A One-Day Autumn Hiking and Apple Picking Trip to Jiuzitun Near Chengdu

Want to go hiking and enjoy autumn near Chengdu🍁
But accidentally discovered this paradise orchard!!
Instantly fell in love with the sea of bright red sugar heart apples😍

📍Location: Jiuzitun, Lixian County, Aba Prefecture, Sichuan Province
(About 2 hours by car from Chengdu)

Help! The sugar heart apples here are way too sweet!🍎
👀Look at the hillside full of red apples
Who understands the joy of picking and eating at the same time!!!
Every snap is a perfect autumn vibe photo📸

🚶‍♀️The hiking route is so friendly!
👉4km total, difficulty level⭐️
👉Few people and beautiful scenery all the way, private autumn viewing
👉The colorful forest has turned red, every photo is stunning😭
(Finally no need to squeeze with crowds to see the red leaves)

✨Recommended magical ways to enjoy:
✅Family outing: pick and eat, endless happiness
✅Couple date: so romantic under the red apple trees
✅Besties check-in: every shot is a masterpiece
✅Solo relaxation: get healed in the apple orchard

🚗Super detailed itinerary:
◽️07:30 Gather and depart from Chengdu (beautiful scenery along the way)
◽️09:30 Arrive at Jiuzitun, Lixian County, autumn viewing start point
◽️10:00 Start a leisurely hike to enjoy the colorful forest
◽️11:30 Arrive at the apple orchard to start picking! (Choose any orchard)
◽️13:00 Lunch at Taoping Qiang Village (Qiang ethnic specialty meal)
◽️15:00 Continue picking apples or free activities
◽️16:30 Head back with your harvest~

📸Photo tips:
1️⃣Be sure to wear light-colored clothes! The contrast is amazing
2️⃣Straw hat + headscarf with apple trees makes for great photos
3️⃣The light is best from 3 to 5 PM!

⚠️Important reminders:
🍎Negotiate the price with the owner before entering the orchard
🍎Bring wet wipes for picking and eating
🍎If you don’t want to pick, you can buy directly at the entrance (all look great)

🍁October in Jiuzitun is like a fairy tale world!
Double hit of colorful forest + apple orchard~
Miss it and you’ll have to wait a whole year, sisters!😭

🙋‍♀️Raise your hand! Friends who want to go, hurry and book~

Post by Clark_10 William | Oct 22, 2025

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