The Luojishan Jiushijiu Li Scenic Area is located in Qiaowo Town, Puge County, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. It is about 45 kilometers south of Xichang City, the capital of Liangshan Prefecture, and is a national 4A-level scenic area. The scenic area covers about 8 square kilometers, and the highest peak of Luojishan is 4,359 meters above sea level. Its core landscape is a hot spring waterfall group more than 200 meters wide, with a daily water output of more than 30,000 cubic meters. It consists of dozens of hot spring waterfalls of varying sizes, the highest of which has a drop of 50 meters. The hot spring water temperature remains around 40°C year-round. It is home to the world's largest hot spring waterfall, the world's only hot spring islands, and the world's only cliff hot spring, and has the reputation of being "China's most beautiful hot spring tourist attraction."
History and Culture
Luojishan was historically one of China's earlier Buddhist holy sites. It was opened up during the Han Dynasty, and Buddhist activities were already flourishing by the Tang Dynasty. At its peak, Luoji Temple alone supported more than 3,000 monks, and many temples were built. The ruins still exist today. In Buddhism, Luojishan is called "Ziwei." According to records, on the western foot of Luojishan alone there were two pavilions and thirteen temples of the larger Caodong sect.
Main Attractions
Hot Spring Waterfall
It is the only natural hot spring in the world that can be viewed, enjoyed, drunk, and used for healing (a radon hot spring). Dozens of hot spring waterfalls of varying sizes form a hot spring waterfall group more than 200 meters wide. The 40°C hot spring water cascades down from a cliff halfway up the mountain. Where the waterfall flows, it forms a spectacular group of stalactites, and the stalactites in turn form countless natural pools.
Hot Spring Islands
Formed by underground hot spring eruptions, they consist of six small islands. Visitors can soak in hot springs on the islands, and there are also cave hot springs within the islands.
Cliff Hot Spring
The world's only hanging-wall hot spring. The hot spring gushes out from the cliff face and forms a hot spring pool. Later, people expanded it to form the current cliff hot spring.
Hot Spring Swimming Pool
The water is about 1.5 meters deep, allowing visitors to enjoy both hot springs and swimming.
Hot Spring Fish Therapy Pool
Hot spring fish therapy refers to raising a type of small fish that lives in hot springs in a hot spring pool. Due to their special living habits, these fish can not only survive year-round in hot spring water with temperatures as high as 40°C, but most remarkably, when people enter the pool, the small fish become your bathing assistants.
Observation Deck
Standing on the observation deck on the cliff, you can overlook the entire valley. From a high vantage point, your field of vision suddenly opens up, and the beauty of the entire valley is fully visible. Surrounded by green trees and with winding streams, it makes people feel relaxed and happy, and linger with no wish to leave.
Tour Route：
Twelve Zodiac Square — Fish Therapy Pool — Hot Spring Swimming Pool — Hot Spring Waterfall — Observation Deck (Hot Spring Cave) — Hot Spring Islands — Hanging-Wall Hot Spring.
Travel Suggestions：
Prepare swimsuits, swim caps, and other swimming gear in advance to make it convenient to enjoy the hot springs.
Bring sun protection items; the ultraviolet rays are strong in plateau areas.
If time permits, you can arrange a full day to tour slowly and fully enjoy the hot springs and natural scenery.
Precautions：
Observe the scenic area regulations and follow the instructions of staff.
Pay attention to the hot spring water temperature to avoid scalding.
Protect the environment and do not litter.
When participating in activities such as high-altitude ziplining and jungle crossing, take proper safety precautions.
Transportation：
Self-driving: Chengdu - Ya'an - Xichang - Puge County, about 500 kilometers in total. From Xichang, head south along Provincial Highway 212 to reach the scenic area.
By bus: You can first go to Xichang, then take a bus from the Xichang Tourist Distribution Center to Puge County. After arriving in Puge County, transfer to a local vehicle to go to the scenic area.
Opening Hours：
Open all year from 07:00 to 23:59.
Tickets：
Full-day ticket: 190 yuan/person.
Morning ticket (07:00 - 09:30): 140 yuan/person.
Evening ticket (17:30 - 20:30): 140 yuan/person.