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Shu-Ba Ancient Road Trail

Highlights

Follows the old Chengdu–Chongqing post road over Longquan Mountain from Taohua Guli.
Passes Zhuge Liang’s stargazing platform and old steles along the post road.
Options: 37.5 km (1,965 m gain, 8 h), 20 km (960 m, 5 h) and 9 km (457 m, 3 h).
From the summit you look back over the Chengdu skyline.

Good to know

Long-distance groups have only 300 places each. Ask us to confirm passport entry before you pay.

Make it a trip

The next day, take an easy recovery walk at Dong’an Lake Park in the same district.

Around this event

GymCrossFit TianfuA veteran Chengdu CrossFit affiliate; contact it through its CrossFit.com page to arrange a drop-in.RunXinglong Lake LoopA flat 8.85 km rubberized loop with water stations; take Metro Line 1 to Xinglong Lake and run at sunset.EatXu’s CuisineMichelin-starred; pre-order the chicken douhua, minced chicken breast and egg white in clear broth, a lean Sichuan classic.SeeChengdu Research Base of Giant Panda BreedingBook with your passport 2–3 days ahead (¥55, no tickets at the gate); arrive at the 7:30 opening, when the pandas feed.

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