Shuangqiao Valley - Most Beautiful Valley in Mount Siguniang National Park

Yin Yang Valley (阴阳谷): This gorge is with a length of 2500 meters and a width of 20 to 50 meters. The gorge is very steep, with clear rivers and strange stones and dense forests. The sun shines the left side of the gorge in the morning and shines the right side in the afternoon. This place is just like the fairyland with charming view that can help you forget all the troubles.

Ten-mile Polar Trees (十里白杨林): There are three forest belts of Shuangqiao Valley. After getting into the valley, you’ll see the ten-mile polar trees featured in broad-leaved forest and mixed forest. The polar trees are more than 10 meters tall, growing by the mountains and rivers.

Sanguozhuang (三锅庄, altitude: 4050 meters): A legend goes that Sanguozhuang was the three stones used by four sisters for cooking and when the four girls changed into four peaks and stones also turned into the peak. Now, the peak is a little bit dark with three oval pillars, and it just looks like the Tibetan’s tripod stove. Many rare birds are flying over the peak happily, just like dancing Guozhuang.

Sapodilla Plateau (人参果坪, altitude: 3300 meters): Potentilla anserina grows abundantly under this vast meadow and the local Rgyalrong Tibetan calls it “Sapodilla”. When spring comes, different wild flowers are going to blossom and this meadow is like a basket of flowers which is embodiment of how harmony between human and nature. It is a must-stop site to see the beautiful views.

Bonsai Beach (盆景滩): This beach stretches about 3 kilometers long and formed by two streams and one Pearl Beach in the middle. Thousands of sea-buckthorn trees are standing inside the beach with different gestures.

Five-color Mountain (五色山, altitude: 5430 meters): Five Color Mountain is a typical fold mountain, looks like crescent moon in far distance. The whole mountain is composed of rocks of different colors. These rocks are rich in silicon, iron, zinc, tin and other minerals. Under certain sunshine conditions, they show red, yellow, green, blue, White, forming five colored bands. Fiver-color Mountain just look like the beautiful skirt of Mount Siguniang. It’s very beautiful in fine weather.

Fishing Bay (撵鱼坝): Hundreds of hectares meadows stretch into the valley and there is one Tibetan-style wooden trestle for use. Green grass, blooming wild flowers, fresh air and quiet environment will bring you peace and joy.

Larch Forest (红杉林, altitude: 3850 meters): This is the ending point of the sightseeing bus. Surrounded by snow-capped peaks in three sides, this Larch Forest is shrouded with mists. When autumn falls, the Larch Forest turns into golden, blending with blue sky, white snow mountains, Tibetan towers...How amazing it is.

By Sightseeing Bus (Recommend to Stop to Hike Some Parts)

Shuangqiao Valley is the longest valley with 34.8 meters in length. For the long distance, this valley is well developed and equipped with mature facilities that travelers can take sightseeing bus from the entrance to the end of the valley (Larch Forest) and get back by the sightseeing bus. Many travelers have suggested to take the sightseeing bus directly up to the end of the valley and then you can make stops to see the must-visit spots listed above on the way back. There are five stops along the way. You can have a deep exploration about Larch Forest, Fishing Bay, Bonsai Beach, Niupengzi and more. The sightseeing bus for one way without stopping lasts about 1 hour. Usually, the whole visiting length in Shuangqiao Valley is about 5 hours. If you want to spend more time inside and hiking, it may take 1 full day.

The suitable period to come to Mount Siguniang and Shuangqiao Valley is from late May to July (June is the best), and from September to November (September to October is the best).

In May and June, Mount Siguniang is going to wake up from the cold, long winter. Wild flowers are going to blossom into the valleys at different altitudes. It looks very fantastic during this time. The temperature is around 10 ℃-20 ℃ which is very comfortable to hike along Shuangqiao Valley. From September to November, the leaves and grasses are going to change their colors - red, golden, green, white, gray adding radiance and beauty to each other. The scenery is indeed charming. The temperature during this time is around 5℃-15 ℃. It is very suitable for hiking, photography and other activities. Since Shuangqiao Valley opens all year round and the sightseeing buses run service everyday, you can plan your trip to Shuangqiao Valley at any time of the year.

The distance between Chengdu (the capital city of Sichuan Province with convenient transportation) and Shuangqiao Valley of Mount Siguniang is about 211 kilometers. The most popular way to get from Chengdu to Mount Siguniang is by private car, taking about 4-5 hours’ driving. If you travel independently, you can take coach or long distance bus at Chadianzi Bus Station (茶店子车站) with 3 coaches (depart in the morning) running from Chengdu to Xiaojin County that you can stop at Siguniangshan Town (previously called Rilong Town). After arriving at Siguniangshan Town, you only need to transfer another 7 kilometers from the town to the entrance of Shuangqiao Valley. You can either by car or walking. The whole transfer needs about 5.5 hours in total.

Itinerary A: Mount Siguniang Admiration Plus Relaxing Sightseeing

You can first explore Changping Valley either by hiking or horse riding. And on the next day, visit Shuangqiao Valley by sightseeing bus.

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Itinerary B: Mount Siguniang Admiration Plus Tough Hiking Experience

Combining Changping Valley and Haizi Valley into one trip will be tough for some hikers. Both Changping Valley and Haizi Valley need hike by yourselves. Instead, you can hire a horse to save energy.

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Itinerary C: Mount Siguniang Admiration Plus Gorgeous Alpine Scenery

Choosing Shuangqiao Valley and Haizi Valley is another way to experience both the most beautiful highland scenery in a leisure pace and challenge yourselves to hike the tough horse trail in Haizi Valley. It brings you huge contrast and the best Mount Siguniang scenery.

Itinerary D: Three Valleys Plus Mount Siguniang Admiration

If you plan 3 days to explore all of the three valleys, yes, you can do this. Visit Shuangqiao Valley first, then Changping Valley and the last Haizi Valley. From the easy one to the tough one, you can finish the hiking trip in 3 days.

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