Just over an hour’s drive from downtown Chengdu lies a hidden treasure of a cool retreat! This is Nanbao Mountain, a verdant fairyland and a leisurely summer haven. The scenic area is bordered by Tiantai Mountain to the west and Dayi Huashuiwan Hot Springs and Xiling Snow Mountain to the east, with a forest coverage rate of over 95% and rich biodiversity. The ecological climate and environment are very superior, making it an important part of the giant panda’s habitat.
Nanbao Mountain is located in the subtropical humid climate zone, with an average annual temperature of 16 degrees Celsius, far removed from the sweltering heat of the city in summer. This time, we set out from Chengdu to the hometown of Zhuo Wenjun, strolling through the lush valleys of Nanbao Mountain, feeling the freshness of the mountains and wilds, and exploring the magnificent wonders of nature. The scenic area is themed around canyon waterfalls, green mountains and colorful forests, historical relics, with the love culture of Zhuo Wenjun and Sima Xiangru at its core, creating six major thematic cultural zones. It is suitable for all seasons with spring outings, summer retreats, autumn health preservation, and winter snow viewing. Nanbao Mountain scenic area is lush with vegetation and rich in species. The mountains and forests here are refreshing and comfortable, with many wild and fun activities, especially for children, it’s like a vast playground, a huge encyclopedia! This stone bridge is a section of the northern part of the ancient Tea Horse Road, commonly known as ‘Lin Qiong Road’ or ‘Qingyi Road’. During the Western Han Dynasty, Tang Meng was ordered by Emperor Wu of Han to build the Nan Yi Road, which was often dealt with by military law, causing public resentment. In 129 BC, Sima Xiangru, appointed as a middle-ranking general, was sent to the southwestern barbarians, ordered to appease Bashu, quell resentment, and later used this Tea Horse Road to facilitate trade, opening up the southwestern frontier, and making an immortal contribution to the expansion of the Han Dynasty. Going along with the water, there are continuous waterfalls along the way, with beautiful scenery and an extraordinary charm. In many places, the water flows gently, and visitors can play with the clear springs and enjoy the coolness. Occasionally, there are unexpected catches like crabs while playing with water. Before seeing the waterfall, one can hear the sound. Nanbao Mountain Waterfall cascades down from the top of the mountain with a huge flow and spectacular momentum. Whenever the mountain wind blows, the water mist drifts over the mountains, and the sunlight shines with a fairy-like charm. The Tian Gang operation cave has strange stones stacked outside, orderly, and inside, stalactites stand tall, with colorful light shining directly, beautiful and dreamy. There are caves within caves, halls within caves, accompanied by the sound of gurgling water, and the perfect combination of stone and water. It is said that Yuan Tian Gang wrote ‘The Book of Five Elements’ and ‘Tui Bei Tu’ and other works on fate in this cave. Out of the cave, there is a huge golden turtle in the pond in front, and there are also several cute little turtles on the back of the turtle. Going up from Nanbao Mountain Waterfall, we actually enter the Tian Gang Cultural Area. As the name suggests, the scenery, architecture, culture, and legends here are all related to the master Yuan Tian Gang.When you walk out of the forest, you can see a glass skybridge spanning across the valley from afar. This glass skybridge is 207 meters high and 333 meters long. It’s really a huge structure! With a large span and highly transparent bridge deck glass, when walking on it, you can clearly see the forest in the canyon over 200 meters deep below the bridge. Standing on the bridge, you can also have a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery of the surrounding valleys. Surprisingly, you can even see a waterfall cascading down across the road.
At midnight, when the lights around the hotel go out, the stars above your head become particularly bright. Walk outside or climb onto the roof. With the starry sky and the Milky Way as a backdrop, even a simple and ordinary cement wall has a gorgeous and dreamy background! So, don’t just indulge in sleep during the night in Nanbaoshan. When it’s quiet at night, remember to look up and encounter the magnificent starry sky in the vast sky! With a starry sky, karst caves, forests, and adventures, such a mountain wilderness journey is a thrilling and unforgettable memory during the holidays! In the early morning, walk into the forest to breathe fresh air, take adventures in the jungle, and explore the karst caves. In the afternoon, walk onto the glass bridge to admire the magnificent mountains and rivers, and feel the coolness of the rapids at the edge of the waterfall. In the evening, set up a stove to roast meat, and enjoy the sunset while clinking glasses. At night, listen to the gentle chirping of insects and feel the gentle cool breeze. Look up at the bright Milky Way and the vast starry sky. Time seems to be in a dreamy state here! Such a colorful mountain wilderness mystery like Nanbaoshan is really fascinating and makes people reluctant to leave! Opening hours: Open from 08:00 – 17:30 throughout the year. Preferential policies: Seniors: Seniors aged 60 (inclusive) – 69 (inclusive) can buy preferential tickets at the scenic area ticket window with valid certificates and enter the park. Seniors over 70 years old are free. Students: Full-time students can buy preferential tickets at the scenic area ticket window with valid certificates and enter the park. Children: Children under 1.2 meters can enter the park for free with valid certificates. Military personnel: Disabled revolutionary military personnel can enter the park for free with valid certificates. Retired cadres: Retired cadres can enter the park for free with valid certificates. Supplementary note: The above preferential policies are for reference only. The specific preferential policies are subject to the regulations of the scenic area.
