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Ya'an Travel Guide 2026: Things to Do, Attractions & Itinerary | Trip.com
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Ya'an Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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Tears among snow-capped mountains and colorful forests, rebirth in desert poplars: The legendary dual routes of Western Sichuan & Southern Xinjiang!
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Stunned by the 10,000-mu tea sea at Niunianping in Ya'an! A healing hidden gem near Chengdu
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Quieter than Lijiang, more pristine than Wuzhen
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2 hours direct from Chengdu! Turns out, Bifengxia is the real hidden gem of Sichuan!
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Captured the photo of a lifetime at Siguniang Mountain
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The ultimate guide to the Western Sichuan Grand Loop! You'll regret missing this
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Best photo spot for Gongga Snow Mountain
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National Day Getaways | Spending a few days in the mountains is so relaxing~
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Dujiangyan Qingcheng Tao Hot Spring
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Yin Spring·Hot Spring Center(Ocean Spring Resort Chengdu)
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Gulugou Hot Spring Villa
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Popular Types of Attractions in Ya'an
Sightseeing tours | Night view | Boat tour | Cable car | Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Mountain climbing | Historical attractions | Outdoor activities | Mountain climbing | Hiking | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Exhibitions | Concerts | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Parks | Amusement parks | Ice and snow parks | Cultural institutions | Themed exhibition halls | Science & technology museums | Museums | Water sports | Skybound experiences | Paragliding | Flight experiences | Skydiving
Popular Attractions in Ya'an
Zhougong Mountain Forest Park | Red Army Monument | Lushan Qinglong Temple Hall | Shijiecha Culture Museum | Menghuo Castle | The Bifengxia Base of China Giant Panda Protection and Research Center in Ya'an | Ya'an Museum | Panda Ancient City | The Lotus Villa Hotel | Jiuxiang Town | Sirentong | Kandengshan Cliff Statues | Xihe Resort | Anshunchang | Gaoyique | Ya'anhuaguo Mountain | Qiancengyan Waterfall
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Popular Restaurants in Ya'an
Ganlaosiya Fish Restaurant (shawan) | 熊猫主题餐厅 | 香阁楼蒸汽石锅鱼(名山蒙顶山店) | 嘎嘎鸭脑壳·江湖菜·烧烤(雅安正黄店) | 刘一嘴饭店·特色中餐 | 鲜椒鱼-雅安地标性美食 | 红军饭店(上里古镇店) | 干老四雅鱼饭店(滨江西路店) | 加油站黄牛肉馆 | ER MAO FEI PAI | E BA TU ZONG DIAN | 雅哑兔(门坎山店) | 和顺祥羊肉 | 肯德基(天全服务区店) | 荥小妹·挞挞面棒棒鸡(胡长保店) | 雅鱼王老字号 | Qingxigongjiao Fish | HE SHUN YANG ROU | BAO YI BAO YIN LE CAN TING | 舌缘酒楼 | Jiudawan Restaurant | 拾一山居民宿·餐厅 | M黛墨艺宿餐厅 | 叶凤烧烤 | MING SHAN CHEN JI YANG ROU SHANG | 川味坊·椒麻鸡·雅鱼老店(向阳大道店) | 顺山饭店(30年老店) | 胖师鱼馆非遗砂锅雅鱼(大北街店) | 石棉今知烧烤(九襄总店) | 文记棒棒鸡
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Popular Trip Moments
Seriously! This is the real "Little Switzerland" alternative near Chengdu! | Visit tea plantations in autumn, and your pace will naturally slow down. | Don't rush when traveling with your parents; these places offer naps and less walking | Ya'an Ultimate Guide | Take my advice! Think twice about visiting during the July–August rainy season. Essential tips on tickets, parking, dining, and accommodation | Two ways to explore Wawu Mountain Forest Park—choose the one that fits you. | Forced Crossing of the Dadu River Site | Donglashan Grand Canyon | The only severely underrated enchanted forest near Chengdu! The aftereffect is so strong I don't want to leave | 1 hour from Chengdu! A "Little Jiangnan" in Western Sichuan that's quieter than Lijiang and more authentic than Wuzhen | If you know, you know: these 8 places are so low-key it's heartbreaking | Dawa Ganza 2-day trip: CNY 860 per person! A must-read guide to avoid pitfalls | Stunned by the 10,000-mu tea sea at Niunianping in Ya'an! A healing hidden gem near Chengdu | A 1.5-hour drive from Chengdu, this hidden tea mountain secret in Ya'an is so healing | The ultimate Sichuan road trip! See 3,100 km of stunning scenery in one go | Quieter than Lijiang, more pristine than Wuzhen | 3 days in Ya'an: Living like royalty on a budget | Rivals Western Sichuan! 