Scenic spot introduction:
Aba Prefecture Wenchuan Special Tourist Area is positioned as "World Wenchuan, Ink Peach Land". It is a commemorative and cultural theme scenic spot specially developed after the reconstruction of the Wenchuan earthquake on May 12, 2008. The Wenchuan Special Tourist Area makes full use of the local natural ecology and human and historical resources. It not only has beautiful mountains and rivers and diverse organisms, but also has profound historical and cultural heritage and colorful ethnic cultures. The natural scenery and strong local customs, national culture, cultural landscape and pastoral style complement each other, becoming a beautiful new landscape in Wenchuan, allowing people to find hope in the beautiful scenery.Attractions distribution:
Wenchuan Special Tourist Area covers Sanjiang Township, Yingxiu Town and Shuimo Town in southern Wenchuan, and is composed of Dream Sanjiang, Tiandi Yingxiu and Shuimo Ancient Town. Sanjiang takes the Sanjiang Ecological Zone as the main tourist attraction, with waterfalls, ancient roads, and bridges forming a pristine and beautiful scenery; Yingxiu was the hardest-hit area during the great earthquake, and now retains the original earthquake sceneries such as the source point and the ruins of Xuankou Middle School, and a newly built youth activity center , academic exchange center, epicenter memorial hall and other tourist attractions; Shuimo Ancient Town, known as the "Hometown of Longevity", is divided into three major areas: Chanshou Old Street, Shouxi Lake, and Qiangcheng. It mainly includes Chunfeng Pavilion, Wanniantai, Ziku Tower, Qiangcheng Blockhouses and other buildings demonstrate the unique charm of multi-cultural integration.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 5A scenic spotScenic spot features:
Sightseeing, adventure, admiration, water entertainment, ruins, villages, religion, ancient towns, rafting, mountains, rivers, forests, caves, waterfallsScenic spot map:
Travel Notes of Travellers:
- adansj: 2014 Cycling Diary (New Qinghai, Gansu, Sichuan and Tibet)
travelling guideline:
The Tibetan and Qiang culture in the Yingxiu area is very famous. Tibetan and Qiang weaving, cross-stitch embroidery, Nepali Tibetan blankets, Tibetan incense, Tibetan stone carvings, Juenang thangkas, Tibetan medicine, Tibetan tea, and Tibetan Xiangba (prints) are all precious intangible cultural heritages. culture.
Tour route:
Yingxiu recommended routes:
1. Yuzixi Village parking lot → Memorial Hall → Victims Cemetery → Earthquake Source → Xuankou Middle School Site → Youth Activity Center → Academic Exchange Center → East Village
2. Tianbengshi parking lot → earthquake source point → Xuankou Middle School ruins → Youth Activity Center → Academic Exchange Center → Yingxiu East Village → Memorial Hall
3. Yingxiuwan Park Parking Lot → Yingxiu East Village → Academic Exchange Center → Xuan Site of Kou Middle School → Youth Activity Center → Source Point → Memorial Hall
4. Tianbenshi Parking Lot → Source Point → Memorial Hall → Cemetery → Xuankou Middle School Site → Youth Activity Center → Academic Exchange Center → Yingxiu East Village
5. Yingxiu Bay Park → Yingxiu East Village → Academic Exchange Center → Youth Activity Center → Xuankou Middle School Site → Victims Cemetery → Memorial Hall
Sanjiang Tour Route: Guan Knife Stone → Cave Sky Flying Pearl → Yuanyang Waterfall → Water Curtain → Prayer Wheel → Plank Road or Take the Mountain Train → Chicken Heart Buns → Bainiao Villa → Langqiao → CS Field → Rafting → Horseback Sightseeing in the Primeval Forest → Ancient Tea Horse Road
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Shopping recommendations:
Shopping:
1. Sanjiang: Sanjiang old bacon, kiwi fruit, local eggs, medicinal flower honey, various wild fungi, spring buds, bamboo shoots, and walnut flowers.
2. Shuimo Town: Qiang characteristic handicrafts.
3. Yingxiu: embroidery, bacon, sausages, etc.
Food: roasted whole lamb, rainbow trout, wild vegetables, potato glutinous rice cake, stir-fried dumplings.
Scenic spot map:
Scenic spot location:
China>Sichuan Province>Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture>Wenchuan County
How to get there:
Bus route: You can take a bus at the long-distance bus station and get off at various towns in Wenchuan; Sanjiang Scenic Area is under Xuankou Town, Wenchuan County; Shuimo Ancient Town needs to go to Dujiangyan first, and then take bus No. 102 at the passenger station square and get off at Qingcheng Bridge car.
Self-driving route:
1. Shuimo Ancient Town: Take Chengguan Expressway, turn right towards Duwen Expressway and enter S9; exit from Dujiangyan West/Qingcheng Mountain/Hongkou exit and enter G317, cross Qianjingou The bridge can be accessed by the Shuimo branch.
2. Yingxiu: Take Chengguan Expressway, turn right towards Duwen Expressway and enter S9; exit from Yingxiu/Shuimo/Sanjiang/Wenchuan exit and enter G317, just after passing Zhongtanbao Village.
3. Sanjiang: After passing Shuimo Town, drive along Xuansan Road, pass through Chenjiashan Tunnel No. 1 and Tunnel No. 2, and go to the gate.
Scenic area map:
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Wenchuan Special Tour Ticket Price:
Ancient towns and memorial halls: free
Sanjiang: 50 yuan/person; school students, disabled people, seniors aged 60-70 can enjoy discounts, children under 1.2 meters, seniors over 70, tour guides with valid certificates, etc. free.
Scenic area opening hours:
Epicenter Memorial Hall: 08:30-16:30, closed every Monday.
Ancient Town: All day
Sanjiang: 08:00-18:00
