Not Xinjiang! Not Altay! It's Mianyang Pingwu! The autumn here is breathtakingly beautiful

! You can see autumn colors comparable to Xinjiang without leaving Sichuan! ✨
Mianyang Pingwu, this hidden autumn viewing paradise, really amazed me!

From the colorful forests 🍁
To the mountains covered with red leaves
From the crystal-clear rivers
To the majestic snow-capped mountains
Layers upon layers, deep and shallow
Late October in Pingwu is so beautiful it leaves you speechless 😭

【Best Time to View Autumn Colors】
This year, the colorful forests and red leaves last from late October to November
Each spot has its own unique charm~

✨Highly Recommended Autumn Viewing Spots✨

🎨Hundred-Mile Colorful Forest Corridor
The whole mountain is a sea of red leaves! As romantic as a spilled palette~
⏰Best viewing: Late October to early November
📍Must-visit:
- Sogu Xiuzhai
- Tianmu Lake
- Baima Mountain Village
- Hujia Valley

🐼Wanglang Giant Panda Exploration Camp
Not only can you see red leaves, but you might also encounter wild giant pandas!
📍Location: Wanglang Giant Panda Exploration Camp Visitor Center, Pingwu County, Mianyang City
⏰Opening hours: Year-round 09:00-14:00
⏰Best viewing: Late October to early November

🌿Laohe Valley Nature Reserve
Colorful forests + alpine streams + blue sky and white clouds = stunning scenery!
📍Located in Gaocun Township, Pingwu County
⏰Best viewing: Late October to early November

🏔Yaocong Mountain
Get three great views at once: red leaves + sunrise + sea of clouds!
The drive up the mountain is scenic all the way~
⏰Best viewing: Early to mid-November

🚗Along Pingwu Road
A 40-kilometer "road in the clouds," a paradise for self-driving enthusiasts!
⏰Best viewing: Early to mid-November

💡Travel Tips:
1️⃣ Self-driving is recommended for convenient parking
2️⃣ You can also pick wild kiwifruit and chestnuts~
3️⃣ You might encounter squirrels 🐿️ and giant pandas 🐼

Post by JuliaLepist? | Oct 17, 2025

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