Fall into the fairy tale of Sichuan West red leaves—an autumn picking guide around Chengdu!

Who understands! The secret red leaf spots around Chengdu bring out the romance of autumn in full bloom. The red leaves in Songpinggou are no exaggeration; the colorful forests 🍂 with mountains reflecting in the water, reds overlapping yellows, every snapshot is a "flowing autumn oil painting." Calling it the top red leaf spot in Sichuan West is truly deserved! A clear two-day, one-night itinerary for you: Day 1️⃣ Depart from Chengdu - Diexi Town - Cancong Village - Check in at Yunshangyue Hotel Day 2️⃣ In-depth tour of Songpinggou (Changhai, Wucaichi, Cuizhugou, Mohai, Baishihai) - Apple picking experience - Return trip ✅ Changhai is at the top of the sightseeing bus station, the 2,900-meter-high Blue Lake looks like a clear mirror, reflecting the colorful forest and mountain peaks—perfect for photos. ✅ The Cuizhugou hike is super comfortable, with red, yellow, and green leaves surrounding you on both sides. The rustling sound of stepping on fallen leaves is more healing than music. ✅ Mohai is a must-stop! The deep black lake water reflects the shadows of mountains and trees. Standing by the lake, it looks like a moving ink painting. ✅ Finally, rush to Baishihai—the largest lake in the scenic area is amazing. The blue water is crystal clear, you can see small fish swimming. Just pick any angle by the boardwalk, with red and yellow leaves against the lake water, and every shot is a life photo! In the evening, head back to the hotel for a private hot spring soak. Soaking in the warm water melts all your fatigue! 👀 Highlight: Every night the hotel hosts a Qiang ethnic Shalang Guozhuang dance party, spinning around is super lively, and the intangible cultural heritage iron flower performance is absolutely amazing. By the way, during the red leaf season, you can also catch the Baoshi Diexi Starry Sky Camping Music Festival. The best viewing period is from mid-October to the end of November. Now is just the right time—just go for it! This time, I also experienced apple picking 🍎. The apples I picked myself were both crisp and sweet, a unique experience.