Western Sichuan's Little Switzerland
by OwenFletcher81
Mar 24, 2025
Returning from Yanu Lake Camping❗️This free waterfall is truly unforgettable
We camped for free by Yanu Lake (free camping spots will be announced later), and I can't wait to recommend this free waterfall, especially being able to enjoy tea facing the waterfall, it's truly delightful❗️
Navigation📍Yanyuan Village Waterfall, Hongya County
Parking🅿️Free roadside parking
Cost💰Free
Drive🚗3.5H from Chengdu
Toll Fee🎫42 RMB from Chengdu West Gate (Cheng-Ming Expressway section is free)
Attractions🛕Wawu Mountain, Yanu Lake, Fuxing Village, Gaomiao Ancient Town, etc.
Pets🐈⬛Pet-friendly
Camping🏕️There are free camping spots along the way: 1️⃣Drive forward to the suspension bridge, where cars can go down. 2️⃣500 meters ahead, there's a public restroom at a turn where you can also camp. 3️⃣The parking lot in front of Holiday Inn Express Wawu Mountain offers free camping🆓. 4️⃣By Yanu Lake, turn right 50 meters after exiting the tunnel, and cars can drive down to camp. 5️⃣Flower Sea Campsite charges for camping🏕️88-128/tent. 6️⃣The parking lot opposite Manyue Hotel (Yanu Lake Branch) charges 20/tent + 20/car🚗.
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