national road.
Address: Mia Luo Town, Li County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture
Arrival method: Chengdu Bus Terminal has long-distance buses to Malcolm and Hongyuan every day, through Miyalo Town; in Li County Bus Terminal, you can also take a shuttle bus to Miyaluo Town and drive for 1 hour.
Tickets: Free

Guergou Holy peak Hot Spring

The water temperature of Holy Peak Hot Spring is maintained at about 52℃year round. The maximum water temperature is up to 64°C. The spring water contains 17 kinds of trace elements that are beneficial to the human body. It is the only natural hot mineral spring that integrates bathing, dining and treatmen , skin care, weight loss, longevity and other functions.
Address: On both sides of Wenquan Road, Guergou Town, Li County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture
How to get there: Take a shuttle bus to Miyaluo,hongyuan grassland, and Malcolm to get off the bus and walk across the bridge.
Tickets: 68 yuan, free hot springs in hotel accommodation in Guergou

Tao Ping Qiang Village

Tao Ping Qiang Village is one of the most well-preserved village buildings in the world. It is known as the “Eastern Castle.” Within the village, there are two towers of nine-storey stone blocks standing on the opposite side of the beacon tower.
Address: Taoping Township, Li County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture
Arrival method: Take a shuttle bus from Chengdu to Li County, Malkhong, and Hongyuan and get off at Taoping Qiang village
Tickets: old village 60 yuan, new village free

Ganbao Tibetan Village

Ganbao Tibetan village is a Tibetan village in Ganbao Township, Li County, Sichuan Province. The village is built on the slopes of the river, Ganbao means “the village on the hillside” in Tibetan word. The Ganbao Tibetan village is the most complete and largest preserved Gyarong Tibetan Village in Lixian County. There are unique pot zhuang dance, folk songs, costumes, customs, and other Tibetan cultures in Jiarong can be enjoyed by tourists.
After the 5.12 earthquake, the Tibetan village was severely damaged. After two years of reconstruction work, the Tibetan village was basically restored.
Address: Ganbao Township, Li County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture
Arrival method: Take a taxi from Li County to Ganbao about 15 yuan, from Chengdu to Li County, the long-distance car stopped by the Ganbao Xiang
Tickets: Free

Bipenggou Mass Ecological Scenic Area

There are beautiful natural scenery and excellent ecological environment in Bipengou original ecological area. A wide variety of red leaves and azaleas make you relaxed and happy. The streams in the primeval forest, the waterfalls on the cliffs, and the strange glacier can always make you forget all the troubles. Autumn leaves and winter snow are the most beautiful.
The most basic two-day tour route is to take a scenic sightseeing bus from the entrance for about 15 kilometers, then walk to the campsite and get back on the next day.
There is also a famous crossing route from Bipengou to Siguniang(Four girls mountain) Mountain. The trip lasts for 4 days. There are many dangerous crossings on the way. It is best to have an experienced local guide escort. The guide fee is about 100 yuan per day.
Jianzhuxia
Bamboo is one of the favorite foods for giant pandas. Bibenggou is located in the world’s natural heritage – giant panda habitat range, the canyon growing more than 1,000 acres of bamboo.
Dragon King Sea
The emerald highland lakes changes with four seasons. Local legends have known that the Dragon King lived at the bottom of the lake, hence the name “Dragon King Sea.”
Namu lake
Unlike the Dragon King Sea, in the winter, the Namu lake surface seems to be completely frozen. However, under the lake, water flows constantly. It looks like a mirror and jade, and is pure and clean, so the local people use the holy Tibetan girl named Namu.
Crescent Snow Mountain, Glacier
The peaks of the glacier peaks are about 4,600 meters above sea level. They are covered by ice and snow all year round, Due to its unique shape, the distance is like a crescent moon, hence the name “Crescent Mountain, Glacier”.
Protector God Mountain
The highest peak is about 4,800 meters above sea level. The mountains are beautiful and straightforward, Some of peaks line up in the sky, others stand upright, and the clouds linger around the mountain in the early morning. The peaks appear looming like Buddhas guarding the shrine, Named “Protective Magic Mountain”.
Address: No. 88, Piaotou Village, Piaotou Township, Li County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture
Arrival method: During busy season, take the shuttle bus from Lixian County, ticket 10 yuan; when the off-season chartered to the scenic entrance 60 yuan, to the Shanghazii sub-200 yuan
Opening hours: 8:00-17:00, 8:00-15:00 after National Day holiday
Tickets: 140 yuan (including sightseeing cars)
Tel: 0837-6824845
Www.bipenggou.net

