Four Girls Mountain Autumn Hiking Guide: Encounter the Most Brilliant Colorful Forests in Western Sichuan

Four Girls Mountain Autumn Hiking Guide: Encounter the Most Brilliant Colorful Forests in Western Sichuan

Three treasure routes take you into a fairy tale world of half-mountain colorful forests and half-mountain snow

✨ Trip Highlights

· Brilliant Autumn Colors: From late October to early November, the best time to enjoy the colorful forests arrives. The mountains covered with red leaves and golden pines and firs, set against snowy peaks, create the spectacular "half-mountain colorful forest, half-mountain snow" scene.
· Classic Hiking: Experience one of China’s top ten classic hiking routes, "Changchuanbi," and feel the awe of the 4668-meter-high mountain pass.
· Diverse Experiences: From easy sightseeing to hardcore hiking, catering to different needs.

🗺️ Three Classic Routes

🌟 Shuangqiao Valley (Easy Sightseeing)

· Suitable for: All visitors, ideal for families
· Core Experience: Sightseeing bus directly to key scenic spots
· Budala Peak: Famous snowy mountain filming location
· Longzhu Lake: Stunning snowy mountain reflections
· Redwood Forest: Golden sea of trees with hiking boardwalks
· Tip: Enter the park before 8 AM to avoid crowds

🌟 Changping Valley (Beginner Hiking)

· Suitable for: Hiking enthusiasts
· Core Experience: Semi-developed epic hiking trail
· Lama Temple: Hiking starting point
· Dead Tree Beach: Weathered beauty in autumn colors
· Muliaozi Camp: Alpine meadow facing Yaomei Peak
· Tip: Combine horseback riding and walking; not recommended to go deep after 3 PM

🌟 Haizi Valley (Hardcore Challenge)

· Suitable for: Experienced outdoor enthusiasts
· Core Experience: Pristine ecological route
· Base camps for climbing the First and Second Peaks
· Best sunrise viewing spot at Yaomei Peak
· Magnificent scenery where colorful forests and snowy mountains intertwine
· Tip: Must hike in groups and hiring a guide is recommended

📝 Practical Tips

🎒 Gear Recommendations

· Layered clothing: Shell jacket + light down/fleece + quick-dry clothes
· Essential gear: Non-slip hiking boots, sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hat

⚠️ Plateau Precautions

· Prevent altitude sickness: Avoid strenuous exercise, bring glucose and oxygen
· Respect nature: Do not feed wildlife, carry out all trash

💰 Ticket Information

· Shuangqiao Valley: 150 RMB (includes sightseeing bus)
· Changping Valley: 90 RMB (includes sightseeing bus)
· Haizi Valley: 60 RMB

When the autumn wind dresses Four Girls Mountain in brilliant colors, this land welcomes its most enchanting season. Whether you prefer a leisurely stroll or an extreme challenge, the snowy mountains and colorful forests here are worth your journey.