Colorful Forests of Songpinggou

Five-colored fairy tale Qiang Village! Autumn colorful forests in Songpinggou 🍁 Qiang Village secret realm! A palette spilled by the gods The Little Jiuzhaigou of Western Sichuan confirmed! In October, the mountains are covered with golden yellow and ochre red, reflected perfectly in the blue lake✨ 📍Location: Diexi Town, Maoxian County, Aba Prefecture 🚗 Self-driving: 3.5 hours direct from Chengdu, last 30 km mountain road with falling rock caution 📌 Ticket: 70 RMB (includes a guide map) 🔛 Touring route 1️⃣ Baishihai → Mohai Take the sightseeing bus directly to the highest point (round-trip ticket recommended) Mohai looks like a spilled inkstone, its obsidian-like surface reflecting the colorful forest ⚠️ Arrive before 10:00 to capture mirror-like reflections 2️⃣ Pearl Waterfall → Five-colored Pool The mist at Pearl Waterfall is perfect for slow shutter photography The calcified shoal of Five-colored Pool resembles a mini Huanglong 📸 Tips: Afternoon light is best for saturated colors 🍂 Best viewing period Mid-October to early November (this year the colorful forests turned yellow earlier!) 📌 Tips to avoid pitfalls 1. Few restaurants in the scenic area, bring your own snacks 2. Altitude 2800 meters, beware of sunburn and altitude sickness 3. Landslides common in rainy season, check weather in advance