The ultimate maple viewing guide for Chongqing and Sichuan! Save this check-in map now～

It's maple season again! 📸
Everyone, let's go～ Please keep this stunning red maple check-in map for Sichuan and Chongqing✨
If you miss it, you'll have to wait another year😭

【Chongqing Section】
1️⃣ Hechuan Gulu Red Maple Forest
📍Address: Gulu Town, Hechuan District, Chongqing
🚗 Driving route: He'an Expressway - Dashi Ramp - National Highway 212 - Gulu
🚌 Public transport: Take a shuttle bus from the main city bus station to Hechuan North Passenger Transport Center → transfer to Gulu shuttle bus
💡 Features: Over 2,000 acres of vast maple forest! Gradient maple leaves as beautiful as a painting 🎨
⏰ Best viewing period: October to November

2️⃣ Banan Songmuzui Red Maple Base
📍Address: Anlan Town, Banan District, Chongqing
🚗 Transport: 9 km from Yipin Exit on Lanhai Expressway
💡 Features: 25,000 red maple trees! Deep red and scarlet intertwined, perfect for photos 📸

3️⃣ Banan Wuzhou Garden
📍Address: Shengdengshan Town, Banan District, Chongqing
💡 Features: The only Jinxiu Maple in the country! Magical color changes all year round ✨
👗 Outfit suggestion: Wear Hanfu! Perfect for shooting ancient style photos!

4️⃣ Nanchuan Jinfo Mountain
📍Address: Jinfo Mountain Scenic Area, Nanchuan District, Chongqing
🚗 Driving route: Main city → Yuqian Expressway → Daguan → Jinfo Mountain
💡 Features: Over 40 types of colorful forests! Stunning views at 1,900 meters altitude 🏔️
⏰ Best period: From late October

【Sichuan Section】
1️⃣ Guangwu Mountain
📍Address: Nanjiang County, Bazhong City
💡 Features: "China's Number One Red Leaf Mountain"! The Shibayue Tan of Micang Mountain is breathtaking 😭
⏰ Best period: Mid-October to early November

2️⃣ Jiuzhaigou
📍Address: Jiuzhaigou County, Aba Prefecture
💡 Features: Wuhua Lake + Mirror Lake reflecting colorful forests! Like God spilled a palette 🎨
⏰ Best period: Mid-October to early November

3️⃣ Western Sichuan Red Maple Ridge
📍Address: Hongxia Valley Village, Yinghua Town, Shifang City, Deyang City
💡 Features: 300 acres of red maple forest! North American red maples are spectacular 🍁
⏰ Best period: September to October

4️⃣ Miyaluo Scenic Area
📍Address: Lixian County, Aba Prefecture
💡 Features: The largest red leaf area in the country! Both sides of National Highway 317 are blazing red 🔥
⏰ Best period: Mid-October to early November

💡 Tips:
1. Remember to bring a camera! Telephoto + wide-angle lenses recommended 📷
2. Clothing suggestions: solid colors like white, blue, or beige
3. Best lighting is at noon on sunny days ☀️
4. Avoid weekends to escape the crowds