Jinchuan Pear Blossoms
金川
Pear blossoms cover the upper Dadu River valley like snow in spring, set against Jiarong villages and snow peaks, making it a popular spring flower-viewing spot in western Sichuan.
Jinchuan County lies in the valley of the Upper Dadu River (Da Jinchuan), southwest of Barkam. Its low elevation gives it a mild climate, and snow pears have been grown here for more than two hundred years. Pear orchards cover the county, earning it the title 'Home of China's Snow Pears.' From mid-to-late March to early April each year, pear blossoms bloom along the route from the county seat through the river valley to the townships of Shaer, Qingning and Gaer, where they appear alongside Jiarong villages, watchtowers and distant snow peaks. The county often holds a pear blossom festival. Roadside viewing is free, and most viewpoints and villages allow free parking for photos. Jinchuan is about 80 km from Barkam, roughly 1.5 hours' drive. You can make it a day trip or continue south to Danba. Spring days and nights differ greatly in temperature, and accommodation should be booked in advance during festival periods.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Mengbi Mountain
- Zhibo Watchtowers
- Changlie Monastery
- Songgang Sky Street (Kepan)
- Xisuo Village
- Zhuokeji Chieftain's Official Residence
- Suomo River Gorge
- Dazang Monastery (Dhe-Tsang)