Permits and Entrance to Dafeng,Erfeng of Siguniang

It is required to apply for a permit to do Dafeng Summit (or Erfeng Summit of any multi-day trek) of Siguniang. It is required whether you are a foreigner or a Chinese citizen.

How to apply for a permit?

One needs to submit your passport information and your travel plan and dates to the park of Siguniang Outdoor Office. Most travel companies who organize Dafeng trips can do this for you. The office of Siguniang Outdoor Office does not accept individuals applying for such permit. All permits are given to travelers through local travel/trekking companies. Therefore you will need to use a travel company to do trips to Dafeng (or Erfeng or Changping to Bipeng Trek). .

Issue with limited Flexibility on Planning

When travelers signing up with tours provided by local companies, it is very convenient that the permits and paper works are often sorted out quickly and efficiently. Although the issue with trip planning is never solved. The issue is that there is zero flexibility of the trip provided by all local companies. All trips to Dafeng and Erfeng are standard 2 days from and back to the town of Siguniang(Rilong). It profits the most to local trek companies, guides and porters as well as the park of Siguniang as it maximize the number of visitors to Dafeng if you do it the quickest(in 2 days time). However it often raises the risk of hikers having AMS due to sudden raise of altitude from 3000m to 4300m in one day’s time.

When can I do Dafeng (or Erfeng) Summit?

Dafeng and Erfeng are open from 01 May to 31 October each year. The rest of the time is set to restore the nature of Siguniang and no one is allowed to do these treks. Although the open season may be longer in the future.

Can I do the summit of Dafeng (or Erfeng) by myself?

No. Self-supported/independent trek/climb to Dafeng (or Erfeng) or camping without a permit is not allowed by the park of Siguniang. It is obligated to have a permit and guide/porter to accompany you. If you are an experienced trekker/climber that wishes to do self-supported climbs in Sichuan or China, please try to avoid Dafeng or Erfeng or any peaks in the park of Siguniang.

Can I just get the permit and do the summit of Dafeng (or Erfeng) by myself?

No. It's not allowed by the authority of Siguniang Parks.

Can I customize my trek into with more days with intermediate night/nights before sleep by Dafeng BC at 4300m?

No. There is zero flexibility on the planning. You may do acclimating sleep elsewhere but not inside any parks of Sigunian(Haizi, Changping or Shuangqiao).

Are there other alternatives to Dafeng if I come after October and before May?

Yes there are similar peaks around 5000m near Siguniang that you may choose to do without requirements on permits and more flexible on the seasons. Please read here details of Alternative Peaks of Dafeng .Please note these peaks are also crowded.