Around Chengdu!! I found the autumn secret land in Van Gogh's oil painting
''Autumn is the dusk bitten by the universe''
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Autumn is really a gentle and healing season
Without the heat of summer, without the cold of winter
The forest is dyed with layers of leaves🍂
The fallen leaves are the best background board🍁
Looking around, the whole forest has become gentle
Just hit the horn river and autumn full
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I didn't expect the autumn of the horn river to be beautiful as a painting🖼️
The colorful forest all over the mountains and plains🌳 is so beautiful
The moment I met the little deer🦌
I deeply believe that I am in a fairy tale world
Quietly walked into its side and took a photo with it📷
I took a life photo belonging to late autumn
Walk up along the hiking route of the scenic spot🚶
Insects chirping, birds singing, river accompaniment🎵
Walk and enjoy the autumn scenery along the way
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Take the cloud cable car
Go to the top of the mountain to see a perfect sunrise🌅
If you're lucky, you can see the red panda🐼
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In the next month
The horn river will be a grand late autumn🍂
Friends who like hiking🧑🤝🧑 must not miss it😭
damien.jasper.weston
Yunmeng_Traveler.
Sichuan Erlang God Laba River: "Compared to Altay, the autumn here is just as charming."
Autumn in Laba River is colorful, as if you have entered a world of palettes. Whether you are hiking or taking a sightseeing bus, you can enjoy the breathtaking scenery.
🍂Best time to visit: Mid-October to mid-November, when the autumn colors of Laba River are at their peak, and the red leaves all over the mountains are mesmerizing.
⛳️Route:
Divided into east and west lines
Recommended: East line in spring and summer (hiking)
West line in autumn (cable car to see the sea of clouds)
⭐️East line: Longyin Trail - Luming Hotel - Kaimen Stone Waterfall - Hongtong Mountain Residence - Blue Crystal Hotel
⭐️West line: Jiaoshan Scenic Spot (cable car) - Hug Coffee - Red Stone Beach - Rhododendron Pool - Colorful Valley - Deer Pool
🌈Recommended attractions
✅Deer Pool: Located at an altitude of 2,400 meters, it is a high mountain lake named after the wild deer that often drink here. The area around Deer Pool is rich in vegetation and the lake is clear, making it a great place to see natural scenery and wildlife.
✅Jiaoshan: The main peak of Laba River, with an altitude of over 3,700 meters, is famous for its rhododendrons, sea of clouds, and golden mountains. From the Jiaoshan Observation Deck, you can overlook the entire scenic area and see natural wonders such as sunrises and seas of clouds.
✅Red Stone Beach: Named after the red stones, which are actually a type of algae called "Choli Orange Algae," a unique red romantic that only grows at high altitudes, very impressive.
✅Panda Walkway: A place where red pandas are often seen, you can try your luck here.
✅Blue Crystal Waterfall: Hike down the east line from top to bottom, and you can enjoy beautiful waterfalls, ancient pavilions, popular suspension bridges, layers of red leaves, wild deer, and mountain monkeys along the way, and feel the harmony of nature.
🧭Navigation: Erlang Mountain Laba River
🚗Transportation: About 3 hours by car from Chengdu
🎫Tickets: 50 RMB (30 RMB for children, seniors, and locals)
Sightseeing bus: 35 RMB
NoraMortensen
Explore the area around Chengdu! Step into an autumn fairytale world...
Who would have thought! The area around Chengdu is so beautiful in autumn...
Tiffany blue lake water, red leaves all over the mountains, and you might even see deer 🦌 and monkeys 🐒...
Autumn in Laba River is like a fairytale.
It takes about 3 hours to drive from Chengdu to this fairytale-like primeval forest 🍂,
a great place to escape the city, return to nature, and enjoy the fresh air and autumn scenery on a weekend.
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We drove from Chengdu in the morning, had a special Ya fish 🐟 meal in Ya'an, and then hiked in Laba River in the afternoon.
