Hidden Gems Around Chengdu｜Comprehensive Guide to Tiantai Mountain

【Preparation】
✅Documents:
ID card & various discount cards (student ID/senior card) are a must! Can save a lot on tickets💰

👗Clothing Guide:
-Summer: light, breathable clothes + thin jacket (cool mountain nights🌬️)
-Autumn/Winter: thick jacket + scarf + gloves🧣🧤 (keeping warm is very important!)

🥾Shoes:
Highly recommend non-slip hiking shoes! Mountain paths are slippery and easy to fall😰

🧳Other Essentials:
Sunscreen│Sunglasses│Hat🧢
Rain gear (mountain weather changes frequently☔)
Power bank (for taking photos until battery dies📸)
Water bottle (eco-friendly and saves money♻️)

🚗【Transportation Guide】
📍Self-driving route:
Chengdu → Chengwenqiong Expressway → Tiantai Mountain (about 2 hours direct)

🚌Public transport:
Major Chengdu stations → Qionglai Bus Station → Transfer to Tiantai Mountain Tourist Line

🎫【Ticket Information】
💰58 RMB/adult (55 RMB if booked online)
⏰Opening hours:
Summer 8:30-18:00 │ Winter 9:00-17:00

🏞️【Top Itinerary】
🌟Classic One-day Tour:
Visitor Center → Changhong Waterfall → Shenfeng Cave → Xiangshuitan Waterfall → Geological Micro Museum → Leiyin Temple → Hydrangea Sea🌺 → Return

🌟Two-day Deep Tour:
Day 1: Firefly Encounter✨
Day 2: Sea of Clouds Sunrise🌅 + Red Army Long March Memorial Hall

🌈【Must-visit Attractions】
💦Xiangshuitan Waterfall: Sichuan’s tallest waterfall! Super stunning!
🌲Millennium Yew Tree: 1200-year-old ancient tree, very auspicious🙏
✨Firefly Secret Spot: Top 8 viewing sites worldwide! (April-October)

🍽️【Food Recommendations】
🔥"Three Olds and One Tender":
Old cured meat│Old duck│Old pumpkin│Tender tofu pudding

🌿"Five Wilds and Four Roasts":
Wild mountain delicacies + BBQ feast🍖

🏨【Accommodation Tips】
Many unique guesthouses inside the scenic area, booking in advance is recommended!

⚠️【Notes】
1️⃣Turn off lights and keep quiet when watching fireflies
2️⃣Be careful on slippery mountain paths
3️⃣Everyone is responsible for protecting the environment