Asia's Longest Red Carpet, 680 Square Kilometers of Red Leaf Splendor, A Sight to Last a Lifetime

🌟 This is not a fairy tale world, but it is more enchanting than any fairy tale. As Asia's largest red leaf viewing area, Mount Guangwu boasts 680 square kilometers of red leaf scenery and is known as "China's Number One Red Leaf Mountain" and "Asia's Longest Natural Red Carpet."

🗺️ Where is Mount Guangwu?
Mount Guangwu is located in Nanjiang County, Bazhong City, Sichuan Province, about a 5-hour drive from Chengdu. The tourist area is mainly divided into three regions: Mount Guangwu Tourist Area, Micang Mountain Tourist Area, and Shibayue Pool Scenic Area.

🚗 Transportation Guide
- 🚙 Self-driving: About 5 hours from Chengdu, with many mountain roads; experienced drivers are recommended.
- 🚄 High-speed train + bus: Take the high-speed train to Hanzhong, then transfer to a bus directly to the scenic area.
- 🚌 Scenic area transport: There is a free shuttle bus between Mount Guangwu and Micang Mountain; no direct shuttle to Shibayue Pool yet.

🎫 Latest Ticket Information
• 🏞️ Mount Guangwu Tourist Area: Tickets approximately 80-108 RMB per person, including sightseeing bus.
• 🏔️ Micang Mountain Tourist Area: Tickets 90 RMB per person, sightseeing bus 60 RMB per person.
• 🌊 Shibayue Pool Scenic Area: Tickets 55 RMB per person.
💡 Tip: Buying a combined ticket with sightseeing bus is more cost-effective; the area is large, and the sightseeing bus is almost essential.

🌟 Must-Visit Attractions
🏞️ Micang Mountain Tourist Area (the essence of red leaves)
- 🖼️ Natural Gallery: Step into a three-dimensional oil painting world, with colorful forests shading the sky; every step is a scenic view.
- 🐻 Black Bear Valley: Babbling streams and red leaves reflected in the water, a perfect photo spot.
- 🏔️ Xianglu Mountain: At 2,356 meters elevation, the summit offers a panoramic view of the vast red-leaf-covered mountains; when morning mist lingers, it feels like a fairyland.

🏞️ Mount Guangwu Tourist Area
- 🐦 Swallow Ridge Loop: The core red leaf viewing route; take the Swallow Ridge cable car to the viewing platform to see peaks, sea of clouds, and red leaves all at once.
- 🌉 Yuntian Feiyan Glass Viewing Platform: A must-visit spot overlooking the perfect blend of karst peak clusters and red leaves.

🏞️ Shibayue Pool
- 💎 "Little Jiuzhaigou": Eighteen pools like gems nestled in the forest, with red leaves and clear water complementing each other.
- ⬇️ All downhill: The route goes from top to bottom, easy and not tiring, suitable for visitors of all ages.

🗓️ Best Viewing Time
🍂 Late October to mid-November is the best period to enjoy the red leaves at Mount Guangwu.

The red leaf transformation has three stages:
- 🌈 Colorful Splendor (early October): Leaves begin to change color, and the forest is vibrant with colors.
- 🔥 Forest Ablaze (mid-October to early November): The best viewing period, with mountains covered in red, most spectacular.
- 🍃 Falling Leaves (early to mid-November): Leaves flutter down, creating a unique charm.

💡 Travel Tips
1. 🗓️ Itinerary: Recommended 2-3 days; visit Micang Mountain and Mount Guangwu first, then Shibayue Pool.
2. 👕 Clothing: Large temperature difference between morning and evening in the mountains; bring a thick jacket and wear comfortable shoes.
3. 🍔 Food: Limited dining options in the scenic area; bring your own snacks and water.
4. ⏰ Avoid crowds: Enter the park before 8 AM to avoid peak times.