Western Sichuan Autumn Viewing Spot Recommendations (11 Niche + 10 Classic)

I. 11 Niche Hidden Gem Spots 1. Panda Ping: Alpine meadows, forest exploration, suitable for families; Transportation: 2 hours by car; Free admission 2. Ganhaizi: Entry-level plateau trekking, enjoy colorful forests, meadows, and snow-capped mountains; Transportation: 2 hours by car; Free admission 3. Longcanggou: Diecui Stream, Natural Bridge, immersive forest park experience; Transportation: 2.7 hours by car; Ticket (Diecui Stream) 45 yuan 4. Jia'ermengcuo: Easy trekking route, enjoy colorful forests alongside streams and waterfalls; Transportation: 3 hours by car; Free admission 5. A'ergou: Hike to the mountain top, enjoy alpine lakes, meadows, and some colorful forests; Transportation: 3 hours by car; Free admission 6. Wawu Mountain⭐: Colorful forests, streams, waterfalls, great views from high up; Transportation: 3 hours by car; Free admission (Oct 9 - Nov 30) 7. Erlang Mountain Labagou⭐: Easy trekking to encounter deer and monkeys, enjoy colorful forests and cloud seas; Transportation: 3 hours by car; Ticket 50 yuan 8. Gurgou: Low-altitude autumn viewing, admire red maple leaves, snow-capped mountains, and soak in hot springs; Transportation: 4 hours by car; Free admission 9. Baima Wanglang⭐: Trekking through primitive fir forests, encountering streams and lakes; Transportation: 4 hours by car; Ticket (on-site) 138 yuan 10. Shenxianchi⭐: Combines the alpine lakes of Jiuzhaigou and the travertine pools of Huanglong, with stunning colorful forests; Transportation: 6.5 hours by car; Ticket 95 yuan 11. Dangling: Niche secret realm, enjoy alpine lakes, snow-capped mountains, and open-air hot springs; Transportation: 8 hours by car; Free admission II. 10 Classic Spots - Jiuzhaigou⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️: Classic autumn scenery interwoven with colorful forests, layered waterfalls, and emerald lakes; Transportation: 2 hours by high-speed rail + 2 hours by direct bus, 5.5 hours by car; Ticket 280 yuan - Daocheng Yading⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️: Yellow grasslands, colorful valleys, and vibrant alpine lakes beneath the Three Sacred Mountains; Transportation: 13 hours by car; Ticket 266 yuan - Mount Siguniang⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️: Golden river valleys, colorful forest cabins, and snow-capped mountains in one frame; Transportation: 4 hours by car; Ticket (Shuangqiao Valley) 150 yuan - Bipenggou⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️: "Little Switzerland of Western Sichuan," colorful forests and lakes reflecting snow-capped mountains; Transportation: 3 hours by car; Ticket 135 yuan - Li Xiao Road⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️: Enjoy snow-capped mountains, meadows, colorful forests, and streams along the way; Transportation: 4 hours by car to Da'erpu; Free admission - Huanglong⭐️⭐️⭐️: Colorful forests paired with the "Fairyland on Earth" travertine pools; Transportation: 2 hours by high-speed rail + 0.5 hours by bus, 6 hours by car; Ticket 170 yuan - Naizigou⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️: Eighty-mile colorful forest corridor, vibrant like a palette; Transportation: 5.5 hours by car; Free admission - Songpinggou⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️: "Little Jiuzhai" with similar emerald lakes and golden colorful forests; Transportation: 3.5 hours by car (1 hour by high-speed rail to Maoxian); Ticket 70 yuan - Miyaluo⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️: Once one of China's largest red leaf scenic areas; Transportation: 3 hours by car; Free admission - Xinduqiao⭐️⭐️⭐️: Golden poplars, streams, and Tibetan villages form a picturesque oil painting; Transportation: 5 hours by car; Free admission