We recommend staying at Blue Crystal or Luming Hotel in the scenic area. After checking in, start hiking on the east route.
🚶♀️ Hiking route: Hetao Ping ➡️ Luming Hotel ➡️ Kaishimen Waterfall ➡️ Ye Zhou Island Starry Camp ➡️ Blue Crystal Hotel 🏨
The whole route is about 4.5 km and takes 2–3 hours to hike.
The scenery along the way is beautiful, and you might see many monkeys 🐒.
A very healing outdoor hiking route.
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At night, you can watch deer 🦌 licking salt at the hotel, which is very interesting.
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We recommend getting up early to hike the west route on the second day.
If the weather is good, you can take the cable car up the mountain to see the sea of clouds, which is spectacular, and then visit Hug Cafe ➡️ Red Stone Beach ➡️ Colorful Valley ➡️ Deer Pool.
Colorful Valley is especially beautiful this season, with colorful mountains and forests like an oil painting 🎨.
Deer Pool is also a great place to take photos, and you might see deer 🦌.
ElizabethHolmes50
Come to Laba River and step into Miyazaki's summer. Is there anyone else who is well-behaved?
Starting from Hetaoping, there is a pebble road and plank road of about 4 kilometers, which can start a healing hiking trip. At the entrance, you can see many monkeys (be careful not to feed them at will). The scenery along the way is particularly beautiful, with glass-like streams, original ancient trees, green fields and lawns, bird calls, and water sounds all telling the tranquility here.
The end point is the Blue Crystal Waterfall, and there is a Silver Cave hidden in the mountains. You can check in at the Ye Zhou Island Star Camp and Hug Coffee.
Hiking tips
1. Divided into east and west lines:
❤️The east line is a hiking route, about 10km round trip, hiking time about 4 hours, the whole journey is flat, plank road, very easy to walk, the scenery is very good, it is recommended to go in summer.
❤️West Line: You must take a sightseeing bus (35 yuan) + round-trip cable car (90 yuan), there are orange red stone beaches, lush primeval forests, you can find water deer in the emerald deer pond, it is recommended to go in winter.
2. Navigate to Laba River Scenic Area, about 3.5 hours from Chengdu [CarFront], scenic area tickets [Purse]: 50/person, food can be bought at the entrance of the scenic area.
3. Temperature [OvercastSky] 15-23℃, not hot at all.
4. Hiking difficulty: ⭐, you can bring children and parents together.
5. Precautions
Follow local regulations, protect the environment, and do not litter.
Be careful not to let the monkeys see the food in your bag, close the car door when getting off.
Avoid acting alone, especially in unfamiliar areas.
RICKY PATTON
Special Forces One-Day Tour Revealed! Erlang Mountain Laba River, my 23°C Green Wilderness
Hey buddies~👋 I finally checked off the Erlang Mountain Laba River, a place I've been wanting to visit for so long. I regret not coming earlier, it's a fairyland! 😍 A treasure spot suitable for all seasons, each season brings you different surprises! 🌸🍂❄️
In spring, the rhododendrons cover the mountains, a pink wonderland that makes your heart flutter! 🌺 I chose an early summer day, and as soon as I stepped into this lush embrace, I was instantly greeted by the cool 23°C breeze, as if I had entered the world of the Wizard of Oz! 🍃
Two routes, easy to explore~🚌🚠 Sightseeing bus + cable car, straight to the clouds, the scenery along the way is breathtaking! Remember, it's windy at the top, so bring a jacket, or you'll be shivering! 🧥 Although I didn't visit the heart-shaped lake, I've heard it's a lovers' paradise, definitely bringing my special someone next time! 💑
The highlight is here! Dragon Hidden Trail, my favorite ❤️! Drive in, the scenery is endless, babbling brooks, occasional deer, it's like a real-life fairy tale forest! 🦌🌳 Sunlight filters through the leaves, shining on your face, and at that moment, all the fatigue disappears~✨
And oh, the monkeys here 🐒 are super friendly, with red eyelids that look like they secretly put on eyeshadow, melting my heart! Remember to keep your distance and don't let them snatch your snack bag! 😉
Tips time! 💡
Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Important things need to be said three times! ☀️
It's chilly at the top, don't forget your jacket!
