This is not a foreign country | This is Liangshan, Sichuan

｜This is Liangshan, Sichuan. I came to western Sichuan to hike and accidentally discovered this secret place
Now when I think about it, it still feels like a scene from a movie

The specific location is near the Lingshan Scenic Area in Mianning
It takes about five hours by car from Chengdu

This is the first time I have seen such a primitive moss forest.
Tree trunks, rocks and even the ground are covered with green velvet blankets
When the sun shines through the fir trees
It really feels like entering a fantasy world.

Not many people know about it now.
The villagers I met on the road were all picking mushrooms.
With experienced hikers who are heavy-loaded
Forest path covered with old pine needles
The creaking sound when you step on it is particularly healing.

▫️The starting point of the hike is behind Lingshan Temple
It is recommended to ask a local guide to lead the way (the villagers we found to collect herbs)
It’s easy to get lost on a road with many forks. Safety first.

▫️The one-way trip takes about four to five hours
Those with good physical strength can walk to the top of the mountain to see the lake
We chose to camp in the fir forest halfway up the mountain.
The next day, it was much easier to climb the summit with light luggage

▫️There are more than a dozen alpine lakes on the top of the mountain.
If you are lucky, you can see the peak of Gongga Snow Mountain.
It is recommended to pitch the tent in the leeward direction
At 3am, I couldn't sleep because of the beauty of the Milky Way

⚠️A few practical reminders:

Trekking poles and non-slip shoes are a must! Mossy stones are slippery

The altitude is 4000 meters but the vegetation is not obvious

You can also pick up matsutake mushrooms in September (the guide taught us how to identify them)

Leave No Trace Principle: Garbage must be taken down the mountain

This hike completely refreshed my understanding of the forests in western Sichuan
Even my dog was so excited that he rolled around on the moss.