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3,000 m31°07′N · 102°54′E · RILONG TOWN

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Siguniang Shan

Sichuan · best Oct–Apr

31°07′N · 102°54′E · 3,000 m at Rilong town

Four snow peaks above three valleys, the highest at 6,250 m, about four hours' drive from Chengdu.

  • Treks and routes
  • Landscapes

What you do there

  • Visit the three valleys, Changping, Haizi and Shuangqiao.
  • Daguniang Feng (5,025 m) is treated as a trekking peak; Erguniang and Sanguniang need basic climbing skills.
  • Part of the Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries World Heritage Site (2006).

When to go

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October to April is the dry season: clear views, cold nights. May to September is the rainy season.

Getting there and permits

Getting there
Rilong is about 200 km west of Chengdu, roughly a 4-hour drive via Dujiangyan and Wolong.
Permits
Since June 2024 the park requires a licensed local guide for any multi-day trek or camping in the Shuangqiao, Changping and Haizi valleys, with trekking permits arranged through the local authority. Day visits: no permit found in our sources.Reported by tour operators; not yet confirmed officially.
Altitude
Rilong (Siguniangshan town) about 3,000 m; Changping Valley 3,200-3,900 m; Shuangqiao Valley 3,500-3,800 m. Highest peak Yaomei 6,250 m.

Page last checked 28 Oct 2026. Rules, roads and ticketing change; the operator confirms everything before you book.

Sources and photo credits

Sources

  • Wikipedia
  • Sichuan Travel Guide (tour operator) (tour operator page)

Photos

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