The weather is unpredictable, bring a raincoat and umbrella, the Laba River in the rain has its own charm! 🌂
Bring your own snacks, enjoy a picnic, beautiful scenery with delicious food, perfect match! 🍔🍎
Finally, I want to say, this Special Forces-style one-day tour, although tight, was totally worth it! 💪🏼 Every shutter click captures a beautiful moment, I hope next time I can slow down and savor the tranquility and beauty~📸
CharlotteBrooks76
Successfully Escaping the Heat at Labah River (2-Day Tour without Staying in the Scenic Area)
Chengdu's 40-degree heat is unbearable, but successfully escaped the heat at Labah River. The scenery of the scenic area is only worth 2 stars, but from the perspective of escaping the heat, it deserves 4 stars.
📝Itinerary
Since we decided to go a day in advance, both hotels in the scenic area (Luming and Blue Crystal) were fully booked and a bit expensive. Based on various travel tips, we finally found a newly opened homestay in Hongling Village, 37km away from the scenic area, costing 85 per person, highly recommended (you can also stay in Tianquan County, but it's very hot).
1️⃣Day 1: Chengdu - Hongling Village Homestay in Labah River Town
After resting at the homestay, you can go to Maoziyan, about 500 meters nearby, to dip in the water. The river valley is shaded, not sunny at all, and the water is refreshingly cool!
Dinner can be homemade dishes at the homestay, most of the vegetables are grown by the owner. In the cool evening, you can pick up stones, fish, and pick wild cherry tomatoes by the river outside the homestay.
2️⃣Day 2: Homestay - Labah River Scenic Area
After ticket verification at the entrance of the scenic area, drive to Hetaoping and park the car there. It is recommended to buy tickets online in advance (50/person) to save time.
🌈One-Day Tour Specific Route
1️⃣Morning: West Line
From Hetaoping, turn left to the west line, take the sightseeing bus, and get off at the lower station of the cableway. You can take the cableway to continue up the mountain. The sightseeing bus + cableway combo ticket costs 💰128. After reaching the upper station of the cableway, it is not the top of the mountain yet, you need to hike 1.2km to Heart-shaped Lake (altitude 3758m), which takes 1-1.5 hours round trip. Personally, I suggest that a one-day tour does not need to go there, as high-altitude hiking is somewhat difficult, and the scenery at the top is very average, and it's hard to call Heart-shaped Lake a lake. If you still want to hike up, you don't need to bring trekking poles because the entire path is a hollow steel frame walkway, and trekking poles are useless. Remember to bring a jacket, it's cold.
If you don't take the cableway up the mountain, take the sightseeing bus down the mountain. There are attractions like Red Stone Beach, Zipline Station (where wild monkeys and deer gather), and Deer Pool along the way. You can choose to stop and visit.
2️⃣Afternoon: East Line
After finishing the west line, return to Hetaoping and start the east line. You can drive to the Blue Crystal Hotel at the end, stopping to play at places you like along the way. You can also walk the entire Longyin Trail (4.5km) with almost no elevation gain, which is easy.
Summary: If you are on a one-day tour to escape the heat, just slow down and play in the shaded areas by the river on the Longyin Trail on the east line for a day, which is more relaxing and enjoyable. If it's a two-day tour (staying in a scenic area hotel), you can do one line per day, which won't be so intense.
⭐Some Other Tips
1️⃣There are snack shops at Hetaoping/lower station of the cableway for supplies.
2️⃣Bring a jacket, it's cold enough to get goosebumps at 8 am when the sun hasn't come out yet.
3️⃣Be safe! Don't go to deep water areas with strong currents when going down the river, just step in the water at the edge. If the water level rises upstream, there is time to avoid danger. The place we went on the first day was recommended by the homestay owner, and they had considered safety, but you must also have safety awareness.
