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1. Overview of the Scenic Area
- Location: Suoluogou, Putou Township, Li County, Aba Prefecture, about 3.5 hours drive from Chengdu.
- Altitude: 2015-3837 meters, with core scenic spots including Pan Yang Lake at 3600 meters and Yanziyanwo at 3837 meters.
- How to go: At the entrance of Bipenggou Scenic Area, you need to take a sightseeing bus to Shanghaizi (must take). From Shanghaizi to Panyang Lake, and from Moon Bay to Yanziyanwo, you can choose to walk or take an electric car.
2. Bipenggou Scenic Area Opening Hours (Latest 2026)
- Off-season (November 28 – March 31 of the following year): 08:30 – 17:30 (Ticket sales and park entry stop at 15:00)
- Peak season (April 1st - November 27th): 08:00 - 17:30 (ticket sales and park entry stop at 15:00)
The meadow at Yanziyanwo Scenic Area is vast, surrounded on three sides by the Chazigou Glacier, General Peak, and Empress Peak.
Yanziyanwo, nestled against the Four Sisters Mountain, is known as the "Back View of the Four Sisters" and sits at an altitude of 3837 meters. The meadow is expansive, surrounded on three sides by the Chazigou Glacier, General Peak, and Empress Peak. Visitors can freely stroll for extended periods within the meadow, with streams fed by snowmelt flowing through the center and glaciers and snow-capped mountains perpetually covered in snow. The blue sky seems eternally unchanged, with fluffy white clouds drifting in the wind, and the sound of the wind whistling through the mountain passes and peaks filling the air. This scene makes time seem to stand still. The scenic area boasts beautiful natural scenery and pristine ecological landscapes: including primeval forests, alpine lakes, alpine meadows, alpine rhododendrons, waterfalls, uniquely shaped peaks and rocks, and famous attractions such as Empress Peak, Twelve Talented Women Peak, and Monkey Head Peak.
Longwanghai Lake changes dramatically with the seasons. In spring and summer, the mountains are lush and verdant, vying for attention; in late autumn, the mountains are ablaze with vibrant reds and purples; and in winter, the lake is a pristine white wonderland, its shores draped in silver and crystal clear. The lake reflects the blue sky, white clouds, snow-capped peaks, and soaring birds, creating a scene straight out of a fairytale.
The Longwanghai Scenic Area is 11 kilometers from the visitor center and 3 kilometers from Namu Lake, at an altitude of approximately 2950 meters. Major viewpoints within the area include: Longwanghai Lake, Jinghai Lake, Qingquan Lake, the source of the Qingquan Spring, ecological trails, primeval forests, and cascading waterfalls. Longwanghai Lake, with a water area of 334,000 square meters, is one of the 100 best viewpoints in Sichuan Province and is a jade-like alpine lake. Longwanghai Lake changes dramatically with the seasons. In spring and summer, the mountains are lush and verdant, vying for beauty. In late autumn, the mountains are ablaze with color, a riot of reds and purples. In winter, everything is covered in white, the lakeside is draped in silver, pure and immaculate, and the blue sky, white clouds, snow-capped peaks and flying birds are reflected in the lake, as if you have entered a fairy tale world.
Panyang Lake, at an altitude of approximately 3,676 meters, has a surface area of 450,000 square meters and a depth of 2–6 meters, making it a typical high-altitude lake. The lake is primarily fed by snowmelt, mountain springs, and groundwater, with water volume varying seasonally and a gentle current. The lake's surroundings are lush with aquatic plants and shrubs, and it is home to cold-water fish and rockfish. Wild ducks and other birds frequently inhabit the lake. Surrounded by mountains, this is also the most frequented habitat for Panyang sheep, hence the local name "Panyang Lake" (meaning "Sheep Lake").
The lake is surrounded by primeval forests, rhododendron groves, ancient Minjiang cypress trees, and uniquely shaped peaks and rocks, including the famous Pyramid Snow Mountain. A red wooden boardwalk runs along the shore of Panyang Lake, and a forest park is also available for rest and recreation, including seesaws and swings at the foot of the snow-capped mountains. From this red boardwalk, you can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding trees and snow-capped mountains reflected in the lake. The trees change shape and color throughout the year, yet each season offers a captivating spectacle.
Crossing the lakeside boardwalk, you'll reach Moon Bay. Originally a riverbed, the flowing water constantly eroded and deposited silt, forming a crescent-shaped stream. The environment is vast and serene, like the moon descended to earth, hence the name "Moon Bay" given to it by tourists and local Tibetans. Moon Bay also offers snacks, a rest area, restrooms, and winter clothing rentals; you can visit as needed. Most importantly, there's a boarding point for electric carts; tickets are purchased here for both directions.
Overview map of Bipenggou Scenic Area