Spring Outing | Remember this hidden gem of waterfall hot springs

| Remember this hidden gem of waterfall hot springs. 🌈Scenic Area Introduction:
Luoxi Mountain, located at the junction of Puge County and Dechang County in Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, gets its name from its resemblance to a young girl's spiral bun. With a main peak elevation of 4,359 meters, it is renowned for its natural landscapes, including glacial lakes, rhododendron seas, hot spring waterfalls, and ancient glacial remains.
🚗Travel Tips:
📍Address: Luoxi Mountain Tourist Scenic Area
❗For self-driving trips, travel 56 kilometers along National Highway G248 from Xichang to reach the Luoxi Mountain Scenic Area Visitor Center (approximately a 1-hour drive).
❗For public transportation, take a bus from the 🔍"Xichang Tourist Transportation Center" to the Luoxi Mountain Town stop (buses heading towards Puge/Ningnan/Qiaojia are available) for 22💰. Upon arrival, take a direct bus to the Luoxi Mountain Scenic Area for 5💰 or take a taxi🚘.
⭐Recommended Attractions:
📍Black Dragon Pool: The largest glacial lake in Luoxi Mountain, with crystal-clear water reflecting the surrounding snow-capped mountains and forests.
📍Pearl Lake Cluster: Composed of multiple glacial lakes of varying sizes, scattered across the mountains like pearls.
📍Rhododendron Sea: From April to June each year, rhododendrons bloom all over the mountains, forming a spectacular sea of flowers.
📍Hot Spring Waterfall: A hot spring waterfall cascading down from the cliffs, with a comfortable water temperature suitable for bathing.
📍Ancient Glacial Remains: Well-preserved ancient glacial remains, such as horns, arêtes, and cirques.

Post by Dr. Eloy Satterfield | Apr 21, 2025