4️⃣Although the monkeys are friendly, don't tease them or take out food in front of them.
5️⃣Sun protection! My feet got sunburned because I didn't apply sunscreen on the exposed parts while wearing sandals. It's not about getting tanned, it hurts a lot.
6️⃣Please take all your trash with you!
Inspire_Oliver_44
Ya'an Erlang Mountain Laba River Scenic Area
Chengdu is too hot, I need to cool down in the mountains.
Recently, Chengdu has been unbearably hot. Facing the last madness of summer, I went into the mountains again!
Tiffany-colored glass sea, waterfalls, forests, streams, and water deer, monkeys, and if you're lucky, you might even see red pandas!
The trip is not long, two days and one night is enough, suitable for friends who want a short weekend trip~
Address: Ya'an Erlang Mountain Laba River Scenic Area
🚗: Depart from Chengdu, it takes 3 hours by car to arrive
About the itinerary
Day 1 (East Line, altitude around 1800 meters ~ 2000 meters) Wusehai - Yitian Silk Waterfall - Longyin Trail
Longyin Trail is really amazing, with green mountains, brown bridges, and wild water rushing in. The waterfall hangs in the distance, mountain elves shuttle around, it's both serene and lively, taking about 3 hours to walk and play. We stayed at Luming Hotel, where you can watch water deer licking salt in the restaurant at night (21:00-22:00).
Day 2 (West Line, altitude highest around 1800-3700 meters) Hetao Ping Mountain Villa - Hug Coffee - Red Stone Beach - Deer Pool
In the morning, first go to the visitor center, take the sightseeing bus up the mountain, and if the weather is good, take the cable car to the top. I have to say, Deer Pool is really beautiful, and the stones at Red Stone Beach are truly red.
Additionally, recently they have launched a water sliding project here.
tips: It is recommended to bring trekking poles, there are many in the scenic area. Do not hold food in your hands, do not feed, and do not make eye contact!
Henry~Bailey-Joseph
Green Oxygen Bar - Take a deep breath and feel the freshness of nature
🌟 Location Information 🌟
- Address: Labahe Scenic Area, Erlang Mountain, Tianquan County, Ya'an City, Sichuan Province
- Geographical Location: Located at the foot of Erlang Mountain, connected to Kangding and Luding in the west, and adjacent to Baoxing in the north. It is an important node on National Highway 318 and the "Western Sichuan Golden Tourism Ring Road".
🏞️ Scenic Spot Introduction 🏞️
- Natural Scenery: In late autumn, the trees in the mountains are colorful, like a painting.
- Wildlife: This is a paradise for wildlife, especially famous for watching wild deer. The best viewing time is from 9 PM to 5 AM the next day.
- Surrounding Attractions: Niubei Mountain, Niubei Mountain Star Camp, Bifeng Gorge, Mount Mengding, etc.
🛣️ Route Guide 🛣️
- Self-driving Route:
- Depart from Ya'an, take G318 via Liyangbai → Bajiao → Xianren Bridge to reach.
- Depart from Chengdu, take the Chengdu-Chongqing Ring Expressway, exit at Duoying, and follow the signs to the scenic area.
- Public Transportation:
- You can take a long-distance bus from Chengdu Xinnanmen Bus Station directly to Tianquan County, and then transfer to local transportation to the scenic area.
🎟️ Ticket Information 🎟️
- Please follow the latest announcements or official channels for the latest ticket prices and discount policies.
📸 Check-in Spots 📸
- Deer Park: Experience close contact with wild deer.
- Erlang Mountain Viewing Platform: Enjoy the magnificent view of Erlang Mountain.
- Bifeng Gorge: Explore the mysterious Bifeng Gorge and feel the charm of nature.
🚦 Traffic Information 🚦
- The scenic area is conveniently accessible, easily reachable via National Highway 318.
- It is about 200 kilometers from Chengdu to the scenic area, and it takes about 4 hours by car.
