Colorful forests reflect on the clear waters, encounter Western Sichuan, and step into God's palette!

🍁 Autumn in Songpinggou is a grand and luxurious feast of colors by nature. From late October to mid-November, the colorful forests here reach their best viewing period. The mountains are dyed in layers of golden yellow, orange-red, and deep green, reflected in the clear lakes, like God's spilled palette.

🍂 At this time, the leaves from Changhai to Wucaichi gradually turn red, making it an excellent hiking route to enjoy the colorful forests; the section from Cuizhugou to Mohai is charming at any time, with the sound of flowing water accompanying footsteps, playing an autumn symphony.

🚗 Transportation Guide
🚙 Self-driving: Depart from Chengdu and navigate directly to the scenic area entrance (Baishi Lakeside Restaurant), about a 4-hour drive. During peak season, vehicles must park at Baishi Sea parking lot, with free shuttle buses available.
🚄 Public transport: Take the high-speed train from Chengdu East Station to Mao County Station, then carpool directly to Songpinggou, or take a bus from Mao County Passenger Transport Center.

🗺️ Recommended Tour Routes
🚶‍♂️ After entering the scenic area, you can buy a sightseeing bus ticket to the highest point, Changhai, then easily tour downwards. Recommended route: Changhai → Wucaichi → Cuizhugou → Pearl Waterfall → Mohai → Baishi Sea.

🥾 If you like hiking, consider this route: Changhai (start) - A’erbihai - Love Sea (Wucaichi) - Birch Forest - Cuizhugou - Goddess Pool - Pearl Beach Waterfall - Mohai (end), about 6.5 kilometers in total.

🚶‍♀️ Hiking reference:
🚶‍♂️- Changhai → Wucaichi: about 1 km, 25 minutes on foot
🚶‍♀️- Mohai → Baishi Sea: about 1.7 km, 45 minutes on foot

📸 Must-visit photo spots
🌈 Wucaichi: When sunlight shines, the water is crystal clear, showing a colorful landscape, with colorful forests on one side and jagged rocks on the other.
🌊 Mohai: The lake water is deep as ink; it is recommended to visit in the morning to capture the best light for photos.
🏔️ Changhai: The highest lake in Songpinggou, with mirror-like water perfectly reflecting the surrounding colorful forests.
🌊 Baishi Sea: The largest lake in the scenic area, boat tours are available, and the red leaves along the boardwalk are very beautiful.

📋 Practical Information
🎫 Tickets: 70 RMB/person, round-trip sightseeing bus 70 RMB/person, one-way 50 RMB/person.
⏰ Opening hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM.
📏 Altitude: 2200-2900 meters, most people do not experience altitude sickness.

💡 Helpful Tips
👕 1. Clothing guide: There is a big temperature difference between morning and evening in the scenic area, so bring a light down jacket or thick coat. Wear comfortable shoes for hiking.
🍎 2. Supplies: Shops in the scenic area are limited, so you can bring some favorite fruits and food.