Mount Siguniang (四姑娘山), Sichuan

Prices change, check before you go. The official site is sgns.cn (English: sgns.cn/en/). Hours and road conditions change often too.

At a glance

• Base: Siguniangshan Town (四姑娘山镇), about 3,200 m above sea level.
• Three valleys: Shuangqiao, Changping and Haizi. Give each one a day. Most people allow about 3 days.
• Tickets need a real-name booking in advance. On busy days they sell out.

Getting there

• By car: about 175 km, roughly 3 hours, longer on holidays. The route runs via Yingxiu and Wolong (the “China Panda Avenue”, G350). Don’t drive mountain roads at night.
• By bus from Chengdu: buses leave from Chadianzi Bus Station (茶店子客运站) for Siguniangshan Town. There’s no fixed schedule. Book on scqckypw.com (Chinese). Fare: ¥120.
• By bus from Dujiangyan: buses also run to Siguniangshan Town, with no fixed schedule. Book on scqckypw.com. Fare: ¥110.
• Tip: arrive a day early and rest in town before any hiking. The official site advises an extra day to acclimatise before outdoor activities.

Which valley?

• Shuangqiao Valley (双桥沟): easiest, best for a first visit. A sightseeing bus runs to the end of the valley (about 2,900–3,840 m). Get off at viewpoints on the way back.
• Changping Valley (长坪沟): for hikers. A short bus ride to Lama Temple, then about 12 km one way on boardwalk and trail through forest to Muluozi meadow, with peak views. Horses are available.
• Haizi Valley (海子沟): for fit hikers. No bus; you walk or ride a horse from town. Meadows with views of the four peaks come first; the alpine lakes are higher up and take a full day.

Tickets (peak season, Apr 1 – Nov 30)

• Entry: Shuangqiao ¥80, Changping ¥70, Haizi ¥60.
• Sightseeing bus: Shuangqiao ¥70, Changping ¥20. Haizi has no bus.
• Combined ticket (2026 only, not valid on holidays): all three valleys ¥150, any two ¥110. Bus not included.
• Book under your real name through abatour.com or the official WeChat accounts (阿坝旅游 / 四姑娘山景区). The daily cap is 20,000 visitors, and Shuangqiao has sold out on holidays and in foliage season.
• Foreign visitors: confirm passport booking with the scenic area.

Prices change, check before you go.

Opening hours

Last entry, from Apr 1, 2026: Shuangqiao 8:00–15:00; Changping and Haizi 8:00–14:30. Hours change in winter and on holidays, and the park can close in heavy snow.

When to go

Autumn colour peaks around mid-October to mid-November (it varies by weather and altitude). Avoid the May Day and National Day holidays if you can.

Altitude & safety

• You’ll be at 3,000–4,000 m. Take it slowly, skip alcohol, and drink plenty of water.
• If you get a headache, feel dizzy or struggle to breathe, get help and oxygen, and go down.
• People with heart or lung conditions or uncontrolled high blood pressure should check with a doctor first.
• Bring warm layers and sun protection.
• Hiking, camping or climbing beyond normal sightseeing needs registration at the Outdoor Activity Management Center, a licensed guide, insurance and a separate outdoor ticket. The normal sightseeing ticket doesn’t cover it. Go through a licensed operator.