⚠️ Precautions ⚠️
- Book accommodation in advance, especially during peak holiday periods.
- Prepare moisture-proof mats, warm clothing, and other camping equipment.
- Bring rain gear and long-sleeved clothing to cope with the changing weather in the mountains.
- Respect the natural environment and do not litter.
- Pay attention to wildlife protection, do not feed or disturb the animals.
emmariver
A 23℃ summer is calling! A trip from Chengdu to Erlang Mountain Laba River
🌞 In the unbearable heat of summer, escape the bustling city with friends and head to Erlang Mountain Laba River, just a 3-hour drive from Chengdu. Step into a picturesque 23℃ summer and enjoy endless hiking fun!
📍Location: Erlang Mountain Laba River
🎫Ticket: 50 RMB
🚗Travel method: Recommended self-drive, about 3 hours from Chengdu
Chengdu 🚗 Two-day tour itinerary:
Day 1
👣Hiking Longyin Trail: Start from Luming Hotel and hike to Blue Crystal Hotel Waterfall, a total distance of about 4.5 kilometers. The scenery along the way is breathtaking, with lush forests, cascading waterfalls, babbling streams, swaying suspension bridges, and branches laden with wild fruits...
You might even encounter cute little monkeys and lively deer🦌, surprises abound! The climate here is pleasant and not at all hot. The entire hike takes about two hours, making it easy even for beginners.
Day 2
Not only do you have the chance to get up close and personal with adorable deer🦌, but you can also admire the stunningly beautiful blue-green lakes.
Harper Amelia
The ultimate summer retreat around Chengdu! Come to the 23°C Laba River
Chengdu has been too hot lately
A summer retreat must be arranged
Departing from Chengdu, it takes 3h to reach the Laba River scenic area
The average temperature here in summer is only about 23°C, so cool and comfortable
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Navigation: Laba River Scenic Area in Erlang Mountain, Ya'an
Suggested travel time: two days and one night
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Recommended route:
DAY1:
Wuse Sea - Longyin Trail - Blue Crystal Hotel
An excellent hiking route with beautiful scenery, you must experience it when you come
DAY2:
Jiaoshan Viewing Area - Hug Hug Coffee - Red Stone Beach - Luchi
Sitting here enjoying coffee and the beautiful scenery is really too enjoyable
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The Laba River in summer is really too beautiful
Green mountains🌳 and clear waters, fresh air
Walking through the dense forest is like entering a fairy tale forest
With some luck, you might even encounter wild animals like water deer🦌, monkeys🙊, and red pandas🐼
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Accommodation recommendations
✅Blue Crystal Hotel, ✅Luming Hotel, ✅Gongtong Mountain Residence, ✅Hetaoping Cabin
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Gather your family and friends and come to Laba River to enjoy the happiness that hiking brings
Personal suggestions:
Bring sunglasses🕶, a thermos🫙, thick clothes👚, sunscreen, and choose anti-slip shoes
nataliejazz
The severely underestimated secret gem of Western Sichuan, the enchanting Laba River
🏞 Laba River is just one of the many lesser-known valleys in Ya'an, which is located on the edge of the Sichuan Basin. Surrounded by mountains on three sides except the east, the region's topography and climate characteristics result in high rainfall, which sculpts the landscape into numerous mountains, valleys, and water attractions. Some of the more famous ones include Bifengxia, Longcanggou, and Niubei Mountain. However, on this trip, Laba River truly stood out with its serene beauty, complete with mountains, water, deer, and monkeys. This might just be the most adorable monkey troop in all of Sichuan.
🚌 Transportation
It's a 3.5-hour drive from South Chengdu, and the scenic area is suitable for a two-day visit. 2🏠 Accommodation
There are three hotels in the scenic area: the Lumingshan Hotel, 0.8 kilometers up the east line from the tourist center; the Blue Crystal Hotel at the end of the east line; and the Qitong Hotel in between. The hotels offer free shuttle services.
