Best Time to Visit Sichuan
by Srikanth Pasupuleti on July 03, 2019
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Sichuan Province in China is known for its magnificent mountains and plateaus, the beautiful cities like Chengdu and many other amazing tourist destinations. Like every other place, there is also a best time to visit Sichuan which we will be discussing here in this blog. The province experiences different seasons and is divided into three parts – Southern Part, Eastern Part and Western Part. However, to learn about the weather and climate of Sichuan, you first need to know about its topography and geography.
Sichuan stretched across Hengdun Mountains, Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Qin-Ba Mountains, Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau and Sichuan Basin that makes it higher on the east and lower on the west. Mount Gongga is the highest point in the province at an elevation of 7556 meters. Read on to know the places you can visit based on the climatic conditions.
During the active and blooming season of spring
The spring season in Sichuan Basin starts towards the end of February or early March whereas in West Sichuan it is late towards the middle or end of March. Spring brings in new life for flowers and plants; you can allure the beauty of the province by planning a trip to Chengdu and its surrounding areas like Mount Emei, Leshan and Danba.
See the Pandas playing outdoors
Spring is the mating season of the lovely giant pandas and they can be seen actively playing outdoors – eating and fighting with each other. The male pandas do this to attract the female pandas. It is suggested to reach there by 8:00am in the morning to be able to see the pandas playing outdoors and eating.
Visit Mount Emei
To enjoy the alluring blossom of azaleas blanketing the Emei Mountain, you should visit Shaluoping situated close to Leidongping during April and May. If your plans are towards the end of May to June, you can go to Wanfoding to enjoy those blossoms.
Go for the Junchuan Pear Flower Festival
The pear flowers blossom in the huge valley of Aba’s Jianchuan County from mid-March to early April. During this period, you can plan a trip to Jiaju Tibetan Village in the Danba County to enjoy the amazing pear flowers.
Escape from the summer heat and crowds
Sichuan Province is very hot during summers, no matters it’s West Sichuan Plateau or Sichuan Basin. If you want to get away from the heat to a cool place in Sichuan, Shunan Bamboo Forest and Mount Qingcheng are good options.
Visit Mount Qingcheng
Layered with lush evergreen forest throughout the year, this is a one of the most tranquil mountains in the country. You can go to any of the sides of the mountain – front or back. Tourists prefer the front mountain more for the several Taoist temples and caves.
Explore the Shunan Bamboo Forest
Shunan Bamboo Forest is reputed as China’s largest bamboo forest sprawling on an area of 120sq.kms. It is also referred as ‘Natural Oxygen Bar’ with a limpid lake, bamboos, rolling path, waterfalls and streams. The young bamboos are green during summers keeping the place cool.
See the red and golden world of autumn
As soon as September starts, Sichuan turns into a golden landscape with red and yellow leaves. Places to visit during autumn in Sichuan include Huanglong Valley, Jiuzhaigou Valley, Daocheng Yading Scenic Area and Miyaluo Scenic Resort
Jiuzhaigou Valley
People say this place can be visited throughout the year but if you want to stay in a pleasant and comfortable weather, nothing is better than autumn. Take a stroll by the various trees of different kinds and an array of flowers all around. You can click some breathtaking pictures here to add in your travel diary.
Huanglong Valley
Visit the Huanglong National Park in the Huanglong Valley which looks painted by natural colors – the majestic five-color ponds and surrounding trees. Go up by the cable car and return walking down while alluring the natural scenery.
See the snow-capped world of winter
You need to leave Chengdu if you want to explore the winter side of Sichuan Province. The closest cool place to Chengdu is the Xiling Snow Mountain. You can enjoy skiing here with your friends or family.
Xiling Snow Mountain
If you are a nature admirer and adventure traveler, you must visit Xiling Snow Mountain in Sichuan Province during winters. It is during this time that the place boasts of sheer natural beauty and is an adventure ground for travelers interested in skiing sports. You can choose from the several kinds of activities on the ski field.
No matter at what time you visit the place, booking flight tickets is one of the main factors to consider. You can find cheap flights to China at Indian Eagle at any time of the year. So plan your trip now!
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