3.5h from Chengdu to Wanggangping | See Mount Gongga and rime ice with zero altitude sickness—truly soul-soothing | An Underrated Hidden Gem in Western Sichuan! Labahe! | I took my wife to 8 spots, and by the 4th, she didn't want to leave | A hidden alpine lake surrounded by mountains | Yele Lake driving guide, discover western Sichuan's lesser-known healing scenery | An underrated hidden gem in Western Sichuan! A 3-day, 2-night trip to Ya'an, the "Lung of the Land of Abundance" | A legendary spot near Chengdu! Embark on a romantic winter getaway to Gongga | Tonglu French manor: romantic to the core | I almost gave up on Bifengxia, but it's amazing! | I thought Lijiang was beautiful, until I came to this ancient town in Western Sichuan | No hesitation for September travel! Less crowded, beautiful, and affordable | Three days is enough to relax in this small town; you can just wander around without rushing. | Weekend escape near Chengdu | Niu Nianping, Mingshan, Ya'an — soothed by the wild tea hills | "Little Xinjiang" near Chengdu | Yele Lake, relax and enjoy lake views for 500 per person | Reverse travel in August: 4 budget-friendly, lesser-known cities
More Things To Do in Ya'an
Chengdu: Travel photo shoot, wedding shots, street photography, candid shots, aerial photography and videography / pose guidance | Ya'an Trip Moments[Photographer Services: Following Shots, Aerial Photography, Scheduled Shoots, Candid Photography, Street Photography, Portraits, Wedding Photography, Micro Films/Multilingual Translation] | Chengdu private tour ● Bifengxia + panda base private charter 1-day tour ● pick-up service within the 3rd ring road | Chengdu Trip Moments[Chengdu's Spicy Hotpot Aroma · Eastern Suburb Memory's Long Tales · People's Park's Tea Charm · Photography Journey Shines Bright] | Mengding Mountain Tea Picking 1-Day Tour [Tea Picking + Tea Making Experience, Round-Trip from Chengdu, Pure Fun] | Ya'an Travel Photography[Wedding photo micro-movie aerial photography/wedding follow-up photography/makeup and clothing/charter tour guide customization] | Bipenggou Private Tour | 1-day private charter tour to Bifengxia Wildlife Park in Ya'an, Sichuan with bilingual service | 1-day tour to Ya'an Longcanggou National Forest Park with bilingual service | Departing from Chengdu: Bifengxia wildlife park + panda epic drama [1-day private charter tour] | Departing from Chengdu: Bifengxia wildlife park + panda research base [1-day private charter tour] | "Winter Break Training for Panda Keepers: Up-Close Conservation Experience Camp"|Welcome to inquire | Hanyuan Trip Moments[In-home Photography Service for Newborn Family Portraits, Promotional Videos, Short Videos, Portraits, Wedding Photos with All Raw Images Included] | [Chengdu's "Tiger Leaping Gorge"] Gulu Village Day Tour: Visit the Yi Ethnic Village on the Ladder to the Sky! | [10-person small group] Ya'an Bifeng Gorge base: Giant panda volunteer experience 1-day tour | Chengdu Departure: Bifengxia One‑Day Tour | Pandas, Canyon & Wildlife Park | Bifengxia 1-day tour (admission ticket not included) | All-Inclusive Private Tour:Leshan Buddha Boat Ride & Suji Old Town with English Guide | Xiling Snow Mountain One-Day Tour: Tickets + Private Car Transfer (Depart from Chengdu) | 1-day tour to Leshan Giant Buddha and Oriental Buddha Capital | Private tour | English/Chinese guide optional | [VIP service] Mount Emei hotel transfer + priority admission + admission ticket + round-trip Golden Summit cableway | China (Mainland and Macau) 5G/4G eSIM|China Unicom official product | Chengdu Huanglongxi and Luodai ancient town 1-day tour [summer water play | optional English guide | admission ticket not included] | 1-day tour for Chengdu Tianfu airport transfer + Leshan Giant Buddha | Escape to the Snow Realm: Chengdu to Xiling Snow Mountain Exclusive Private One-Day Tour | Sichuan Meishan Liujiang Ancient Town + Wawu Mountain + Caoyutan Day Tour with Bilingual Service | Group for 8 people - 1-day tour to Mount Emei Golden Summit and Leshan Giant Buddha with refreshment break, admission ticket and English guide included | Chengdu Departure Leshan Buddha + Oriental Buddha Capital Private 1-Day Tour | Chengdu Leshan Giant Buddha + Suji Ancient Town + food 1-day tour [optional English guide | admission ticket not included] | Private tour for 7 people with admission ticket - Leshan Giant Buddha and Mount Emei with English-speaking guide