📍 Itinerary
Arrive at the scenic area on the first day, walk the east line in the afternoon, and stay overnight in the scenic area. On the second day, take the west line and decide whether to get up early to take the cable car to the mountain top to watch the sunrise.
📉 East Line: Enjoy the water, which means walking along the riverside plank road from Lumingshan Hotel to Blue Crystal Hotel. The journey is easy with small waterfalls and chances to encounter monkeys. There are plenty of purple rhododendrons on the mountain walls, and the water in front of Blue Crystal Hotel is very photogenic.
📈 West Line: Enjoy the mountains and animals. Buy a ticket at the sightseeing bus ticket point and take the bus to the lower cable car station. You can choose to take the cable car to the mountain top to watch the sunrise over the sea of clouds, or hike down from there. I didn't take the cable car and hiked down directly. Check-in route:
1. Hug Hug Coffee at the cable car station. You can see the snow-capped mountains and enjoy a cup of coffee with a great atmosphere.
2. Walk 3 kilometers down from Hug Hug Coffee to the Red Stone Beach station. This 3-kilometer stretch is a must-walk with open mountain scenery. At the Red Stone Beach station, you'll find wild monkeys and water deer at the entrance. The monkeys are numerous, sleek, and cuter than those on Mount Emei. I also saw three deer. Continue 2 kilometers towards Red Stone Beach on a stone path to see it. Personally, I found it average, but watching the monkeys was the most interesting part.
3. A few hundred meters down from the Red Stone Beach station, you can head to the Rhododendron Pond. Seeing that it was a 6.5-kilometer climb to the Rhododendron Pond, we gave up and took the sightseeing bus to the Deer Pond.
4. The Deer Pond is also very relaxing. The scenic walk into the mountains is beautiful, and at the end is the Deer Pond. The water is clear and green, but we didn't see any deer. After taking some photos, we headed back.
5. From the Deer Pond station, take the sightseeing bus directly down to the tourist center. The sightseeing bus can be hailed at any time, no need to wait at the station.
StarryNight12345678
Underrated summer retreat treasures around Chengdu, quickly add to your collection
The height of summer has arrived, and last weekend I escaped the scorching heat of Chengdu
Drove 3h to the deep mountains where it's only 23℃
Lush primeval forests, Tiffany blue streams
Following the trails to search for various wild animals like water deer, pandas, and Tibetan macaques
It's just like the green fairy tale of Oz!
This place is the Erlang Mountain Laba River Nature Reserve in the Giant Panda National Park
No need for air conditioning when staying in a hotel at night, super cool!
A treasure of a summer retreat around Chengdu, families can rush here!
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📍Location: Erlang Mountain Laba River Scenic Area
🚗Self-driving: 3h drive from Chengdu
🚌Public transportation: There is a direct bus to the scenic area
🎫Ticket: 50 yuan for the entrance, 35 yuan for the sightseeing car
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🔶Recommended travel routes
The scenic area is Y-shaped, it's recommended to play for two days, see the map at the end of the post
▪️Day1
Wuse Sea—Tiansi Waterfall—Walnut Ping—Kaimenshi Waterfall—Small Scenery—Hongtong Mountain Residence—Ye Zhou Island Starry Sky Camping Site—Blue Crystal Waterfall
▪️Day2
Walnut Ping Villa—Jiaoshan Viewing Area—Red Stone Beach—Deer Pool—Mountain Water Slide
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On the first day, it is suggested to self-drive along the scenic road, first visiting the roadside Wuse Sea, Tiansi Waterfall, etc. Then park your car at the Lumings Hotel parking lot, cross the river via the suspension bridge, and start the hiking journey. From here to the Blue Crystal Waterfall, the whole journey is 3.7 kilometers, with forests, suspension bridges, streams, waterfalls, and lakes all included, strolling in the picturesque midsummer scenery. In the evening, it's recommended to go to Ye Zhou Island to enjoy the mountain breeze and have a drink, super cozy!
