Slow Family Tour in Western Sichuan: Colorful Forest Hot Springs + Amazing Bipenggou Hiking

Finally found a perfect Western Sichuan spot for kids without tiring mom! The red leaves in Miyaluo are at their peak, letting kids play and learn while adults relax～ 【Taoping Qiang Village】 Ask the guide to tell the story of the watchtowers, kids get super excited exploring the underground water network with flashlights, and you can learn Qiang ethnic dances in the square. 【Ganbao Tibetan Village】 From the mountaintop viewing platform, overlook the stone houses; in the evening, watch the lights come on like stars. Buy some barley cakes to feed the sparrows, making for great parent-child interaction. 【Guer Hot Springs】 Choose a guesthouse with a children’s soaking pool, enjoy the hot springs while admiring the autumn scenery, paired with the hotel’s butter tea breakfast—heartwarming and stomach-warming. 【Bipenggou Hiking】 The plank road from Shanghaizi to Panyang Lake is very gentle, perfect for kids to chase streams and see snow mountain reflections. Encountering the Panyang sheep is a delightful surprise! 🏡 Accommodation Tips: - Namu Lake Hot Spring Hotel: Family rooms with slides inside the scenic area, windows open to snow peaks - Guer Hot Spring Villa: Private courtyards with outdoor hot springs, and you can join bonfire parties 🚶 Parent-Child 2-Day Leisure Route: Day 1: Chengdu → Taoping Qiang Village to learn Qiang embroidery → Ganbao Tibetan Village for stargazing → Stay at Guer guesthouse Day 2: Miyaluo viewing platform for photos → Easy hike in Bipenggou → Return trip Practical Tips: ✅ Best time to see red leaves: mid-October to mid-November ✅ Must-bring items: windbreaker, children’s hiking shoes, oxygen bottle (in case of altitude sickness), fallen leaf specimen book ✅ Average cost per person: 500+ RMB (including hot spring tickets and scenic area transportation) Picnic with the kids in the colorful forest, watching the snow mountains reflected in the lake—this autumn-only romance is totally worth the trip～