Hiking and leaf peeping around Chengdu.

Gan Haizi Live, hiking and leaf peeping around Chengdu|||Are you tired of the hustle and bustle of the city and longing for a spontaneous trip?
Gan Haizi Scenic Area, a great place for hiking, leaf peeping, and horseback riding, is waiting for you to explore. Here, you can not only enjoy the magnificent mountains and rivers, but also participate in a variety of outdoor activities to make your weekend more exciting.

🏞️ Scenic Area Information
🎫 Ticket: 50 (ticket + round-trip sightseeing bus)
🕗 Opening hours: 08:00–18:00 (last entry at 17:30)
📍 Altitude: about 2,100–2,700 meters
📍 Navigation: Wenchuan Gan Haizi Scenic Area - Ticket Office

🧳 Preparation
👟 Clothing: Comfortable sneakers or hiking shoes, warm and easy-to-wear thick clothes, such as a 3-in-1 jacket.
🌞 Sun protection: The ultraviolet rays are strong on the plateau, so remember to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a sun hat.
🍞 Food and water: Bring dry food, fruit, and enough water, as there are few supplies in the scenic area.
📍 Other items: Camera, trekking poles, power bank, cash, tissues, garbage bags, picnic mat, etc.

🚗 Transportation
🚙 Self-driving: Depart from Chengdu, take Chengdu-Dujiangyan Expressway, Dujiangyan-Wenchuan Expressway, and China Panda Avenue, and go directly to the vicinity of Gan Haizi Scenic Area.
🚗 Group tour: Save time and effort, round trip in one day, and avoid pitfalls, like me.

🛤️ Travel Route
👉 After arriving at the ticket office, exchange your ticket and take a transfer bus for about 10 minutes to the mountainside (hiking starting point).
👉 Hike up the mountain along the stone road, about 2–3 kilometers in total, and climb for about 2 hours. Pay attention to safety.
👉 There are rest stops on the mountain road where you can take a break or shelter from the rain. There are also small lawns, Rhododendron Ridge, and other branch routes along the way, with beautiful scenery.
👉 Return down the mountain the same way, about 1 hour. Be careful of the slippery stone steps.

💡 Useful Tips
🔸 Water and food: There are no supply points on the mountain, so bring more water and food.
🔸 Signal problem: The signal is poor at the top of the mountain, so prepare cash for horseback riding and other activities.
🔸 Trekking poles: If you don't have trekking poles, you can borrow a stick from the old lady on the mountainside and return it when you go down the mountain.
🔸 Toilet: The toilet at the top of the mountain is simple, so you can hold it for a while.

📸 Every Frame is Full of Love
Gan Haizi is a place where every frame is full of love. Whether you are hiking, leaf peeping, playing on the swing or seesaw, horseback riding, or taking photos, you can find what you want here. But remember, if you go on the weekend, be sure to leave early or buy tickets in advance to avoid waiting in line.