Rated by National Geographic as China's most beautiful secret red leaf destination, how amazing is it

At the junction of Sichuan and Shaanxi provinces
There is such a place rated by National Geographic as a secret red leaf paradise
It has ten times fewer people than Xiangshan and is easier to reach than Jiuzhaigou
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There really is a place that can splash the green and ochre of the "A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains" painting into mountains covered with autumn colors—from the bright red leaves drifting in the streams of Heixiong Valley to the golden sunlight hanging between the branches of the Natural Gallery. Just a cable car ride high, it feels like falling from one palette into another colorful dream.
This "one-month autumn limited" hidden at the Sichuan-Shaanxi border
I want more people to know about it
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📍Address: Bazhong Guangwu Mountain Micang Mountain Scenic Area
🚄Transportation: Chengdu East → Hanzhong Station/Bazhong Station → Tourist shuttle or self-drive
🌟Recommended route: Arrive at the scenic area entrance → Natural Gallery → Xianglu Mountain Cableway → Heixiong Valley → Upper Shibayue Pool
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🎯 Micang Mountain Play Recommendations
1⃣ Natural Gallery
The plank road winds through tens of thousands of acres of colorful forest. The 2-kilometer trail seems to come with an "oil painting filter." Trees on both sides wear colorful clothes in autumn, sunlight filters through the leaves, and the interplay of light and shadow creates a fairyland.
2⃣ Xianglu Mountain
The 2,331-meter-high viewing platform overlooks the Qinling and Daba Mountains junction. You can also enjoy the sea of clouds. In autumn, the rare phenomenon of Buddha’s light and cloud waterfall often appears together. Taking the cable car up the mountain also offers a stunning view of the colorful forest.
3⃣ Heixiong Valley
The 1.5-kilometer waterside trail has 7 deep pools. Clear streams flow gently, with bright red leaves along the banks. At the end of the month, falling maple leaves form a pink whirlpool spectacle (more yellow at the end of the month).
4⃣ Large and Small Lan Valleys
A hidden niche secret deep in Micang Mountain, divided into Large Lan Valley and Small Lan Valley, truly a "red leaf treasure trove." The moss, streams, and strange pines in the mountains create an immersive atmosphere (more yellow at the end of the month).
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❗️Travel Tips:
✔️There is a large temperature difference between day and night in the mountains. Even if it is warm during the day in autumn, temperatures can change anytime in the morning and evening.
✔️Strictly follow scenic area regulations. Do not leave the trails to enter undeveloped areas to avoid getting lost or encountering wild animals.
✔️During the red leaf season, restaurants in the scenic area are crowded. It is recommended to make reservations in advance or bring your own food.