Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
City · Forest · River · Nature
Good accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Ya'an et Bifengxia
Ya'an is a city of tea and rain, opening on wooded gorges, animal shrines and the first reliefs of the Tibetan plateau.
To understand what Ya'an and Bifengxia are, you have to look at Gorge de Bifengxia, Centre des pandas de Bifengxia and Mont Mengding. These places give you a view of a territory marked by urban life, forests, riverscapes and natural spaces and allow you to move from emblematic sites to more intimate stages.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Gorge de Bifengxia
- Bifengxia Panda Centre
- Mount Mengding
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Nature and panorama
Gorge de Bifengxia
Two enclosed valleys bring together waterfalls, bridges and subtropical vegetation in the mountains north of Ya'an. Distances, weather and access conditions must be checked prior to departure; water, suitable clothing and hourly margin remain useful, even during the most favorable season.
Culture and heritage
Centre des pandas de Bifengxia
The centre welcomes giant pandas in a cooler and steeper forest environment than Chengdu. An early-day visit allows you to better observe local usages and the details of the place, while avoiding some of the groups and traffic.
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Mont Mengding
Terraced plantations surround temples associated with one of China's oldest tea growing traditions. Distances, weather and access conditions must be checked before departure; water, suitable clothing and time limits are still useful, even during the most favorable season.
Practical tips
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