Hidden Gems for Family Hiking and Summer Escapes Near Chengdu!!

With an average summer temperature of 23°C, this is the perfect summer retreat Hiking 🚶 Stream Trekking 💦 Flower Viewing 🌸 Waterfall Sightseeing 🏞️ Red Panda Encounters 🐼 Still undecided for your Dragon Boat Festival getaway? This spot is an excellent choice!! 📍Location: 🚗Transport: 2.5-hour drive from Chengdu 🏝Climate: Summer average 23°C, ideal summer escape ⛰️2-Day 1-Night Family Itinerary Day 1: Chengdu - Longcanggou - Diecui Stream - Hotel Day 2: Hotel - Tiansheng Bridge - Chengdu 🍃Hiking Route Recommendations ✅Kirin Waterfall Loop: 12km, 4.5-6 hours A pure wilderness hiking trail with challenging primitive landscapes. Features newly added Diecui Stream highlights—stone paths + jungle trails + waterfall boardwalks for diverse experiences! ✅Diecui Scenic Area Route: 7km, 4-5 hours Stream valley waterfalls + dove tree flower fields, with multiple Instagram-worthy spots en route (100% photo-worthy 💯). Gentle terrain with boardwalks, streams, and waterfalls—perfect for family-friendly light hiking! Take the sightseeing bus uphill and hike down. Kids will love the jungle zipline—super fun! ✅Tiansheng Bridge: ~2km loop, 1-2 hours Primitive forests and icy waterfalls await. Towering ancient trees surround you as mountain-top cascades plunge down. Alpine wonderland + stream stone beaches—beginner-friendly and great for families. 🌳Travel Tips 1️⃣ April-May: Alpine azaleas and dove trees 🌸 bloom—prime photo time 💯 2️⃣ Wear hiking shoes—some forest paths can be slippery 3️⃣ Bring insect repellent—woods mean mosquitoes 4️⃣ Kirin Loop requires packed snacks and water 5️⃣ Mountain temps vary—pack quick-dry sunproof outerwear