Escaping from 38°C heat into a 23°C forest, I just want to stay here forever!!

Finally made it to Erlangshan Labah River, which I’ve been wanting to visit for a long time! 🚗 A 3-hour drive from Chengdu, and the moment you open the car door, a cool breeze wraps around you, instantly dropping the perceived temperature by 15°C! It’s absolutely refreshing!

🌲【2 Days 1 Night No-Fail Itinerary】

The scenic area is shaped like a “Y,” just follow this and you won’t go wrong 👇

✅ Day 1 East Route (Lazy Leisure Version)

Drive to Luming Hotel → Kaimen Stone Waterfall → Gongtong Mountain Residence → Leizhou Peninsula → Yezhou Island → Blue Crystal Waterfall

This route is mostly shaded, no sun at all! Accompanied by streams and waterfalls all the way, walking and taking photos feels effortless~

✅ Day 2 West Route (Light Hiking & Sea of Clouds Version)

Take the sightseeing bus at Hetao Ping → Cable car up the mountain → Jiaoshan Viewing Platform

⚠️ Be sure to get up early! The sea of clouds is right before your eyes, so stunning it leaves you speechless!!

On the way down, stop by Luchi, where the water is as clear as glass and surrounded by dense forest. We were super lucky to see a sambar deer come to drink water!! That moment really felt like stepping into a fairy tale 🦌

📸【Must-Photo Spots】

- Suspension bridge at Luming Hotel entrance: great for overhead and walking shots
- Forest Story House: wooden cabin + green trees, full forest vibe
- Blue Crystal Waterfall: use a telephoto lens to bring the waterfall and mountains into one frame, super breathtaking
- Reflection on Luchi water surface: symmetrical composition, pure fairyland vibes!

💡【Practical Tips】

- There are lots of monkeys in the mountains! 🙈 Don’t hold food in your hands, and keep your bags zipped, you know what I mean~
- Weather changes quickly, bring a lightweight raincoat + mosquito repellent
- Stay at Luming or Blue Crystal Hotel, you might encounter sambar deer visiting at night!
- Not crowded even in summer vacation, definitely a hidden gem for summer cooling~

Really, if you don’t want to be squeezed by crowds this summer, just hide in this forest and take deep breaths of fresh air~ 🍃 Cool, healing, and you might even meet some cute animals. I’m already planning my second visit!!