Beneath the snowy mountains, surrounded by colorful forests, the autumn here is so beautiful it leaves you speechless!

🍁 Autumn in Western Sichuan is a carefully orchestrated color explosion by nature. 🌾 Golden meadows, fiery red maple leaves, dark green firs, and the perpetually white snowy mountain peaks—all the autumn colors you can imagine collide here to create breathtaking scenes. 🗓️ Best viewing period: Late October to mid-November 📅 According to the historical autumn color changes in Western Sichuan, late October to early November is the prime time to see the colorful forests. ❄️ The first snow has arrived at high altitudes, perfectly coinciding with the rare sight of “half mountain colorful forest, half mountain snow.” 📍 Must-visit viewing spots 1️⃣ Yala Snow Mountain Scenic Area 🎫 Tickets: Scenic area ticket + round-trip shuttle bus ticket 150 RMB/person; discounts available for students, seniors, and veterans 👀 Highlights: From the entrance, you can see a colorful forest leading to the snowy mountain ahead. 🚗 After taking the shuttle bus to the summit, you can hike or ride a horse for two kilometers to Yala Youcuo Lake, a high-altitude alpine lake halfway up the mountain and the core photo spot of the area. 💡 Tip: Yala Snow Mountain looks completely different from various angles—like a crown from Bamei and like a lotus flower from Xinduqiao. 2️⃣ Juli Temple Pass 💰 Cost: Free entry, but a 20 RMB fee per person may be charged at the mountain road entrance 🌄 Highlights: The closest pass to Xinduqiao, at 4,100 meters elevation, offering views of both Gongga Snow Mountain and Yala Snow Mountain. 🚗 The summit has wide-open views and is accessible by sedan. 3️⃣ Gunong Village 🏔️ Highlights: At 3,800 meters elevation, a snowy mountain viewing spot accessible by sedan. 🌊 Here you’ll find streams, grasslands, cattle and sheep, and panoramic views of Yala Snow Mountain—perfect for picnics and relaxation. 🧺 Experience: The area is spacious, so you can bring your own tables and chairs and quietly enjoy leisure time beneath the snowy mountains. 4️⃣ Kangding Airport Road 🛣️ Highlights: Accessible via Provincial Road 434 or National Highway 318, with continuous views of Gongga Snow Mountain along the way. 🚗 It’s recommended to park at the open field ahead to fully enjoy the stunning snowy mountain highway scenery. 📍 Location: At 4,100 meters elevation, an excellent spot for photographing the combination of snowy mountains and roads. 🗺️ Recommended 4-day snow mountain loop 📅 Day 1: Chengdu → Kangding → Provincial Road 434 → Honghaizi → Airport Road → Stidingcuo → Xinduqiao (snow mountains accompany the entire route) 📅 Day 2: Xinduqiao → Jiagenba → Juli Temple Pass (view the golden sunlight on the mountains) → Overnight in Jiagenba 📅 Day 3: Jiagenba → Gunong Village (snowy mountain streams) → Balang Shendu → Overnight in Bamei 📅 Day 4: Tagong → Yala Snow Mountain Scenic Area (colorful forests and snowy mountains) → Return to Chengdu 💡 Travel tips 1️⃣ Clothing advice: Western Sichuan has large temperature differences between morning and night; bring a windproof jacket and sweater; for high-altitude areas, pack down jackets, gloves, and other warm gear. 2️⃣ Altitude sickness: All listed spots are above 3,300 meters; avoid strenuous exercise and consider carrying portable oxygen bottles. 3️⃣ Transportation: Western Sichuan’s terrain is complex with high mountains and dangerous roads full of curves; not recommended for novice drivers. Some passes have poor road conditions; a 4WD vehicle is advised. 4️⃣ Accommodation tips: Choose hotels with heating as nights are cold on the plateau; book in advance during peak season. 5️⃣ Environmental protection: The plateau ecosystem is fragile; please take your trash with you and help preserve this stunning secret paradise.