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"Blue sky, yellow leaves on the ground, autumn colors on the waves, cold green smoke on the waves"
The morning news was reporting, "You can't go here, there's a new case there." I really want to see the autumn colors! Where can I go? You Xiaoxia flipped through the calendar and found that before the arrival of winter 2022, autumn would only have the last strong flavor of this year.
If you want to see the most vibrant autumn colors in China, there's another place besides Xinjiang. Every autumn, all the beautiful colors in the world return here.
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It is obviously not Xinjiang, but it has clear water, colorful forests and cultural customs that are not inferior to Kanas. When autumn comes, the colorful maple leaves cover the mountains and the forests are dyed red.
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It is obviously not Switzerland, but it has the same holy snow-capped mountains and pure lakes as Switzerland. The towering snow-capped mountains are set against the pure blue lake water, which is so beautiful that it takes your breath away.
There are also golden meadows spreading from the foot of the mountain to the horizon, isolated cabins, free-spirited elves... Walking into here is like walking into a series of amazing movie scenes.
The autumn here is so gorgeous. Although it does not belong to Xinjiang, Tibet and Yunnan, it has the essence of the beauty of these three provinces. A trip here is equivalent to traveling around half of China.
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This place is also like this on social media 👇 Without reading the text description, it is not an exaggeration to say that it is comparable to Xinjiang and Switzerland.
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Yes, this is the stunning western Sichuan, where autumn dominates half of China and condenses 80% of Sichuan's stunning autumn scenery! Direct flights from Hangzhou cost as little as 200 yuan, making it a steal!
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Some people say that the most beautiful scenery in China is in western Sichuan, and the most beautiful season in western Sichuan is autumn.
Every autumn, this place with the most secret places in China interprets the word "beautiful" to the extreme.
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In a broad sense, western Sichuan refers to the area west of the Chengdu Plain, namely the plateau areas of Aba Prefecture and Ganzi Prefecture in Sichuan Province, as well as Jiuzhaigou, Huanglong, Siguniang Mountain, and the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns.
Aba Prefecture has strict regulations this autumn, so we're unlikely to be able to visit. However, across the western Sichuan Plateau, Ganzi Prefecture, China's second-largest Tibetan region, across the mountains from Aba Prefecture, welcomes us with open arms and stunning autumn attire.
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Garze boasts a vibrant array of colors, rivaling Jiuzhaigou's colorful lakes, Naizigou's lush forests, and Switzerland's snow-capped mountains. With the arrival of autumn, the vibrant colors of the world are reflected in the lakes, often indistinguishable between green and blue, creating a vibrant and vibrant canvas.
This autumn, western Sichuan has become a "key focus" for tourists thanks to its extremely traveler-friendly epidemic prevention policies.
â‘ Three inspections 5 days before travel
Just complete 3 tests 5 days before departure (can be done at the departure point)
②Three inspections during the three-day itinerary
This three-day three-test program allows for mobility. Once the first nucleic acid test result within the state comes out, you can move around in an orderly manner without worrying about affecting your itinerary!
Starting in October, the vibrant colors of western Sichuan are about to stun the world. With only two months left in 2022, why not start your travel plans with the most beautiful autumn scenery?
“I can’t go to Norway, but it’s ok here!”
Daocheng Yading is beautiful year-round, but I think autumn is the most beautiful season. It boasts colorful forests more dreamy than those in northern Xinjiang, and secret areas rivaling those of the Norwegian Forest.
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It is praised by explorers as "the last pure land on the blue planet" and the "Soul of China's Shangri-La". This is Daocheng Yading!
Daocheng Yading, the most beautiful autumn season only lasts for a short month. The saying "you'll have to wait another year if you miss it" is definitely not a lie. Located in Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan Province, it is divided into Daocheng County and Yading Village.
Colorful lakes, ancient temples, sacred snow-capped mountains, vast starry sky... Here, the most beautiful season of the year is about to come.
The golden cypress and poplar trees and cattle and sheep in Luolong Cattle Farm form a picture of autumn, and the autumn forest on the mountainside covers the snow-capped mountains with golden armor.
The three sacred mountains of Aden unveil their majestic snow-capped mountains, and the water plants surrounding the Pearl Sea also transition to a charming golden color. In addition to its majesty and holiness, it also adds a bit of beautiful and dreamy colors!
As long as you put on traditional Tibetan clothes, you can transform yourself into an elegant Tibetan girl and record this most beautiful moment!
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Of course, you should go to the most beautiful places with China-TravelNote, the most fun-loving traveler.
China-TravelNote has been developing routes in western Sichuan for the past decade, helping you avoid many "minefields" and explore the secrets of Aden on this romantic autumn day.
