Moshi Park: How to Play ('Alien Planet' Spots)

Moshi Park: How to Play ('Alien Planet' Spots)

Western Sichuan hides an "alien planet" — Moshi Park. Continuous black stone forests rise from the ground, unique in texture and overwhelming, like a science-fiction movie set. It's one of western Sichuan's most photogenic hidden spots.

This guide covers how to play.

🏞️ About Moshi Park

• Location: Bamei Town, Daofu County, Ganzi Prefecture, along the western Sichuan small loop
• Features: black mylonite stone forest, unique geology, "alien planet" look
• Sights: black stone forest, meadow, snow mountains, sci-fi vibe
• Ticket + shuttle: ~60–100 CNY (subject to year)

📸 How to Get the "Alien Planet" Feel

Spots:

• High overlook: view the black stone forest group from above, grand
• Walk through the boardwalk: small person, big stones, sci-fi feel
• Meadow foreground: meadow + black stones + snow peaks, layered

Outfit advice:

• Bright colors (red, yellow, white) contrast strongly with black stones — most photogenic
• Avoid black/gray — you'll blend into the stones

Time:

• Morning/afternoon: sufficient light, clear stone texture
• Sunny days show best color; overcast adds an "alien" mystery

🚗 How to Get There

• Route: Chengdu → Kangding → Xinduqiao → Tagong → Bamei (Moshi Park), on the western Sichuan small loop
• About 1–1.5 hours from Xinduqiao
• Good roads; mountain curves

🗺️ Route

1. Shuttle in → walk the boardwalk through the stones
2. High viewpoint: overlook the black stone forest
3. Meadow area: stroll, see stones and snow peaks
4. Photo session, about 1.5–2.5 hours

📌 Practical Tips

1. High altitude (~3,500 m); move slowly, prevent altitude sickness
2. Sunscreen: strong highland UV
3. Cool mornings/evenings; bring a jacket
4. Protect the geological site; don't climb the stones
5. Combine with Tagong grassland, Xinduqiao, Yuzixi

Moshi Park is western Sichuan's "least Earth-like place," with built-in sci-fi filters. Wear bright colors, pick the right spot, and you're the star of an alien planet.