One-Day Trip to Enjoy Autumn at Laba River near Chengdu: Stunning Trail

Discover the divine colorful forest trail near Chengdu! It's right at Erlang Mountain Laba River Scenic Area 🚶

🍁The autumn colors in Mallard hues are displayed here to the fullest!
👉Only 2.5 hours from Chengdu to reach this autumn fairy tale world✨

📍Detailed Address:
Erlang Mountain Laba River Scenic Area, Tianquan County, Ya'an City, Sichuan Province
⏰Opening Hours:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Last entry at 4:00 PM)

🚗Transportation Tips:
1. Self-drive: Navigate to "Erlang Mountain Laba River Scenic Area," 2.5 hours direct
2. Group tour: Recommended to choose a one-day tour, around 100+ RMB per person all-inclusive

💰Tickets Great Value:
▪️Scenic area ticket: 58 RMB/person
▪️Sightseeing bus: 35 RMB/person (West Line)
▪️East Line shuttle bus: 20 RMB/person
▪️Cable car: 90 RMB/person (West Line)

🎉Autumn Highlights:
✔️Top-level experience of Sichuan’s most beautiful red maple colorful forest
✔️Step on the fallen leaf carpet and hear the "croissant crunch" sound, super healing
✔️Pets allowed to run freely (pet owners’ favorite)
✔️The entire trail is boardwalk-friendly and easy on the knees

🍂Must-Experience at Laba River in Autumn:
💛Stroll along the 2km Red Stone Beach Trail
💛Encounter wild sika deer
💛Listen to the ASMR of babbling streams
💛Collect pine nuts and hazelnuts for specimens

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Suitable for:
Families with kids | Couples dating | Pet outings | Photography enthusiasts

🚶‍♀️Lazy-friendly Route:
Visitor Center ➡️ Walnut Flat Parking Lot ➡️ Sightseeing Bus ➡️ Red Stone Beach (2km hike) ➡️ Deer Pond
⏳Takes about 4-5 hours

💡Practical Tips:
1. Clothing: Warm windbreaker + light down jacket
2. Gear: Trekking poles + thermos + packed meals
3. Tools: Bring a basket to collect autumn leaves and pine cones
4. Photography: Best lighting from 3 to 5 PM

🌈The colorful forest is so stunning it’s almost unfair! Come see the Mallard-style autumn with layers of vibrant foliage~

Post by MelliQuintessenceZephyr | Oct 22, 2025

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