We absolutely loved Changping Valley for many reasons, such as the beautiful autumn scenery, crisp air, sights of the wild horses and yaks..but most of all, the lack of throngs of tourists. The people who go to Changping Valley are more of hikers and travellers - not those photo-clicking tourists. It was an absolute bliss to experience the quietness and stillness of nature, with the occasional chirping of birds accompanying our journey on the boardwalks. I would go back for the nature. The sightseeing bus only brings you up to the start of the valley boardwalk..so you’ll have to either walk your way up, or take the horse rides (charges are based on checkpoints, but the cheapest costs 150 yuan - see attached pic below)