Yake Deer Valley
雅克鹿之谷
Sika deer ecological park on the edge of Hongyuan town, where you can feed and get close to the deer. Often dubbed the 'Nara of western Sichuan.'
Yake Deer Valley is on Xiari Road in Hongyuan town, next to the Yake Horse Racing Ground. It is an AAA-rated ecological attraction focused on rescuing and breeding wild sika deer. The park covers about 1,000 mu and includes feeding areas, free-roaming enclosures, deer-viewing pavilions, hiking trails, a café and guesthouses. Under staff guidance, visitors can feed the deer and pose with them. In winter, deer moving through the woods after snowfall is especially magical. Admission starts at about RMB 28 (confirm on site). Allow 1–2 hours; it is suitable for families. During the antler season, stags can be aggressive, so do not tease them, and feed them only the park's own food.
Opening hours
About 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Hongyuan Town & Yak Music Festival
- Hongyuan Moon Bay
- Mewa Monastery
- Longriba Grassland
- Riganqiao Marsh
- Waqie Stupa Forest
- Emutang Flower Sea
- Chazhen Liangzi Pass