Best Hiking and Trekking Tours in Sichuan for Family with Kids

Trekking has many benefits and one of the benefits is creating and strengthening bonds. Apart from being a physically beneficial activity it can also help people to understand each other better. It can be the perfect break needed from the frantic life and spend more time with the kids, know more about them, overcome the obstacles with them, trekking in Sichuan can be a very culturally enriching activity too. Here are some places that are suitable for trekking with kids and family in Sichuan.

Trekking in Sichuan with family can be a very culturally enriching activity.

Mount Emei

Mount Emei is one of the three sacred Buddhist Mountains in China. It is a perfect place for families to explore as it is just not about climbing the valley. Mount Emei is a place of great cultural significance as it was the first point where Buddhism started spreading in China. This mountain has a lot of monasteries, in the heart of wilderness, and stories of significance all the way to the summit. As the hike in itself is not very physically demanding, it will be perfect option for the kids to learn, explore, and engage in physical activities at the same time.

Mount Emei has a lot of monasteries.

The hiking in Mount Emei can be arranges in two ways—a one day trek and a two day trek. The one day treks cover only a section of the mountains, for a more immersive and thorough experience of that mountain two day trek is recommended. You can stay in the monasteries in the mountains which will be another unique experience. Waking up early and watching the sunset is one of the popular activities in Mount Emei. Some of the attractions in the mountain are Golden Summit, White Dragon Cave, Wannian Temple, Elephant Watching Pool, and Baoguo Temple.

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Jiuzhaigou National Park

This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a crowd puller of Sichuan. The fairyland like national park is known for its surreal, postcard perfect, mesmerizing views. Nature is truly at its epitome of beauty in this place. With rich flora and fauna, this paradise is the perfect place to hike and see some of the best views in the world. This place also has different cultured residing in the valleys. Jiuzhaigou National Park has three valleys—Rize Valley, Zechawa Valley, and Shuzeng Valley. It is famous for the multi-colored lakes, huge waterfalls, exquisite forests, and turquoise lakes.

Nature is truly at its epitome of beauty in Jiuzhaigou National Park.

Some of the popular attractions of all the three valleys are Five Flower Sea, Mirror Lake, Panda Sea, Pearl Shoal Waterfall, Nuorilang Waterfall, Shuzeng Waterfall, and Zang Mi show in the town. The colours are usually popping and bright during the moths of September and October. This will be an enjoyable place for the kids with lots of stunning views. This place is usually explored with a combination of trekking and travelling in the sightseeing bus. Tourists usually go till the top of the valley in shuttle bus and trek downhill whilst exploring. If you want explore the nook and corners and views away from the crows plan for a 2 day trek. Remember that you cannot stay inside the national park you should come out and go in the next day again.

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Trekking with Horseback Riding in Qizanggou Valley

Qizanggou or Qizang Valley is one of the less explored places of Sichuan. It is located right behind Jiuzhaigou and that was one of the reasons why it didn’t become as popular as Jiuzhaigou, it was completely overshadowed. But, that’s a good thing because this fairyland is as beautiful as Jiuzhaigou and not as crowded as Jiuzhaigou.

Trekking with Horseback Riding in Qizanggou Valley

The average elevation of this trek is 3,000m. There are two places where you have to climb over 4,000m.Tourists usually take a 4-day hiking trip in this valley. If you feel that it might get tiring for the kids there is horseback riding option. Rent the horses before you start the trek and they can carry the bags too. Some of the attractions you will see are Diexi Lake, Chuanzhusi Temple, Pingtou Qiang Village, and 2008 memorial site. This is the best way kids can experience the joy of outdoor camping, setting up tents, and the works.

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Shuangqiao Valley in Mount Siguniang

The mighty Mount Siguniang is not only famous for the four sister mountains but also for its three valleys. Shuangqiao Valley is one of them and the most beautiful of the three. Usually a day is enough to explore this valley as it is only about 30 km. This valley is best suited for beginners and non-professional trekkers. There is a plank road all along the way for comfortable climbing. The further you go the boarder the view of the mountains get. It really will be a fun experience for the kids in a very safe setting.

Shuangqiao Valley - The Most Beautiful of The Three Valleys

If the kids are tired from the uphill hike, you can ride back down in the sightseeing buses. Some of the attractions in Shuangqiao Valley are Willow Bridge, Nianyuba, Ginsenguo Flatlands, Jianzi Mountain, and Jiujia Lake. There are lots of viewpoints from where you can see mountains such as Dumu Peak, hunter’s peak, sun-moon mirror mountain, and five-colored mountain.

Bipenggou Valley Autumn Hike

Bipeng valley is one of the many trekking points in the Siguniangshan Mountain. It is a famous view point for looking at the autumn red leaves of the beautiful forests of Siguniangshan. When the leaves turn red a lot of natives come here to see them. The charming natural scenery is the main crowd puller of this place.

Bipenggou Valley Autumn Hike

You can do leisure hiking and sightseeing around the valley. People usually trek from Changping valley to Bipeng Valley or from Bipeng Valley to the Mount Siguniangshan. This valley also grows bamboos for more than 1,000 acres as it is favorite food of the national gem—the pandas. Bipenggou valley is a fun, relaxed hangout spot and trekking spot to enjoy with your kids.

Hailuogou Glacier Park

Located to the east of Mount Gongga is the famous Haliuogou Glacier Park known for the low altitude ice glaciers. It is the perfect place for families to spend a whole involving in various activities. There are cable cars and hot springs too. Some of the attractions in this park are great glacier park, primeval forests, and the amazing view of Mount Gongga. The view of the glaciers from the cable cars is scintillating and breath-taking. The hot springs are one that should not be missed. Enjoying the hot springs surrounded by snow is sure an experience that kids will enjoy. As the glacier park offers the best views when it is snowy the best time to go would be to go late November.

Hailuogou Glacier Park - The Perfect Place for Families to Spend a Whole Involving in Various Activities

Theme parks and Disney lands are the not the only place kids can have fun. Trekking can be fun too when you choose the right place and right time. If you want to know more about the family trekking tours in Sichuan, please feel free to contact us.