6 beginner-friendly hiking routes in Chengdu.

🥀Chengdu people who love the sun✔ also have their own urban hiking routes, which are perfect for outdoor hiking.

Less crowded, diverse routes, relaxing, and round-trip in one day. ✅ Perfect for hiking with family and friends on weekends.
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[ Recommended Routes ]
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📍Chongzhou [Jinfeng Mountain]
🎀Close distance, 9-13 km loop options
🎀1.5-hour drive from Chengdu, easy round-trip in one day
🎀Golden ginkgo, red maple leaves, and lush forests, all over the mountains
🎀Bring your own trash bags and take your trash with you
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📍Dujiangyan [Tongma Valley]
🎀Overall flat route, some sections may have mud
🎀Plan for 3-4 hours of hiking
🎀Wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring enough water and food
🎀Leave early in the afternoon
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📍Chongzhou [Liuliba]
🎀Especially suitable for outdoor hiking in autumn
🎀About 2 hours to reach the destination
🎀The entire hiking route is about 8 km
🎀Avoid hiking alone, especially in the mountains
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📍Pengzhou [Tiantai Mountain]
🎀Go on a sunny day
🎀The hiking route is about 8 km, moderate difficulty
🎀Mainly stone steps and dirt roads
🎀Pass by Baiyun Temple, Guanghua Temple, and Jinding Temple
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📍Dujiangyan [Shangyuan Ancient Road]
🎀Round-trip is about 9.4 km
🎀Estimated hiking time is 4-5 hours
🎀Enjoy ancient cedar trees and colorful autumn forests along the way
🎀Overall elevation gain is small, suitable for hiking enthusiasts
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📍Dayi [Wuzhong Mountain]
🎀Good road conditions, suitable for the whole family
🎀About 6-7 km, round-trip time is about 3.5-4 hours
🎀Kaifa Temple - Mingyue Temple - Amitabha Temple - Guangming Peak
🎀Escape the hustle and bustle of the city, an ideal choice
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