Escape the city in 1.5 hours! Enter the National Geographic-style secret tea garden

Chengdu’s 1.5-hour Earth Fingerprint, a must-see! 👏
Just a 1.5-hour drive from Chengdu, you’ll find yourself in a tea garden recommended by National Geographic! 🌿
Layers of tea trees spread across the hills, their curves resembling the earth’s fingerprint. When the wind blows, the scent of tea fills the air, instantly soothing~ 🍵

📍Quick core info:
▪️Exact address: Jingu Village, Hongxing Town, Mingshan District, Ya’an, Sichuan (navigate to "Earth Fingerprint")
▪️Tickets & parking: Free! Free! The parking lot is huge and free 🅿️
▪️Best time to visit: Before 9 AM / After 5 PM 🌄 When the sunlight slants, the tea fields glow with golden edges, perfect for photos 100%!

📸Photo tips you must know:
1️⃣ God’s eye view spot:
Be sure to bring a drone! ✈️ From above, you can capture the full fingerprint pattern, with lush green tea fields and colorful roads—a stunning clash of modern and nature!

2️⃣ Portrait secrets:
👗 Wear light colors (white/beige are best)
Walk into the tea fields with tea trees as the foreground 🌱
Or stand on the viewing platform for panoramic shots
🚄 Capture the high-speed train passing by for dynamic photos

3️⃣ Detail Easter eggs:
👒 Along the way, you might meet local tea pickers
Use their bamboo hats as props
The rustic vibe is instantly enhanced~

🚗 Driving route & tips:
Chengdu → Chengwenqiong Expressway → National Highway 318 → Jingu Village
(No tolls on the whole route, or 40 minutes from Ya’an)
Drive time: 1.5h 🕒

💡Tips:
- Wear comfortable sneakers, the tea garden has slopes
- Bring bottled water in advance
- Evening light is best, don’t miss the golden hour✨

No crowds, no tickets, just sit here all afternoon watching clouds drift over the tea fields, even your breath feels lighter. For those wanting to escape the city this weekend, just go for it! 💨