Hidden Summer Paradise | Malilengjiu 20°C Cool Secret Spot || Sichuan · Leshan
by LudvigTin
Aug 4, 2025
|Malilengjiu ~ Unlocking Sichuan's Alpine Wetland Wonderland
🌈 Malilengjiu, meaning "meadow full of blooming flowers" in Yi language 💐, is a high-altitude wetland that feels like a forgotten paradise. Far from the noise of popular tourist spots, here you only hear the gentle rustling of the wind through the grass 🍃;
At an elevation of about 2000 meters, it boasts pastoral scenery comparable to Switzerland. Whether you want to capture photographic inspiration, immerse yourself in Yi culture, or escape the city's hustle and bustle to relax your body and mind 🧚🏻♀️, this is a rare and excellent destination. ♨️ It is also known as one of "China's Most Beautiful Alpine Wetlands."
💚 - Basic Information -
📍 Location: Heizhugou Scenic Area, Ebian Yi Autonomous County, Leshan City, Sichuan Province
🎫 Ticket Price: 50 RMB/person (includes Heizhugou Scenic Area combined ticket), sightseeing bus 18 RMB/person
📸 Best Season: June - October (July is full of blooming flowers, September shows the beginning of autumn colors)
🕰️ Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
🚗 - Transportation Guide -
✔️ Self-driving (Recommended):
From Chengdu, about a 4-hour drive, navigate to "Heizhugou Scenic Area."
Road conditions reminder: Some sections have dense curves and frequent truck traffic, so drive carefully. Free parking is available inside the scenic area 🅿️.
✔️ Group Tours:
If you prefer not to drive, you can choose a one-day tour group. Although it requires an early start, the trip is relaxed with time to rest on the bus and explore on foot.
🧘♀️ - Selected Hiking Routes 💯 -
✔️ Leisure Walk (❷ hours): Starting from the visitor center, passing the flower sea viewing platform, and reaching the ancient tree suspension bridge. The route is easy and suitable for all ages, perfect for families. The forest is home to many monkeys 🐒, so please be cautious while exploring ⚠️.
✔️ Secret Exploration Route (❹ hours): Explore the original forest of Beehive Rock, ideal for visitors who enjoy light adventure hiking.
✔️ Jinkouhe Grand Canyon: Can be included in your itinerary for a combined visit.
🏨 - Accommodation Suggestions -
🎉 Midtown Grand Hotel:
The only hotel inside the scenic area, with a prime location close to attractions. Offers unique rooms such as treehouses and forest villas 💰 Price: 200 - 500 RMB/night.
🎉 Heizhugou Hot Spring Resort: About a 10-minute drive from the scenic area, featuring hot spring pools 💰 1100 RMB/night (family room).
🥩 - Food Exploration -
Roast Black Pork: Golden crispy skin with tender and juicy meat inside.
Alpine Potatoes: Delicate and creamy texture, can be roasted or boiled.
Robots 🤖 brew coffee for you.
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Post by LudvigTin | Aug 4, 2025












