Chasing Autumn Around the World｜Self-driving in Western Sichuan - Laba River at Erlang Mountain in Ya'an, Sichuan

[Weekend/Holiday short-distance self-driving tour series] The red leaves and colorful forests are a must-see at the Erlang Mountain Laba River in the golden autumn of October. The autumn viewing period is until the end of November every year. A friend's family from Chengdu drove the Great Wall Tank 500 Hi4-T to Ya'an. It has great power, a large back seat and is very comfortable. The flat road poses no pressure for the off-road "tank". Starting from Chengdu, navigate to Erlang Mountain Labahe Scenic Area, Chengya Expressway-Ya'ankang Expressway-Labahe Exit, drive along National Highway 318 to Guolangqiao Huanjian Highway, the whole journey takes 3-4 hours. It is warm in winter and cool in summer, and the autumn scenery is also beautiful. The scenic area is large and you can stay overnight in the scenic area during your 2-day visit. There are 3 hotels in the scenic area: Blue Crystal, Luming and Gongtong Mountain Residence. Enter the scenic area and drive to visit the Five-Colored Sea and Tiansi Waterfall. It is suitable for hiking from Hetaoping and enjoying the natural scenery along the way. The end point is the Blue Crystal Waterfall. Take the cable car to Jiaoshan Observation Deck, and the sightseeing bus to Hongshi Beach, Luchi, etc. Opening hours: 08:30-18:00 (admission stops at 4:00 pm) Tips: There are many wild monkeys in the scenic area, so please pay attention to safety.