Songpan Travel Guide

 MikeySoft Says:  Just about everyone stops at Princess WenCheng statues, even some of the buses going to Jiuzhaigou . So get out and take a photo with the famous Chinese Princess. Maybe it will help bring lasting peace to the Tibetan area like she did for many years.See my Songpan page for... 

 Museeuw Says:  Some people might put this under Tourist traps, but further on you will read why I put it under Things to do. When we came down from the Zhaga waterfall, there were some local Tibetan women walking around there. One woman came to talk to my wife in a very friendly manner. Of... 

 Museeuw Says:  The layered Zhaga waterfall is quite impressive to see. Especially because it's suddenly there as you come out of the woods. It's 104 meters high and about 35 to 40 meters wide. It's the biggest calcified waterfall in China. The nice thing is that you can go all the way up... 

 Museeuw Says:  Munigou valley is about an hour driving from Songpan city. We came here the day after we visited Jiuzhaigou. Of course Jiuzhaigou is a lot bigger, but this area is not less nice. Actually there are two scenic spots in this area, Zhaga waterfall and Er'daohai, but we only... 

 bellatrix Says:  The horse treks out of Songpan are the highlight of Sichuan travels. The price is modest at Y65-80 per day, including meals, tents, bedding, cold water gear, and lovable guides. Even though you might feel somewhat less than satisfied with a short trek to Munigou Hot Springs,... 

 Museeuw Says:  One of my nicest restaurant experiences in China. After I went to this one I realized that most of the expensive restaurants are only expensive because of the decoration. We came here when the place was still empty. The food was really really simple but extremely... 

 bellatrix Says:  Songpan has some of the best streetfood ever. They have all kinds of Tibetan fried breads, or tofu and vegetables cooked over a spitfire. I really loved the tofu slices with chili pepper, and the Tibetan breads. They also have yak meat if you're adventurous! 

 bellatrix Says:  Star Moon Restaurant has green moons in the windows and a green sign overhead. Although these Muslim dishes are on the expensive side (Y15-20), they are well worth the price. Friendly cooks let you come into the kitchen to see how it's done. I'm a vegetarian, so I ordered... 

 swesn Says:  A great way to experience the breath-taking mountain scenery, glacial rivers, pine trees and remote Tibetan villages. I joined a four-day horse trek to view the Ice Mountain. But there are various other trails, some just 1 day, some 3 days. There is one guide for one... 

 l_joo Says:  What I saw at a point is this scene, good to share with you. Landscapes and sceneries are best to not write too much, look is enough. 

 l_joo Says:  The main street is so straight leading to the big ancient gate made of rocks, some 2000 years ago I heard. The funny thing in China is the hotels, as usual we can only stay in hotels with special certificate of aliens, and unfortunately, Songpan has only two... 

 l_joo Says:  Picture is a Songpan landmark, is a construction built in the middle of the town centre. It was in full renovation to renew its outlook. Asked the workers how long the history of this thing, they said thousand more years..... 

 l_joo Says:  It simply means to Pray the Almighty in Chinese writing. This is on top of the door arch of the mosque. I am not Muslim, that's all I can provide for tourists. 

 sunshinee Says:  songpan was one of the places that I went in China. Favorite thing was the long horse riding up the mountain, the trekking, but also gave me sore back. When back to sichuan the next day I went to had a massage, it was so cheap and good.