Mengtun Valley
孟屯河谷
A high-mountain valley in Li County stretching from Xiameng to Shangmeng, where layered autumn foliage and Qiang villages make it a popular camping spot and scenic drive near Chengdu.
Mengtun Valley lies in the northwest of Li County, extending along the Mengtun River from Xiameng Township to Shangmeng Township. Primeval forests and alpine meadows meet on both sides of the valley, dotted with Qiang and Tibetan villages. From mid-to-late October, the forests turn red and yellow, and its popularity rivals that of nearby Miyaluo. Summers are cool, and the riverbeds and mountain meadows are ideal for camping and hiking. In winter, the upper valley has an alpine ski resort. The valley is mainly explored by car along village roads, and guesthouses cluster around Xiameng. The drive from Mao County via the Wenma Expressway to Li County takes about an hour. Mountain weather changes quickly, so watch for icy roads in autumn and winter.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Taoping Qiang Village
- Mutuo Qiang Village
- Heihu Qiang Village
- Jiuding Mountain & Taiziling
- Ancient Qiang City
- Pingtou Qiang Village
- Diexi Lake
- Baila Qiang Village