The Moshi Park Scenic Area is located at the junction of Zhonggu Village and Kama Village in Bamei Town, Daofu County, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. The scenic area covers approximately 5 square kilometers and is situated at an altitude of about 3,500 meters. Rated as a national 4A-level tourist attraction in 2017, it is China's only plateau stone forest landscape, integrating sightseeing, experiential activities, scientific research, and science popularization values. Known as the "Eighth Beauty of China's Most Beautiful Landscape Avenue," the area features facilities such as a visitor center, geological museum, and geological square. The ordinary walking path measures 2,993 meters in length and 1.5 meters in width, while the wooden plank road (including the Jixiang Plank Road) spans 477 meters with a width of 1.5 meters.
History and Culture
The mylonite stone forest in the Moshi Park Scenic Area was discovered in 1981, and further research in 1994 revealed it was formed through weathering. Locally known as the "Bamei Soil Stone Forest," it has various professional names such as "structural stone forest," "metamorphic stone forest," and "mylonite stone forest." Legend has it that Moshi Park was once one of the birthplaces of King Gesar, and many attractions in the park are related to legends of King Gesar's battles. For example, the "Ten Thousand Swords Piercing the Sky" stone forest replicates the scene of King Gesar's soldiers holding swords and vowing to protect him.
Main Attractions
Stone Forest Landscape
The Moshi Park features cluster-shaped peak cluster landscapes distributed along mountain ridges with obvious gully development, as well as peak forest landscapes in the form of sharp edges and blade shapes. Its most distinctive feature is its changing colors: light gray and blue in spring and winter, bright blue in summer and autumn, and sometimes varying within a single day.
Ten Thousand Swords Piercing the Sky
Located about 100 meters south of the scenic area entrance, this is a sharp-edged mylonite stone forest landform landscape, approximately 10-20 meters high, named for its resemblance to ten thousand swords piercing the sky.
Ink-and-Wash Stone Forest
Located approximately 100 meters south of the scenic area entrance, this is a sharp-edged mylonite stone forest landform landscape, about 10-20 meters high, named after its resemblance to ten thousand sharp swords piercing the sky.
Stone Great Wall
This blade-shaped mylonite stone forest landform landscape is about 5-6 meters high, 20 meters long, and only about 1 meter thick at its thinnest point.
Geological Museum
Located in the central part of the scenic area, it features a geological science exhibition area and outdoor exhibition area, focusing on geological phenomena and scientific knowledge such as the impact of neotectonic movements on the Daofu area since the Quaternary, the formation and influence of the Xianshui River Fault Zone, and the formation of the mylonite stone forest.
Walking Paths
Built along the stone forest of the scenic area, it includes ordinary walking paths and wooden plank roads. The ordinary walking path is 2,993 meters long, 1.5 meters wide, with a mortar-laid stone pavement; the wooden plank road, including the Jixiang Plank Road, is 477 meters long with a span of 1.5 meters.
Local Cuisine
Tibetan Hot Pot
Using highland beef, Tibetan fragrant pork, and other main ingredients, paired with various fungi and vegetables, it is stewed in a special copper pot, offering a delicious taste and rich nutrition.
Tsampa
A traditional Tibetan staple food made by roasting and grinding highland barley into flour. It is eaten by adding butter tea or highland barley wine and kneading it into small balls.
Yogurt
Tibetan-style yogurt has a rich, sweet and sour taste, often made more flavorful with sugar or honey.
Admission
Admission: 60 yuan/person
Admission (including sightseeing car): 80 yuan/person
Seniors, students, children, people with disabilities, and military personnel with relevant certificates are eligible for free or half-price discounts.
For reference only; subject to actual ticket prices at the scenic area.
Opening Hours
Peak season (May-October): 8:30-17:30
Off-season (November-April): 9:00-17:00
For reference only; subject to actual admission times at the scenic area.
Tour Routes
Route 1: Enter through the main gate of Moshi Park, take a sightseeing car to the plank road entrance, and tour from top to bottom to see the entire panorama of Moshi Park. After the tour, exit through the back gate and take the sightseeing car back to the main gate parking lot. Route 2: Navigate directly to the Moshi Park Geological Museum, enter through the back gate, and walk directly to the Alien Planet filming spot, but climbing uphill and retracing your steps are required to see the panorama.
Transportation
- Self-driving: Depart from Chengdu via the Chengdu-Chongqing Ring Expressway and Yaye Expressway. The road conditions are good, but be cautious of curves and slopes along the way, and inspect the vehicle in advance.
- Public transportation: Take a bus to Kangding or Xinduqiao first, then transfer to Bamei Town and take a taxi to Moshi Park.
- Bus routes: Chengdu Xinnanmen Bus Station has daily buses to Bamei and Daofu, both departing at 06:30. The fare to Bamei is 145 yuan/person, and to Daofu is 167 yuan/person. Alternatively, after taking a bus from Chengdu to Kangding, take a bus from Kangding County to Bamei with 6 daily trips, fares ranging from 72/45/64 yuan. You can also take a bus from Chengdu to Danba, then charter a car from Danba at about 150 yuan/car for the 110-kilometer journey.
Must-See Attractions
- Stone Forest Landscape: China's only plateau stone forest, with colors changing by season and weather, featuring unique geomorphic landscapes.
- Geological Museum: Deepen your understanding of the scenic area's geological origins and related scientific knowledge.
Tour Tips
- For green grasslands and ink-colored stones, visit from June to August; for snowy mountains and withered grass, visit from March to May.
- Do not feed the marmots in the park.
- Wear black, white, or red clothing for photos, and bring sunglasses and a hat.
- For free photography, navigate to "Kama Bridge."
- It is recommended to enter through the main gate to avoid long walking distances and fatigue from the back gate.
- Prevent altitude sickness in advance.
Precautions
- The scenic area is at a high altitude; take precautions against altitude sickness and prepare relevant medications and oxygen.
- There is no shade in the stone forest area; apply sunscreen, wear sunglasses, and a hat.
- The plank roads are slippery; wear non-slip shoes and walk carefully.
- There are no stores along the route; bring your own food and water.