Bipenggou

Chinese name: 毕棚沟
Geographical Location: In Solo Valley, Putou Township, Li County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan 四川阿坝藏族羌族自治州理县朴头乡梭罗沟境内
Climatic conditions: Transitional area from mid-subtropical monsoon climate to continental plateau climate
Opening hours: May 1st – September 30th: Monday to Sunday 15:30; October 1st – April 30th: Monday to Sunday 15:00, (Stop selling tickets at 15:30, stop entering the park at 15:30); operating hours of sightseeing cars: 8:30-17:30
Attraction level:National AAAA scenic spot
Ticket price: Ticket 60 yuan/person, scenic spot traffic ticket 60 yuan/person
Land area: 180 km²
Famous attractions: Banji Peak Glacier, Swallow Rock Nest, Red Leaf Valley, Dragon King Sea
Official Website：http://www.bipenggou.net/
Tel: 0837-6824845

Bipenggou

Discover the Enchanting Beauty of Bipenggou

Introduction to Bipenggou

Nestled in the heart of the Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province, Bipenggou is a hidden gem waiting to be explored. Known for its breathtaking landscapes and tranquil environment, Bipenggou is an ideal destination for travelers seeking a peaceful retreat amidst nature. With its diverse natural attractions and cultural richness, Bipenggou offers an unforgettable experience for all visitors.

A Scenic Wonderland

Bipenggou boasts a stunning array of natural landscapes, from dense forests and crystal-clear lakes to towering snow-capped peaks and expansive meadows. Each season brings a unique charm to the valley: vibrant blooms in spring, lush greenery in summer, a riot of colors in autumn, and serene snow-covered scenery in winter. The scenic beauty of Bipenggou provides an idyllic setting for photography and nature walks.

Diverse Flora and Fauna

Home to a rich biodiversity, Bipenggou is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and botanists. The region supports a variety of plant and animal species, including several rare and endangered ones. Visitors can spot majestic yaks, colorful pheasants, and even the elusive red panda. The lush vegetation and pristine environment make it a prime location for eco-tourism and nature observation.

Cultural Heritage

Bipenggou is not only a natural wonder but also a place of cultural significance. The area is inhabited by the Tibetan and Qiang ethnic groups, who have preserved their unique customs and traditions for centuries. Tourists can experience local culture by visiting traditional villages, enjoying folk dances, and tasting authentic Tibetan and Qiang cuisine. The warm hospitality of the locals adds to the charm of Bipenggou.

Adventure and Relaxation

Whether you are an adventure seeker or someone looking to relax, Bipenggou has something to offer. Outdoor enthusiasts can engage in activities like hiking, horseback riding, and camping, while those seeking tranquility can soak in the natural hot springs or enjoy a leisurely walk through the serene landscapes. The well-developed tourist infrastructure ensures a comfortable and enjoyable visit.

Why Visit Bipenggou?

Bipenggou is a perfect blend of natural beauty, biodiversity, and cultural richness. It offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in nature and culture. Whether you’re looking for adventure, relaxation, or a cultural experience, Bipenggou promises a memorable journey.

Plan Your Visit

Conveniently located near Chengdu, Bipenggou is easily accessible by road. With its well-maintained trails, modern facilities, and friendly locals, it is an excellent destination for both short getaways and extended vacations. Pack your essentials and get ready to explore the enchanting beauty of Bipenggou!

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Things To Do

Chengdu Bipenggou Tour

Hotel Recommendation: 【理县华美达温泉大酒店】@Ramada Hotel

It takes about 30 minutes by car from Bipenggou Parking Lot to Ramada Hotel

Yak beef hot pot

Bipenggou Travel Guide

Bipenggou is located in Sologou, Putou Township, Li County, Aba Prefecture. It is famous for its beautiful natural scenery and intact natural ecological landscape. It is a well-known holy place for viewing red leaves in China. If you are not an outdoor player who hikes through, visiting Bipenggou is relatively simple.

