Sichuan’s autumn is legendary! Guangwu Mountain’s 340,000 acres of colorful forests are turning red like crazy!

Who understands this! Autumn in Sichuan is totally taken over by Guangwu Mountain! The 340,000 acres of colorful forests look like God has violently spilled a palette of colors—from the foot to the peak, fiery reds, golden yellows, and honey-like oranges paint the mountainsides, creating a breathtaking scene that’s simply stunning. This autumn spectacle is truly mesmerizing for anyone who sees it!

Want to unlock the proper way to enjoy Guangwu Mountain’s red leaves? This guide is a must-save!

Three core scenic areas, each stunning in its own way
✅ Guangwu Mountain Scenic Area: Known for its karst landforms and sea of clouds, although it doesn’t have the most red leaves, the millennium-old granary trail carries a deep sense of history. Walking on the stone paths feels like traveling through time. The route from Qinv Peak to Wanfeng Pilgrimage is a perfect collision of red leaves and mountains, every snapshot is a cinematic masterpiece. Tickets are 80 RMB, round-trip cable car 120 RMB, and the best viewing period is from October 8 to 25—don’t miss it!

✅ Shibayue Pool: Truly worthy of being called the “Jiuzhaigou of Northeast Sichuan”! The forest is so dense it blocks out the sunlight, with clear pools linked like a chain, waterfalls interspersed, and red leaves reflected in the emerald water. The blend of red and green, movement and stillness, is so gentle it melts your heart. It’s absolutely the pinnacle of red leaves and water scenery combined!

✅ Micang Mountain: The star of Guangwu Mountain’s red leaves! The natural gallery of intertwined tree branches lets sunlight filter through the red leaves, casting dappled shadows; the red leaf reflections in Heixiong Valley are a “legendary” sight, with mirror-like water reflecting the red maples—snap a photo and it’s wallpaper-worthy. Then take the cable car at Xianglu Mountain to glide through the sea of clouds, with rolling cloud waves beneath and brilliant colorful forests beside you, the healing vibes are off the charts!

3-day, 2-night golden itinerary
1. Day 1: Arrive at Guangwu Mountain Town, drop off your luggage, then head straight to Guangwu Mountain Scenic Area. Wait for a stunning sunset at the mountain peak in the evening.
2. Day 2: Spend the whole day at Micang Mountain, following the “Natural Gallery → Heixiong Valley → Xianglu Mountain” route to fully immerse yourself in the colorful forest feast.
3. Day 3: Get up early to see the misty red leaf water scenery at Shibayue Pool, then leisurely head back in the afternoon for a perfect ending!

Must-try food and accommodation tips
Don’t miss the food! The lamb soup from Nanjiang yellow goats is so fresh it’ll make your eyebrows fall off—perfectly warming in winter; stir-fried cured meat with bamboo shoots is an authentic mountain flavor, the smoky cured meat pairs perfectly with the crisp bamboo shoots, a guaranteed appetite booster; plus crispy walnut bread, savory and delicious, makes a great gift!

For accommodations, these two spots are sure bets: Guesthouses in Guangwu Mountain Town offer great value, with “Hejiayuan Guesthouse” highly recommended for its warm and thoughtful host; if you want to catch the sea of clouds early, choose the Yuanshan·Qingyan Guesthouse inside the scenic area, super close to Yanziling Cableway, so you can wake up to the romantic view of clouds and red leaves.

From late October to mid-November, grab your friends and rush over! This autumn-only romance is something you really don’t want to miss—it only comes once a year!