Escape the city with the kids! The autumn secret spot at Labah River is perfect for exploring

A hidden family-friendly autumn viewing gem near Chengdu! The fall at Erlang Mountain Labah River is like a spilled palette of colors. Kids run after the colorful forest and even had a “close encounter” with the sika deer. This trip is more memorable for the kids than going to an amusement park~ 🧭 Navigation: Erlang Mountain Labah River 🎫 Tickets: Adults 50 RMB/person, children and seniors half price, Ya’an residents half price; sightseeing bus 35 RMB/person (must buy, the park is too tiring to walk around) 🚘【How to Get There】 🔸 Public transport: Take the high-speed train to Ya’an Station → bus to Tianquan County → taxi to the scenic area. For kids, it’s recommended to choose a comfortable taxi to reduce travel fatigue. 🔸 Best self-drive option: Less than 3 hours from Chengdu by car, the scenery along the way is beautiful, and kids can enjoy watching the mountains and trees outside the window, so they won’t get bored. 🍂【Family Travel Tips】 For traveling with kids, it’s best to split into 1-2 days. One day to focus on the west line (most beautiful in autumn), two days to slowly explore both west and east lines: ▫️ 1-day tour (west line): Ticket station → small waterfall (kids can play in the water, remember to bring spare socks) → visitor center → 30°N Latitude Square (buy a hot drink to warm up) → take the cable car to Jiaoshan Viewing Platform (the sea of clouds is stunning, kids will shout “Wow”) → Red Stone Beach → Colorful Valley (perfect for family photos) → Deer Pond (chance to meet sika deer, kids can feed them and be super happy) → return trip ▫️ 2-day tour: Day 1 explore the west line and stay in the scenic area, Day 2 explore the east line (Luming Hotel → Kaishimen Waterfall → Yezhou Island → Blue Crystal Hotel). The east line is less crowded and quieter, perfect for a slow family stroll. 🏡【Accommodation Tips】 Be sure to stay inside the scenic area! No need to rush with kids and you can see the deer at night: - Blue Crystal Hotel: New facilities, spacious rooms, sika deer roam around the hotel at night, kids can watch them from the balcony. - Luming Hotel: Close to the east line, no need to get up early to rush on the second day, walking distance to attractions, saves a lot of time. 🍽【Food and Stay】 🔸 Prioritize dining at the hotels you stay in (Blue Crystal/Luming). The home-style dishes taste good, with mild options kids love, and portions are generous, so no worries about not having enough to eat. 🔸 If you get hungry while exploring the west line, 30°N Latitude Square has snacks and simple meals to quickly fill your stomach, and prices are reasonable. 💡【Family Tips】 🔸 The high-altitude zipline (Red Stone Beach station) is suitable for kids over 6 years old, 60 RMB/person, offering a bird’s-eye view of the colorful forest, an amazing experience. 🔸 If you stay inside the scenic area, you can park your car right at the hotel entrance, no need to carry kids’ luggage far, super convenient. 🔸 The temperature difference between morning and evening is big, dress kids in “onion-style” layers for easy on and off to avoid catching a cold. 🔸 You can prepare some vegetable sticks that sika deer love in advance to feed them when you meet the deer, kids will feel a great sense of achievement.