Exploring the Beauty of Ge'ne in Autumn!

Autumn in Western Sichuan is stunning in many places, but the most unforgettable is the colorful Ge'ne! When autumn arrives, the meadows and forests turn golden, with a few lush spruces adding to the beauty. It's truly breathtaking. Moreover, there are many attractions along the way to Ge'ne, making it a perfect route for in-depth travel. Snow-capped mountains, glaciers, grasslands, rivers, temples, and colorful forests will fulfill all your imaginations of Western Sichuan and autumn! Best Time to View Autumn Colors in Ge'ne Late September: Leaves start to turn yellow, with a mix of green and yellow. Early October: Some forests turn completely yellow, with more yellow than green. This is the best time to view the colorful forests. Mid-October: The best time to view yellow leaves, with most leaves turning yellow. Late October: Leaves start to wither, and some areas begin to see snow. What to Do in Ge'ne in Autumn? Colorful Forests and Golden Mountains Ge'ne Eye: Besides seeing the Naqiando Village below the mountain, it's also a perfect spot to view the sacred Ge'ne Mountain. Last time I visited, there was no one around. New Lenggu Temple: The river valley and forest outside the temple are incredibly beautiful in autumn. There are many spots along the way to Lenggu Temple where you can get a perfect view of Ge'ne Mountain without any obstruction. Zeba Village: Zeba Village is beautiful all year round. In autumn, you can see golden meadows and the southern glacier of Ge'ne Mountain together. Gemu Village: Gemu Village and Gemu Forest are filled with golden meadows and forests. It's hard not to fall in love with it. Ge'ne Scenic Avenue: The entire road is lined with colorful forests, the same forest seen from Ge'ne Eye. Ge'ne Eye is above, and the scenic avenue is below. The section from Naqiando to Zeba Village is especially stunning, with rivers and colorful forest views. Itinerary Preview Day 1: Gather in Chengdu Day 2: Chengdu - Heishicheng - Xinduqiao Day 3: Xinduqiao - Litang County - Ge'ne Eye - Hangda Camp (camping) Day 4: Hangda Camp - Yikeshushu (or Old Lenggu Temple) - Reti Valley - Gemu Village - Batang County Day 5: Batang County - Cuopu Valley - Haizi Mountain - Maoya Grassland - Litang County Day 6: Litang County - Changqing Village Ko'er Temple - Renkang Ancient House - Xinduqiao Day 7: Xinduqiao - Lenggacuo - Shangmuju Village Day 8: Shangmuju Village - Chengdu Travel Tips: The road conditions in Ge'ne are not suitable for self-driving. It requires experienced drivers. Joining a small group of 2-8 people with a professional driver is recommended. It's free and worry-free, and you can also enjoy short hikes, which is very interesting.