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Only 1 hour direct from Chengdu! Western Sichuan's "Little Jiuzhaigou" is stunningly beautiful, leaving you speechless, with the colorful forest fully red

Guys! This is crazy! Western Sichuan actually hides such a treasure of red leaves, as if God spilled a palette of colors, yet few people know about it! This place is Songpinggou in Mao County, Aba Prefecture, Sichuan, known as the "Little Jiuzhaigou." The colorful forest is now in full bloom, with red, yellow, and orange interwoven all over the mountains, each frame like an oil painting, and every shot looks like a masterpiece! 🚄 Transportation Guide (super detailed, even beginners can easily handle it): 1. Chengdu → Mao County: Take the high-speed train, 1 hour direct. Depart in the morning, arrive by noon, super convenient! 2. Mao County High-Speed Rail Station → County Town: After exiting the station, take a local shuttle car, 30 minutes ride, ticket price 10 RMB/person, direct to the county town. 3. County Town → Songpinggou Scenic Area: Take a local yellow car in the county town, 1.5 hours ride, round-trip ticket 70 RMB/person. Remember to confirm the return time with the driver in advance~ 🍂 Recommended Tour Route (suggested 4 hours, enjoy autumn while walking): Scenic Area Entrance → Take Sightseeing Bus → Changhai (starting point for hiking, downhill all the way, easy and stress-free) → Erbihai → Love Lake → Cuizhugou → Pearl Beach → Mohai → Baishihai Each lake has its own unique beauty: - Changhai: As the starting point, it offers a broad view, clear water, surrounded by colorful forests, an excellent spot for photos. - Love Lake: The name is romantic, the water shows a light blue, with red leaves reflected on the shore, creating a full atmosphere. - Mohai: The lake with the deepest color, like a dark green gem, mysterious and charming. - Baishihai: The largest lake in the scenic area, the surface is calm like a mirror, with snow-capped mountains in the distance and colorful forests nearby reflected, breathtakingly beautiful. 💡 Practical Tips: - Best Viewing Period: Late October to mid-November, when Songpinggou’s autumn colors are most intense. Miss it and wait a whole year! - Ticket Information: Scenic area ticket 70 RMB/person, round-trip sightseeing bus 70 RMB/person, one-way 50 RMB/person. It’s recommended to buy round-trip tickets to save time and effort. - Dressing Suggestions: Wear light-colored clothes or bright colors like red and yellow to contrast sharply with the colorful forest, making photos more striking. - Essentials: Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat (strong UV on the plateau), comfortable sports shoes (must for hiking), some snacks and water. Songpinggou is really worth visiting! Few people, beautiful scenery, and convenient transportation. You can make a round trip in one day from Chengdu. Such a beautiful place really shouldn’t be overlooked! Quickly invite your friends and experience this autumn feast together!
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Posted: Nov 11, 2025
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