Situated in the southern part of Sichuan Province, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture is a famous spot for mountain climbing.
Most visitors come to this part of the world to climb the mightyMount Liangshan, which is one of the best mountains for climbing in this part of the world. It is possible to form a climbing group in the city of Chengdu and travel together, saving money and time on individual transport options.
With the Yellow River flowing far below, this is an area of great natural beauty. Hiking and trekking are popular here although there are few man-made attractions apart from the odd monastery to admire. Many people spend several days trekking and climbing through this area, even though it is possible to come here just on a daytrip.
Liangshan County is located about 80kms to the west of the Beijing Shanghai railway line, making an interesting stopping point for travelers passing through this part of the world. This makes an ideal natural break for those who have been spending time in one of the area’s big cities.
Getting There & Away
The nearest international airport is at Chengdu, which connects to most major Chinese cities such as Shanghai and Beijing (2 hours, 20 minutes). There are buses to Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture from the bus station in Chengdu (12 hours).