Meng Tun Valley Scenic Area

In addition to the Mengtun Ancient Fort, the main scenic spots are concentrated in the Shangmeng region, which integrates snow-covered mountain meadows, glacial lakes, virgin forests, and rare wild animals and plants.
Address: Shangmeng Township and Xiameng County, Li County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture
Arrival method: In addition to self-driving, you can also transfer at Xuecheng, private van 15 yuan
Self-driving route: Chengdu – Chengguan high speed – Duwen Expressway – Wenchuan – Xuecheng Town (turn right into the ditch 26 km) – Tas Village, Shangmeng Township
Tickets: Free

Weiguan stone Building

Weiguan stone building has more than 10 floors and is tens of meters high. It can see the enemy’s situation in the distance; at the same time, it can also defend fortifications. Another important use is to transmit information. The top of the dome was emitting smoke, until the enemy information reached the headquarters.
Address: Next to State Road 317, Li County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture
Arrival method: Taxi from Li County about 10 yuan, you can also drive along the 317 National Road 5 kilometers to

Photography recommendation

The best season for photographing Miyaluo leaves is in early November, before 11 o’clock in the morning or after 3:00 p.m., when the light is soft, and when photographing scenery at high altitudes, remember to bring a hood, polarizer, and other equipment.

Itinerary

 

Guergou Gully trekking route

DAY1: Chengdu – Wenchuan – Shangmeng
DAY2: Shangmeng – Camp No. 2
DAY3: Camp No. 2 – Longzui Pass
DAY4: Longzui Pass – Li County Ranch
DAY5: Li County Ranch – Miyaluo Town

3 days tour in Li County

DAY1: Chengdu – Taoping Qiang village – Miyaluo
DAY2: Miyaluo – Bipenggou – Xuecheng – Shangmeng Township
DAY3: Shangmeng Township – Wenchuan – Chengdu

Food

Lixian cuisine brings the Tibetan and Qiang people’s catering culture together. There are authentic Qiang dishes such as: Nine bowls, steamed noodles, gold wrapped silver, stone bean curd, and various wild vegetables. There are also unique Tibetan dishes such as Tibetan hotpot, buckwheat noodles, monk buns, various wild herbs, and ghee tea. Some restaurants in winter towns will also have stew series such as stewed beef and mutton.

activity

 

Trekking

The country’s top ten classic crossing routes, many walking enthusiasts are aimed at this route when they came to Bipengou. It takes at least 3 days for the whole journey, 50 kilometers on foot, and an average altitude of 3,500 meters or more along the way.
The trip start at Bipenggou can start from the forest farm and turn over the pass (4700 meters above sea level) to the platform. The conditions of the large platform can be camped, but it is advisable to continue on the way and cross the redwood trees to reach the campsite on the first day, Kazigouwei (3990 meters above sea level). The first day went the most, about 26 kilometers, and normal walking speed takes 9 hours. Therefore, rest as soon as possible after camp and adjust your strength.
The next day was more relaxing because of the spectacular scenery along the way. You can stop at many places, go through the Jiguan stone and Gaoyanwo, and finally arrive at Muluozi (3,760 meters above sea level) to complete the journey of this day, which is 11 kilometers.
On the last day of trekking, starting from the muluozi, after the Lianghekou, dry tree beach, Lama Temple finally reached the end of the crossing – Rilong Town.

Accommodation

There are high-end hotels inside of Bipengou, which are characterized by villa-style architectural styles and best viewing windows, but the prices are extremely expensive, and they will be full in advance during the peak season. The standard rooms will cost between 400 and 600 yuan a night. You can also choose the surrounding ordinary hotel, standard room about 150 yuan.
In addition, the tourist reception center of the scenic spot provides simple accommodation, each bed is 75 yuan. Tourists who like to camp can bring their own equipment, there are designated camping sites within the area, need to pay tens yuan management fees.

shopping

 

Local characteristics

Kazi walnuts
Qiang embroidery

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