Sichuan's Hidden Summer Escape! 18°C Cool Bliss, Stunning Beyond Words

🌈 Highlights:

✅ Karst peak clusters & stone forests shrouded in mist like a fairyland🌫️

✅ Autumn paints the mountains red, layered forests resemble oil paintings🍁

✅ Natural oxygen bar with ultra-high negative ions, incredibly refreshing💨

✅ Year-round activities: spring azaleas, summer retreat, autumn foliage, winter snow❄️

📍 Address: Chayuan Road, Guangwushan Town, Nanjiang County, Bazhong City, Sichuan (Navigate to "Guangwushan Tourist Center")

📅 2-Day Itinerary:

Day1: Swallow Ridge Cableway → Wanhu Pilgrimage → Seven Maiden Peaks → Taiji Sinkhole (hiking + views) → Night show "Dream Guangwushan"

Day2: Sunrise at Xianglu Mountain → Play in Heixiong Gully → Explore Micang Ancient Trail

Summer Version: Feiyun Plank Walk → Cherry Valley water play → Daba Starry Camping (romantic bubble tents✨)

🚗 Driving Tips:

🔸 Route: Chengdu/Chongqing → Chengba Expressway → Banan Expressway → Guangwushan (~4-5h)

🔸 Parking: Large lot at entrance (arrive early in peak season)🅿️

⚠️ Note: Winding mountain roads - not for beginners! Check vehicle & carry chains (winter)❄️

⛱️ Must-See Spots:

1️⃣ Swallow Ridge: Glass platform overlooks peaks & sea of clouds🌅

2️⃣ Xianglu Mountain: Sunrise clouds + millennium azalea forest (perfect photos)📸

3️⃣ Taiji Sinkhole: S-shaped canyon + water forest (great hike)🚶♀️

4️⃣ Heixiong Gully: Crystal streams for summer cooling💦

5️⃣ 18 Moon Pools: Autumn exclusive - red leaves mirroring emerald pools🍂

🏨 Accommodation:

💰 Luxury: Zizai Guangwushan Villas (private courtyards + snow mountain views)

🏡 Budget: Guangwushan Hotel (near entrance, full amenities)

🌲 Unique: Daba Starry Camp (tents/space pods for galaxy viewing)

🔥 Winter Special: Ski resort log cabins (skiing + hot springs)

💗 Tips:

🍁 Peak foliage (late Oct-Nov) gets crowded! Visit weekdays or arrive Friday night

👟 Wear non-slip shoes! Some steep paths - bring rain gear

🎫 Tickets: Peak season ¥80, free in winter (before Feb 28)

🍜 Must-eat: Nanjiang lamb hotpot, grilled fish, sour tofu (food stalls available)

📸 Best photo spots: Feiyun Plank Walk, Swallow Rock Forest, Cherry Valley shallows

Post by PhoenixSoulseeker_27 | Jul 21, 2025

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