Songpinggou: A Hidden Mini Jiuzhaigou

Songpinggou is a large scenic area, divided into free and paid sections. The main scenic spots in the valley are Fangcao Sea, Upper Bailahai, Lower Bailahai, Baishi Sea, Mo Sea, Pearl Waterfall, Wucai Pool, and Chang Sea. You can drive to Baishi Sea, but the area above Baishi Sea is paid. The ticket office is located at Baishi Sea. From Baishi Sea to Chang Sea is 6.5 km. You cannot drive there, so you need to take the scenic area's sightseeing bus. 💮Scenic Spot Introduction ◎Baishi Sea: The largest lake in Songpinggou, surrounded by colorful mountains and forests, is a great place for photos. There is a popular rowan tree on the boardwalk, which looks good from any angle. ◎Mo Sea: The lake is dark blue, like ink, mysterious and deep. ◎Wucai Pool: The pool is crystal clear, and under the sunlight, it presents colorful colors. The scenery is the same as the Wucai Pool in Jiuzhaigou, but slightly smaller. ◎Chang Sea: The highest lake in Songpinggou, sandwiched between two mountains, the lake is as calm as a mirror, reflecting the colorful mountains and forests, and the scenery is breathtaking. 🍂Songpinggou 📍Location: Xizhen, Mao County, Aba Prefecture 🚘Transportation: From Chengdu, drive for 4 hours or take a train for 1.5 hours to Mao County, then transfer to a small yellow car for CNY 70 per person to Songpinggou 🎫Tickets: CNY 70, free for children under 1.2 meters 🚌Sightseeing Bus: Round trip CNY 70, one way CNY 50, sit on the left side when going up the mountain, and choose the right side when going down the mountain for better views 🚤Boat: CNY 60 🕔Opening Hours: 08:30–17:30