Maobiliang Viewpoint
猫鼻梁
A viewpoint on the Balang Mountain road about 5 km from Siguniangshan Town, the only place where you can see all four Siguniang peaks together. Go at sunrise to see the peaks catch the golden light of dawn.
Maobiliang sits beside the road (S303) heading into Siguniangshan Town from the Balang Mountain direction, at about 3,600 meters. Its name comes from a ridge shaped like a cat's nose. A roadside platform faces the four Siguniang peaks to the northeast. From left to right they are Dafeng, Erfeng, Sanfeng, and the tallest, Yaomei Peak. This full view of all four peaks is only possible from here, which makes it the signature shot of Siguniang. The best time is around sunrise: before the sun rises behind the peaks, the first light tints the top of Yaomei Peak gold. This is the “golden mountain” phenomenon, and it is most likely on winter mornings. In the evening, the snowy peaks also turn warm colors as the sun slants in from the west. The viewing platform is free, and there is roadside parking. Villagers have also set up paid viewing shelters and Tibetan costume photo stands. Getting there: a taxi from Siguniangshan Town to Maobiliang along the road toward Balang Mountain takes about 5 km, and a round trip costs about 50–80 yuan. If you're entering the mountains from Chengdu, you can stop here on the way. Many guesthouses in town offer shared sunrise rides. Notes: Mornings are often below freezing, so bring warm clothing. The platform sits on a road bend, so watch for vehicles. Arrive half an hour before sunrise to secure a spot, as it's crowded in peak season. About 20 km further up, the Balang Mountain Pass (4,523 meters) is also a good place to see the peaks and clouds, so you can visit both.
Opening hours
Open all day (best at sunrise and sunset)
Nearby sights
- Chaoshanping Viewpoint
- Siguniangshan Town (Rilong)
- Changping Valley
- Haizi Valley
- Kushutan
- Shuangqiao Valley
- Siguniang Dafeng (Big Sister Peak)
- Balang Mountain Pass