2 hours drive from Chengdu, the ultimate lazy autumn viewing spot!

🌈Recommended reasons:
- Symphony of golden pines and colorful forests: Golden pine needles cover the ground, creating a stunning contrast with the vibrant broadleaf forests on the surrounding mountains, offering extremely rich color layers.
- Low hiking intensity: The overall hiking route is easier and more friendly than Ganhaizi, making it perfect for families, children, and visitors who want a leisurely stroll.
- Free: No entrance fee is required here, only a parking fee, making it very cost-effective.

📸Photo taken on 2024.11.2
📅Best time to view the colorful forest: Late October to early November
⚠️There are more visitors on weekends during the colorful forest season, so if possible, visit on weekdays or early on weekends!
🚗Navigation location: Lama Temple / Songlin Bay (Wolong Town, Wenchuan County). It is recommended to park and walk before entering the small road. The last 3 kilometers are narrow and difficult for cars to pass, and all the scenery is along the road.
🅿️There is a parking lot at the entrance, parking fee is 10 yuan, but spaces are limited. If full, find parking nearby, many places are available.
🎇Nearby: Cloud Pasture (paid) / Ganhaizi (paid)

💡Hiking tips:
①Follow the small road uphill, 3 kilometers to "Lama Temple," passing through "Songlin Bay" with beautiful scenery along the way.
②There are forest trails for shortcuts; it is recommended to go up via the forest trail and down via the road to enjoy all the scenery without straining your knees.
③Total hiking distance is 5 kilometers, with an elevation gain of about 300 meters (2000m to 2300m).
④At the hiking start point, along the road, and outside "Lama Temple," there are barbecue stalls selling cured ribs, sausages, etc., so you don’t need to bring your own food. Additionally, vegetables and fruits are sold at reasonable prices.

Post by Daniel Lewis Samuel | Oct 26, 2025