Hidden Gems Around Chengdu｜Comprehensive Guide to Tiantai Mountain

【Preparation】 ✅Documents: ID card & various discount cards (student ID/senior card) are a must! Can save a lot on tickets💰 👗Clothing Guide: -Summer: light, breathable clothes + thin jacket (cool mountain nights🌬️) -Autumn/Winter: thick jacket + scarf + gloves🧣🧤 (keeping warm is very important!) 🥾Shoes: Highly recommend non-slip hiking shoes! Mountain paths are slippery and easy to fall😰 🧳Other Essentials: Sunscreen│Sunglasses│Hat🧢 Rain gear (mountain weather changes frequently☔) Power bank (for taking photos until battery dies📸) Water bottle (eco-friendly and saves money♻️) 🚗【Transportation Guide】 📍Self-driving route: Chengdu → Chengwenqiong Expressway → Tiantai Mountain (about 2 hours direct) 🚌Public transport: Major Chengdu stations → Qionglai Bus Station → Transfer to Tiantai Mountain Tourist Line 🎫【Ticket Information】 💰58 RMB/adult (55 RMB if booked online) ⏰Opening hours: Summer 8:30-18:00 │ Winter 9:00-17:00 🏞️【Top Itinerary】 🌟Classic One-day Tour: Visitor Center → Changhong Waterfall → Shenfeng Cave → Xiangshuitan Waterfall → Geological Micro Museum → Leiyin Temple → Hydrangea Sea🌺 → Return 🌟Two-day Deep Tour: Day 1: Firefly Encounter✨ Day 2: Sea of Clouds Sunrise🌅 + Red Army Long March Memorial Hall 🌈【Must-visit Attractions】 💦Xiangshuitan Waterfall: Sichuan’s tallest waterfall! Super stunning! 🌲Millennium Yew Tree: 1200-year-old ancient tree, very auspicious🙏 ✨Firefly Secret Spot: Top 8 viewing sites worldwide! (April-October) 🍽️【Food Recommendations】 🔥"Three Olds and One Tender": Old cured meat│Old duck│Old pumpkin│Tender tofu pudding 🌿"Five Wilds and Four Roasts": Wild mountain delicacies + BBQ feast🍖 🏨【Accommodation Tips】 Many unique guesthouses inside the scenic area, booking in advance is recommended! ⚠️【Notes】 1️⃣Turn off lights and keep quiet when watching fireflies 2️⃣Be careful on slippery mountain paths 3️⃣Everyone is responsible for protecting the environment