Mt. Wawu (Mountain of Tiled Roof)

Mt. Wawu is a nature and tourist park located in Hongya near Yaan near the mountains. It is famous for its rich trees and plant species. Mt. Wawu is located 150km southwest to Chengdu and 55km to Leshan. Wawu is renowned as "Pearl in the Green World". Wawu is home to over 400 wild animals and 3000 different plants. Flat-top mountain, ever running streams and waterfalls, deep forests and seasonal different views make up the wonders of Mt. Wawu. The highlights include Yanv Lake, Zhengjue Temple, Yuanyang Pond, Xiangeryan, Guanputing, etc.

Mt. Wawu has its unique geological formation: the flat part of its top is what we call "Table Mountain" in China. On four sides of the mountain are steep vertical drop. Because lots of the houses near Yaan using tiles, so we can see this Mountain of Tiled Roof. From any side of the mountain you will see the unique formation of the flat top mountain. The top is 3km*3km by size with an average altitude at 2830m. It is the biggest "table mountain" in China. It was once called "heaven platform" and "Flat Mountain of Forest". What's more amazing is the waterfalls that come down the top of the mountains, the longest drop of water is the 1040-m Lanxi Waterfall, although it's thin and in some seasons not visible due to the forests. The other big waterfalls include Yuanxi and Yuanyang waterfalls.

Yanv Lake

Yanv Lake is the biggest lake in Mt. Wawu and not inside the park of Wawu Natural Forest Park. It is an artificial reservoir that is 19km long and 13km wide at an elevation of 1000m. Yanv Lake has become a popular camping place for many and also a weekend place from Chengdu. It has 4 villages by the lake and many peninsulas. From the lake one can see Mt. Wawu at close range.

Zhengjue Temple

Zhengjue Temple is located inside the park of Wawu at the elevation of 2678m. From the temple one can see the other big and famous mountain including Mt. Emei and Mt. Gongga. In lucky days one can also see sea of cloud by the temple.

Yuanyang Pond and Yuanxi Waterfall

Yuanyang Pond is a small part of water that has a legend related to the Taoist gods. It is located by 2700m in Mt. Wawu. The stream that comes out from the pond is called Yuanxi, a 1800-m long stream that forms a 400-m drop of waterfall. The water fall is called Yuanxi Waterfall. From Yuanxi one can see the full view of the waterfall.

Yuxian Waterfall

Another waterfall in Wawu that is beautiful. Yuxian Water is 15 meter high and 5-m wide. It is at the lower part of Wawu by 1400m.

Mt. Wawu is a lush and damp place due to its climate. Dense forests and rich water have created perfect home for many plants and animals. Rhodedandra is one of the amazing seasonal view especially in May when they bloom.

Ticket Information:100 yuan per person, there are cable cars involved which require separate fees.

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