A must-see for your first trip to Wanggangping! Complete guide for transportation, accommodation, and sightseeing—read it and go straight there

Wanggangping is truly an underrated treasure scenic area! Without the need for strenuous hiking, you can take in breathtaking views like the golden sunlight on the mountains, sea of clouds waterfalls, starry Milky Way, snowy mountain pastures, Gongga Haizi Lake, and the Twilight Forest all at once. Here’s a super detailed guide for you👇

🚗【Transportation Guide】

- Self-driving: Navigate directly to "Wanggangping Visitor Center Parking Lot." It takes 3.5 hours from Chengdu via highway straight to the scenic area entrance. Parking fee is 20 RMB per 24 hours. Note: After exiting the highway at Anshunchang, make a U-turn and continue on the far right lane to re-enter the highway; this section is free. Do not take the national road! The Lushi Expressway is in trial operation and does not run from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM, so plan your trip accordingly~

- Public Transport: Take a bus from Chengdu Shiyangchang or Xinnanmen Bus Station to Shimian County. However, minibuses in Shimian County cannot use the highway as they are over 9 seats, so they must take the national road to the scenic area, which is not recommended. It’s better to arrange a car from the county to take the highway, costing about 20 RMB one way.

- High-speed Rail + Scenic Area Shuttle: First take the train to "Ya’an Station," then use the WeChat public account “Bashi Yazhou” and click the right menu “Custom Passenger Transport,” select “Scenic Area Shuttle.” The shuttle departs once there are 6 passengers and offers same-day or next-day round trips, making it convenient and worry-free!

🏨【Accommodation Recommendations】

- Wanggangping Junlan Resort Hotel: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Located halfway up the mountain at Daping, 2300 meters above sea level, a comfortable and pleasant altitude. The hotel decor incorporates unique Tibetan Ersu cultural elements with great sincerity. Rooms face the Gongga mountain peaks directly, and you can see the main peak from your room or bathtub. There are also family rooms, a billiard room, and a children’s playground, perfect for a family vacation.

- Laiye Camp: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Divided into Phase 1 and Phase 2, both at the foot of the snowy mountains with direct views of the Gongga peaks, an excellent viewing spot. Phase 2 offers higher quality with private bathrooms and full electrical facilities. Staying here feels like owning your own camping little planet.

- Muyun Zhuang Forest Cabin: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hidden in a pristine forest at 2900 meters altitude, accompanied by sunrise, sea of clouds, and stars. Here you can escape city noise and fall asleep to the chirping of birds in the forest.

- Tuoke Turtle Eco Camp Hotel: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Located halfway up the mountain at Daping, facing the snowy mountains with a wide-open view. Open the window and see the vast snowy peaks. The hotel design is cosmic, like a time capsule at the foot of the snowy mountains, a perfect blend of wild nature and high technology.

🌅【Sightseeing Guide】

- Golden Sunlight on the Mountain: The best viewing spots are the Wanggangping viewing platform and various accommodations within the scenic area. Check the weather in advance, get up around 6 AM, and wait. When the golden light shines on the snowy mountains, the whole world lights up—stunning and healing. Remember to capture this beautiful moment with time-lapse photography!

- Starry Milky Way: With little light pollution here, the night sky is filled with dazzling stars. At the starry camping site, you can lie in your tent and see the Big Dipper twinkle. If lucky, you might even catch a shooting star. Bring a projector and a campfire to instantly boost the atmosphere!

- Gongga Haizi Lake: At 2400 meters altitude, you can try paddleboarding and kayaking here. Paddle to the center of the lake and have your friends take panoramic photos from the shore, capturing the snowy mountains and your reflection in one frame—perfect for amazing shots.

- Twilight Forest: Towering trees densely cover the area, with sunlight filtering through the leaves creating Tyndall light effects, as if stepping into a fantasy movie world. The negative oxygen ions are off the charts. Hiking here, you can also look for mushrooms, making it very fun.

❗【Helpful Tips】

The temperature difference between day and night is large, so even in summer, bring a windbreaker and long pants.

The high-altitude UV rays are strong, so sunscreen, sunglasses, and sun hats are essential.

For great photos, wear light-colored clothes in the meadows, flower seas, and Twilight Forest.

Prices inside the scenic area are reasonable, so no worries about being overcharged—enjoy your trip with peace of mind~

Quickly save this guide and head to Wanggangping to experience the romance of the snowy mountains💕