Scenic spot introduction:
Mianyang Jiuhuang Mountain Ape King Cave is the largest alpine cave in Southwest China. The scenic spot is located in Guixi Township, Beichuan Qiang Autonomous County, Mianyang City, with an altitude of 2840 meters and covers an area of 30 square kilometers. The Ape King Scenic Spot in the core area covers an area of 4 square kilometers. There are 23 unique caves distributed in the cave. The scenery inside the cave is both real and illusory. It is called the Yellow Dragon in the Dream Palace Cave by tourists.Attractions distribution:
The Ape King Cave Scenic Area consists of several parts such as alpine caves, cliff golden plank roads, dangerous mountain tea pavilions, primeval forests, ancient Qiang cultural resorts, etc. The main attractions are: alpine caves, Yanyun Cave, Ganlong Cave, Silver Carp Cave, Lover's Bridge, The Devonian Geological Section, Sichuan Yuanwang Cave-Primitive Forest, Cliff Plank Road, Alpine Forest Sea, Qiang Village Customs Park, Erma Ancient Road, Xiqiang First Fortress, etc., is a collection of scientific research, ancient science, sightseeing, shelter, It is a scenic spot that integrates conferences, mountaineering sports tourism, and Qiang customs tourism.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 4A-level scenic spot, provincial-level scenic tourist area, municipal-level key cultural relics protection unitScenic spot features:
Photography, hiking, scientific research, rock climbing, sightseeing, summer vacation, conferences, historic sites, caves, hot springstravelling guideline:
Visitors can take China's largest two-level jumping high-altitude slide to experience the excitement of climbing over mountains and ridges in an instant; the natural ski (grass) field on the top of Yunbaoding Mountain at an altitude of 2840 meters allows you to run wildly, giving you the feeling of soaring into the clouds. Feel; soak in the natural mineral hot springs, which will make you feel ecstatic and intoxicated; have a cultural evening with strong Qiang characteristics and a Qiang bonfire party, and sip the sweet and mellow Qiang family sipping wine and hang out with the Qiang girls and boys. Dance the joyful Xi-style sirloin around the roaring bonfire.
Tour route:
The one-day tour route of the Ape King Cave Scenic Area: View the Phoenix Pavilion → Visit the Lover’s Bridge with no risk → Visit the Ape King Cave, the “largest alpine cave in the southwest”.
Best time to visit:
Mianyang is located in northern Sichuan. It has many mountains and a mild climate. April to October of the year is a good season for traveling. Every year in February, early August of the lunar calendar, and on the first day of October of the lunar calendar is the New Year of the Qiang people. Traveling at this time can help you understand Mianyang’s local folk customs and ethnic customs.
Shopping recommendations:
Teas such as "Xiqiang Spring", "Xiqiang Dew" and "Xiqiang Green" and alcoholic beverages such as "Ape King Yuye", "Chinese Qiang Wine" and "Xiqiang Old Wine".
Scenic spot location:
China>Sichuan Province>Mianyang City>Beichuan Qiang Autonomous County
How to get there:
Visitors can take the northbound train in Chengdu and get off at Jiangyou Station. The journey takes about 3 hours. Arrive at Jiangyou South Bus Station or Team 79 Bus Station, then take a bus to Pingwu and get off at Yuanwangdong Natural Scenic Area.
In addition, there is a shuttle bus from Chengdu Zhaojuesi Bus Station to Jiangyou. The fare is about 35 yuan and the journey is about 2 hours. After getting off, you can transfer to the bus at the reception station. The fare is about 5 yuan and the journey is about 2 hours. For 30 minutes, you can also turn right out of the station and walk about 100 meters to take the bus to Pingwu from the No. 79 bus station. The fare is about 56 yuan and get off at Yuanwang Cave Natural Scenic Area on the way.
Scenic area map:
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Ticket price for Ape King Cave:
The front mountain pass is 90 yuan/person;
the whole mountain pass is 180 yuan/person.
Preferential policies:
1. Children's tickets: Children between 1.1 meters and 1.3 meters in height, 130 yuan/person, free of charge for children under 1.1 meters, students with student ID purchase tickets for 140 yuan/person.
2. Senior tickets. Those aged 60 and above with a senior citizen's preferential treatment certificate can purchase a senior ticket for 140 yuan/person. Others (such as military officers and teachers) with relevant certificates can purchase a senior citizen ticket for 140 yuan/person.
3. Tickets include round-trip tickets for scenic spots, front mountain cableway, and back mountain cableway.
Scenic area opening hours:
8:00–18:00.