Spring in Bipenggou

Spring in Bipenggou is a good place to watch flowers. The blue sky, white clouds, mountain peaks, snow peaks, weathered rocks, alpine meadows, alpine shrubs and mixed forests form a wonderful natural landscape in spring, where wild flowers, weeds and Chinese medicinal materials, Rare and rare animals and various birds can be seen everywhere. Every spring, wild flowers and weeds all over the mountains compete to bloom, especially in the season of croissants blooming from early May to June. All kinds of croissants spread all over the valley Inside, exudes a faint fragrance.

good place to escape the heat in summer

Bipenggou is a good place to escape the heat in summer. The large area of virgin forest here regulates the climate, purifies the air, and beautifies the environment. The mountains are full of verdant green, and thousands of trees are competing for prosperity. The wind is icy and the air is cool, and the summer is cool. On a sunny day, people walk in the forest, by the stream, or take a battery car to enjoy the beautiful scenery, get close to nature, relax, and put themselves in a highly beautiful and cool environment, giving people peace, comfort, and real Feel the fun of nature

The autumn colors of Bipenggou

The autumn colors of Bipenggou are intoxicating. September to November every year is a good viewing period for the colorful red leaves. The colorful forest belt stretches from the bottom of the valley to the top of the mountain for dozens of miles. Some are as bright as gold, some are verdant and verdant, red maples are like fire, and the forests are all dyed; the streams in the mountains are gurgling, the snow peaks are crystal clear, and the colorful oil paintings are reflected in the water, forming a charming golden autumn picture scroll.

Winter Travel Experience

The magical winter scenery of Bipenggou makes people nostalgic and forgetful because of its seclusion, danger, majesty and strangeness. The snow accumulation period in Bipenggou in winter is from the end of November to the end of March of the following year. The snow thickness is more than 60 cm. The snow quality is excellent, and the low latitude has a long snow season. Here, you can trek, ski, skate, climb snow peaks, have snowball fights, and make snowmen.

natural environment

The unique natural environment has formed the unique ecological environment of Bipenggou, where many rare birds and animals thrive. There are 76 species of mammals and 210 species of birds in the nature reserve. The national first-level or second-level key protected animals are giant panda, forest musk deer, horse musk deer, Sichuan golden monkey, wildebeest, leopard, macaque, Tibetan chief monkey, black bear, Red pandas, blue sheep, and other animal resources.

There are also hundreds of kinds of Chinese medicinal materials and edible fungi in Bipenggou, such as Cordyceps, Gastrodia elata, Fritillaria, matsutake, morel and so on.

A place where mountaineering enthusiasts yearn for

Bipenggou Banji Peak Glacier is a place that mountaineering enthusiasts yearn for. Every year, domestic and foreign mountaineering teams will climb here to compare their heights. On May 4, 2004, seven climbers successfully climbed to the summit. The altitude is 5430 meters. According to the shape of the top of the mountain, the first climber named it Banji Peak. At present, the Bipenggou Banji Peak Glacier has become the most ideal mountain for mountaineering enthusiasts.

Half Ridge Peak is also connected to Yaomei Peak leading to Siguniang Mountain. On the ridge extending not far to the northeast is Dahuang Peak. Dahuang Peak is 5922 meters and is the second highest peak in Aba Prefecture. “China’s Top Ten Classic Hiking Crossing Lines” Siguniang Mountain Changpinggou to Bipenggou, this mysterious lifeline is also called “China’s Alps”, “China National Geographic” magazine selected it as one of China’s top ten The classic hiking route ranks sixth. Every year, a large number of Chinese and foreign outdoor sports enthusiasts come here to complete this beautiful crossing journey, with a total length of 66 kilometers.

Highlights of Bipenggou

1.Dragon King’s Lake—Emerald Lake surrounded by snow capped mountains
2.Namu Lake—Traveller can stay overnight at Namu Lake Hot Spring Hotel, enjoy the hot spring and yat meat hotpot
3.Shanghaizi-Transportation hub, travellers take shuttle bus from here and can buy food and drinks
3.Panyang Lake—There are many snow activities in winter
4.Yanziyan Grassland-In summer and autumn, it turns into vast grass land

Recommended Itineary：

2-Day Bipenggou Valley Getaway Tour

Day 1:Chengdu-3.5h-Bipenggou Stay overnight near Bipenggou
Day 2:Bipenggou-3.5h-Chengdu (backway pass through Dujiangyan, which you can visit along the way.or you can do so on the first day.)

3-Day Bipenggou&Dagu Glacier Loop Tour

Day 1: Chengdu-3.5h-Bipenggou Stay overnight near Bipenggou
Day 2: Bipenggou-3.5h-Dagu Glacier
Day 3: Dagu Glacier-Chengdu

Bipenggou Accommodation Guide

★ Goukou (Scenic Area Entrance):

Along National Highway 317 near the Tourist Center, you will find family-run guesthouses and small inns. The accommodation scale is relatively small and facilities are basic, but the area is very close to the scenic spot—within walking distance.

