Escaping from 38°C into the forest, I just want to stay here and never leave

City escape plan activated! This summer, I discovered a hidden summer resort treasure in Ya'an—Laba River! The cool 23°C summer is just perfect! A 3-hour self-drive from Chengdu, come rush with me~

📍Location: Erlang Mountain Laba River Scenic Area, Tianquan County, Ya'an City
⏰Opening Hours: 8:00-18:00
🎫Tickets: 58 RMB/person

🚘Self-drive guide:
- Best route: Chengdu → Ya'an → Tianquan → Laba River
- Scenic spots along the way: Erlang Mountain Tunnel, Qingyi River Gorge
- Surprise bonus: You might encounter national protected animals on the road! Sambar deer and monkeys waiting by the roadside for your feeding, and if you're lucky, you can even see wild giant pandas🐼

🔥2 days 1 night itinerary:
✅Day 1:
✨Check in at Five-Color Sea: a colorful alpine lake
✨Meet Tiansi Waterfall: a breathtaking cascade
✨Forest hiking: walk along the valley stream, every shot is a forest masterpiece
✨Wildlife encounters: monkeys and sambar deer acting cute

✅Day 2:
🚡Jiaoshan Cableway: direct to the viewing platform to see snowy mountains and sea of clouds
🌸Rhododendron Sea: pink romance all over the hills
🦌Red Stone Beach + Deer Pond: sambar deer gather to drink water, beware of panda sightings!
🌲Secret Forest: instantly transported into the green wilderness

🏨Accommodation guide:
🔹Luming Hotel: 180° deer-view suite! Deer right outside your window
🔹Blue Crystal Hotel: trendy starry sky cinema + forest-style afternoon tea
🔹Gongtong Mountain Villa (a must for couples): private cabin + candlelight dinner

🌡️Tips:
- Average temperature in July-August is 23°C, with big temperature differences between day and night
- Recommended to bring: sun protection clothing, mosquito repellent, hiking shoes
- Best photo spots: Five-Color Sea, Red Stone Beach, viewing platform

💫You must come this summer! Escape the city's scorching heat and find the joy of 23°C in the primeval forest~ You can also stay at the Little Deer Homestay, so healing!