Songpan One-Day Tour|12 Hours of Healing in a Highland Town!

A hidden gem just 1.5 hours by high-speed train from Chengdu!
After a day here, both your soul and eyes will be completely healed~❤️

✨【Efficient and Relaxing One-Day Itinerary】🚶‍♀️
Focuses on great value! No rushing, yet you can fully enjoy Songpan!

1️⃣ Zhaga Waterfall
📍Location: Within Songpan County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province
🚗 Just a half-hour drive from the county seat (about 15km)! You can hear the roaring water from afar. The spectacular calcified waterfall cascades down the mountain like a pure white khata💦 The mist hits your face, instantly refreshing you! (Recommended visit time: 1.5 hours)

2️⃣ Erdao Lake
📍Location: Chuanzhusi Town, Songpan County
🏞️ Quieter and more charming than Zhaga Waterfall, this is a stunning forest hiking trail (about 3km in total). You might encounter cute little squirrels🐿️ and leisurely grazing yaks🦬! Fresh air combined with birdsong is like a natural spa! (A perfect photo spot📸 Recommended visit time: 2 hours)

3️⃣ Yinian Coffee
📍Location: Inside Songpan Ancient Town
☕️ A must-visit hidden coffee shop after a long walk! The big sofa on the second floor is so comfortable you won’t want to get up~ Must-try drinks here:
✔️ Roasted Butter Latte (¥35): Unique! Salty and rich
✔️ Spring of Wild Yak (¥45): Delicious milk tea
Recharge and edit photos here—two hours of happiness is this simple!

4️⃣ Laomin Restaurant
📍Location: No.1 Shuncheng South Road, Jin’an Town, Songpan County
🍲 End your day perfectly with a warm and comforting beef soup pot! The small pot is very generous, with beef stewed until tender and flavorful😋 The broth is delicious and warms you up completely! (Average cost per person: ¥70)

💰【Cost Reference】About ¥500 per person for a day!
🎫 Attraction combo ticket ¥100/person
🚗 Transportation: Round-trip high-speed train ¥266 + car rental ¥60 (super cost-effective driver)
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast ¥17 + Coffee ¥50 + Beef skewer ¥15 + Dinner ¥71.5

💡【Travel Tips】
✨ Car rental is the most cost-effective! Book in advance for convenience and peace of mind
✨ Highland weather is changeable, bring a jacket + comfortable shoes
✨ The ancient town is great for strolling; if you have enough time, stay longer

Songpan is truly healing! No excessive commercial atmosphere🌿 Only fresh air and a magical pace that makes you slow down~

If you want a brief escape from the city, Songpan is definitely the best choice! Save this guide and set off now!🌈

Post by Logan Maguire43 | Oct 21, 2025

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