â‘ Stay in Aden Secret Land
Spend the night in Yading Village, facing the two sacred mountains of Xiannairi and Xianuoduoji directly, eliminating the tedious transfer process. At night, you can watch a feast of snow-capped mountains and stars, and marvel at the vastness of the universe.
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Second entrance to the core scenic area
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Slow down your itinerary and leave enough time to deeply experience the scenery and culture, so that your body has enough time to adapt to the plateau environment. Let's go to Daocheng Yading together to see the most beautiful autumn colors in this paradise on earth!
The Kingdom of Shu is home to many sacred mountains, but Mount Emei stands out as unrivaled. In the hearts of the people of Ganzi, the kings of Shu mountains—Mt. Gongga, Mt. Yala, Mt. Yading, Mt. Genyen—are the abodes of gods and the locus of faith.
In October, there is very little rainfall in western Sichuan, and the sacred mountains are unveiled and become clearly visible, ushering in the most suitable season of the year for pilgrimage to the snow-capped mountains.
"The King of Shushan, the Ultimate of Sichuan!"
If you ask where the most extreme and stunning natural scenery in Sichuan is, the people who know it best will tell you - Gongga.
Gongga, the King of Sichuan Mountains, is located in Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan Province. It took only a few years for it to go from being hidden in the heart of western Sichuan to becoming a national outdoor hotspot.
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As the easternmost of the 7,000-meter snow-capped mountains, Gongga has become the well-deserved "King of Sichuan Mountains" with its absolute advantage of 7,556 meters, a vertical drop of more than 6,000 meters, and a mountain full of three-dimensionality.
Looking from different positions, the walls and ridges of various shapes are perfectly displayed in front of the world, with thousands of faces of Gongga in all directions.
Nowadays, Gongga is gradually becoming known to the public, and the beautiful scenery of Gongga is appearing more and more in various media, and even in your circle of friends.
Even Dong Zijian, Liu Haoran, and Wang Junkai from the popular travel variety show "Just the Boy" traveled thousands of miles to western Sichuan to see the magnificent appearance of Mount Gongga!
"The hidden sea closest to the snow-capped mountains!"
The holy lake Gongga Yin is even more lively. The meltwater from the glaciers has formed lakes of various sizes, which are distributed in all directions of Gongga.
Lenggacuo is the lake closest to the main peak of Gongga and is most centrally located. Many masterpieces that have amazed the world were created here.
Sunrise, sunset, starry sky, Milky Way, snow-capped mountains, infinite scenery is on the dangerous peaks. After crossing the gravel road with a thousand-foot cliff on one side, you will reach Lisohai.
This is a more secretive place than Lenggacuo. There are two large and small lakes, one above and one below. The colors change alternately between blue, white, yellow and red with the light and shadow. Looking at Gongga from here, the chivalrous and tender nature of the King's Peak is fully displayed.
"The last secret place in Sichuan Snow Mountain"
Genyen, from a little-known secret place to the top outdoor holy land in western Sichuan, is amazing every time it appears!
Known as the "third highest peak in Sichuan" and the "last secret" of Sichuan's snow-capped mountains, it's a vibrant plateau. Home to the photography-famous "Eye of Genyen," its bizarre landscapes attract countless photographers from far and wide.
Autumn is the most beautiful season for Mount Genyen. The shimmering and winding Wuliang River reflects the forests and snow-capped mountains. Whether you're hiking, taking a leisurely hike, or taking a photoshoot, it's a great choice!
There is a saying in Sichuan: "Jiuzhaigou is for water, Guangwu is for mountain". The beauty of Jiuzhaigou has long been known to the world, and Guangwu Mountain, which is as famous as Jiuzhaigou, is equally stunningly beautiful, but is rarely included in travel lists.
This "China's No. 1 Red Leaf Mountain" located at the junction of Sichuan and Shaanxi has a 680-square-kilometer red leaf corridor and is known as "Asia's longest natural red carpet."
It is the largest red leaf viewing area in Asia, and the red leaf season lasts for a month.
Every year from mid-October to mid-November, when the fiery red leaves light up every mountaintop, one tree leads the way and thousands of mountains respond, and colorful blocks of color surge and undulate in the wind, showing the autumn to the fullest.
A romantic autumn snow falls quietly, and a colorful forest feast is about to arrive as expected.
This year's autumn snow in Ganzi seems to have arrived a little earlier than in previous years. It has already fallen in many places in western Sichuan. This is the first snow since the beginning of autumn, and the overall timing is also in line with our autumn color forecast.
The world of colorful forests and snow halfway up the mountain will also arrive as scheduled, so this autumn vacation must of course be reserved for western Sichuan!
Why go to western Sichuan in autumn? Because nature's most vibrant colors, the most magnificent mountains and rivers, and the most extreme scenery are all in western Sichuan!
