Not Jiuzhaigou!!! The autumn in Songpinggou is already stunningly beautiful (with travel guide)

Dear friends! Every year from mid-October to the end of November, Songpinggou turns into a palette spilled by the gods 🎨 Red leaves, colorful forests, clear water, and blue sky come together to create breathtaking beauty! It’s just a 1-hour high-speed train ride or 3.5-hour drive from Chengdu. Come here for a weekend getaway and fully embrace the romance of autumn~

🌟 Must-visit spots

• Natural scenery: Songpinggou Scenic Area (Changhai → Five-Color Pool → Cuizhugou → Mohai → Baishihai) 🏔️ Each lake sparks a unique charm with the colorful forests. The hiking trails along the way feature red leaf waterfalls and babbling streams, with stunning views at every step!

• Cultural experience: Diexi Gemstone Town (Diexi Lake Viewing Platform, Dianjiang Terrace, Qiang Ethnic Museum, Ancient City Wall, Cancong Village). Strolling around the town offers great photo opportunities and a deep feel of Qiang ethnic culture~

• Special experiences: Yunshangyue Homeland Resort Hotel (hot spring pools, Shalang Guozhuang dance party, intangible cultural heritage iron flower performance), apple picking spots, Diexi Gemstone Starry Sky Camping Music Festival (limited to red leaf season).

🚗 Convenient transportation options

• Self-driving: Navigate to “Songpinggou” from Chengdu, 3.5 hours direct, with healing scenery along the way~

• High-speed train + local ride: Take a 1.5-hour high-speed train from Chengdu to Maoxian, then transfer to a local ride for 1.5 hours to the scenic area. Frequent and very convenient service~

🎯 Expert travel tips

• Clothing: Wear thick sweaters or outdoor jackets during the day. For photos, wear colorful or light-colored clothes underneath and a down jacket outside; make sure to choose comfortable hiking shoes!

• Sun protection: The UV rays on the plateau are strong, so bring sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses!

• Pet-friendly: Those driving can bring their furry friends to enjoy the autumn scenery together, super thoughtful~

📅 Best time to see the red leaves: mid-October to the end of November
📍 Location: Songpinggou Scenic Area, Diexi, Maoxian, Aba Prefecture

This autumn, don’t miss the red leaf feast at Songpinggou. Come here and pack the romance of autumn into your memories~🍂