★ Putou Township:

Located 14 kilometers from the Tourist Center, this area offers a larger number of accommodations with better facilities and overall comfort.

★ Lixian County Town:

This area provides the best accommodation conditions, though it is farther from the scenic area.

★ Guer Valley (Guer Gou):

The only hot spring area in Lixian. Accommodation here is quite good and is an ideal choice after visiting Bipenggou—enjoying the hot springs is a perfect way to relax and unwind.

★ Inside the Scenic Area:

The Namu Lake Hotel is the only lodging option located within Bipenggou itself. It combines accommodation with hot spring access, allowing guests to enjoy an early morning soak while watching the sunrise.

Travel Route

Sightseeing bus route

Tourist Center-Shanghaizi Station(40-50 min ride)
Entrance fee+Sightseeing Bus: 109RMB/person(Mandatory)

Shuttle Bus route

Shuttle bus: Single trip 20RMB/person,roundtrip 30RMB/person( Optional)
Route 1: Shanghaizi Station-Panyang Lake Station(15min ride)
Route 2: Panyang Lake Station-Yanziyan Station(15 min ride)

Travel Tips:

Travelers can either hike along the trail or take shuttle bus from Shanghaizi station to explore more of Bipenggou.

For walking, it will take about 3-4 hours,make sure to return the bus terminal-Shanghaizi station before 5pm to catch the last bus.

Tour Route:

Route Structure

The scenic area has only one main touring route, divided into three sections that combine transportation and hiking:

Tourist Center → Shanghaizi Service Station (Sections 1)

After buying tickets from the gate of the scenic spot and entering, take the sightseeing bus of the scenic spot and pass through Longwanghai and Namu Lake, and then you can go directly to the Shanghaizi Sub-reception Center, the whole journey is about 26 kilometers. There are snow-capped mountains along the way, and there are many viewing spots for red leaves.

You must take the scenic area shuttle bus (about 40 minutes), with a brief stop at Longwang Lake (龙王海).
Tip: No need to stop—continue directly to Shanghaizi, where the scenery is much better.

Shanghaizi → Panyang Lake (Sections 2)

4.5 km, accessible by hiking trail or electric shuttle (30 RMB round trip / 20 RMB one-way).
Tip:

For average physical strength: choose the round-trip shuttle.
For good physical strength: buy a one-way uphill ticket and hike downhill for better sightseeing.

Panyang Lake → Swallow Rock Basin (Yanziyanwo) (Sections 3)

4.5 km, also available by hiking or electric shuttle (same prices as above).
The route passes Hongshan Lake (downhill shuttle available).
Tip: Buy a one-way uphill ticket and hike down for the best experience.

Additional Information (Based on Scenic Area Features)

Bipenggou is located in Lixian County, Aba Prefecture, Sichuan, famous for snow-capped peaks, autumn colors, and alpine lakes. This route is the classic way to explore the area.

Key Highlights:
- Shanghaizi serves as the central transport hub.
- Panyang Lake: iconic snow-mountain reflections.
- Swallow Rock Basin: high-altitude meadow with distant views of Mount Siguniang.
Transportation Costs:
- The scenic shuttle bus (60 RMB round trip) is mandatory.
- Electric shuttles are optional—buy them as needed to save energy.
Best Seasons:
- October: peak autumn foliage—arrive early to avoid long queues.
- November–March: winter season—be cautious of slippery paths and stay warm.

Practical Tips

Prioritize the “electric shuttle uphill + hike downhill” plan for both efficiency and beautiful views.

The high-altitude area (Swallow Rock Basin, approx. 3800 m) requires caution—avoid intense exercise and consider carrying a small oxygen bottle.

Food options inside the scenic area are limited and expensive; bringing your own snacks is recommended.

Best Time To Travel

Bipenggou has its own characteristics throughout the year, but the recommended viewing time is September-October in autumn. At this time of year, the maple leaves in the ditch are as bright as fire, the lakes and mountains, and the surrounding snow-capped mountains form a charming picture scroll, which is colorful and very artistic.

Dining and Accommodations

There is generally no need for accommodation when visiting Bipenggou. Remember to bring some drinks and high-calorie foods, such as chocolate and beef jerky, when entering the valley.