Driving from Chengdu to see thousands of acres of pear blossoms is possible right now.

✨Who says March is only for bare branches? Jinchuan pear blossoms are already in bloom, and you can get there by car from Chengdu. Pear blossoms are blooming all over the Jinchuan River Valley at an altitude of over 2,000 meters. The 200-kilometer blossom corridor has entered its 20-day limited blooming period. Here's a comprehensive itinerary + photo guide👇~ —— 📍Destination: Jinchuan County, Aba, Sichuan 📆Best time to see the blossoms: Mar 15–Apr 5 (DM for real-time updates) 🎫Tickets: Free! Free! Free! ⛰Altitude: 2,000–2,500 m (beginner-friendly) - 📸Four amazing photo spots [Shal Township] Flower wall photography base ✅Features: Easily accessible pear branches, easy to get photos with people and flowers together. 📌Tips: Wearing light-colored Hanfu/long skirts will make your photos even better. [Shenxianbao] Overlook ✅Features: Overlooking thousands of acres of pear blossoms and the smoke from Tibetan villages in the morning mist. ⏰Suggestion: Arrive before 7:30 am to get a good spot. [Zhonglu Tibetan Village] Cultural photo spot ✅Features: Ancient towers and trees complement each other, and the light and shadow are stunning at sunset. 🎭Activities: Rent a Tibetan outfit for 50 yuan and take ethnic photos. [River Valley Highway] A blessing for road trippers ✅Features: Drive through a flower tunnel and stop to take road trip photos anytime. 🚗Recommended route: Qingning Township → Geer Township section —— 🗺2-day weekend itinerary: D1: Chengdu - Miyaluo - Lover's Sea - Guanyinqiao Town D2: Guanyinqiao Town - Jinchuan Shenxianbao - Chengdu - 🗺3-day, 2-night itinerary: D1: Chengdu - Yingxiu Rilong/Luding - Danba - Jiaju Tibetan Village D2: Jiaju Tibetan Village - Hexi Township - Jinchuan - Shal Township D3: Shal Township - Malkang - Miyaluo - Chengdu —— ⚠Travel Guide ❶ March temperature: -5℃~15℃｜Layer up: Down jacket + windbreaker + bright-colored innerwear ❷ Thermos + sunglasses + wool hat｜Avoid drinking cold water/strenuous exercise at high altitudes ❸ Take Rhodiola seven days in advance｜Bring enough hand warmers + altitude sickness medicine ❹ Drones need to be registered in advance｜No-fly zones in some areas ❺ Off-peak tip: Shoot before 8 am/after 5 pm to avoid crowds