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On the second day, take the sightseeing car from the Walnut Ping Service Hall to the cable car station. If the weather is good, continue to take the cable car to the top of Jiaoshan Viewing Area to overlook the sea of clouds and the surrounding mountains and fields. Then take the sightseeing car, you can get off at Red Stone Beach and Deer Pool to visit, the orange-red Red Stone Beach stretches along the stream to the foot of the mountain, the scenery is stunning; Deer Pool is a quiet and green pond, with a view at every step; it's easy to encounter water deer here in the morning and evening. Of course, you have to go water sliding in summer! Don't miss the last stop of the mountain water slide, it's thrilling and cooling, a fun experience!
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📷Tips for photo spots
The suspension bridge and plank road opposite Lumings Hotel
The plank road and wooden houses near Hongtong Mountain Residence
Blue Crystal Waterfall and Hug Coffee
The forest at the entrance of Red Stone Beach
The trail around Deer Pool
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🏠Accommodation recommendations
There are several accommodations in the scenic area, we stayed at Lumings Hotel, if you're lucky, around 9 pm, sika deer and water deer will come near the hotel to forage
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🔶Tips
There are many wild monkey groups, prepare walking sticks or sticks in advance, do not tease or feed the monkeys, and do not hold food in front of them
Pay attention to snakes and insects in the summer mountains, carry mosquito repellent, and don't go deep into the jungle
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Isaac.Murphy^53
23°C Summer | Underrated Treasure Spots for Beating the Heat Around Chengdu!
| The underrated treasure spots for beating the heat around Chengdu!. In the peak of summer, last weekend, escaping the 38°C Chengdu, we drove 3h to reach the deep mountains where it's only 23°C
Lush primeval forests, Tiffany blue streams
Following the trails to search for various wild animals like water deer, pandas, and Tibetan macaques - it's just like the Emerald City from a fairy tale world!
This place is the Erlang Mountain Laba River Nature Reserve in the Giant Panda National Park. No need for air conditioning when staying in a hotel at night, super cool!
A treasure spot for beating the heat around Chengdu, perfect for families to rush to!
Location: Erlang Mountain Laba River Scenic Area Self-drive: 3h drive from Chengdu
Public transportation: There is a direct bus to the scenic area Ticket: 50 yuan for the scenic area, 35 yuan for the sightseeing car
Recommended Tour Routes
The scenic area is Y-shaped, and it is recommended to play for two days. See the map at the end of the article. ■Day1
Wusehai (Five-Color Lake) - Yitian Waterfall - Hetaoping (Walnut Flat) - Kaimenshi Waterfall - Small Scenery - Hongtong Mountain Residence - Yezhou Island Starry Sky Camping Site - Blue Crystal Waterfall ■Day2
Hetaoping Mountain Villa - Jiaoshan Viewing Area - Hongshitang (Red Stone Beach) - Luchi (Deer Pond) - Alpine Water Slide
AstralWanderess
Documenting the beautiful scenery of Laba River
Laba River, encountered 'Yao Mei' several times during today's walk, such fortune is a sign of auspiciousness! The mountain top is over 3800 meters above sea level, where the weather changes rapidly. Just moments ago it was clear with blue skies and white clouds, and now dark clouds loom overhead, with wind and rain on the horizon. A chance encounter with a spiritual beast made today worthwhile. The scenery is so beautiful that it can only be described as 'beyond compare'.
Logan.Morris^47
Surrounding Chengdu! Found the oil painting same style of Western Sichuan's little Nara, I've been wanting to come to Laba River for fun, and finally made it this time
Took advantage of the weekend to enjoy the spring, running wild amidst the mountains and forests, I suggest everyone save this guide for the best fun at Laba River.
The air in spring is so fresh
Amidst the wild, there are negative ions everywhere, with lush greenery all around, and from time to time, the chirping of birds and insects, as well as the flowers and dense forests are so comfortable~
It takes only 3 hours from Chengdu to Laba River scenic area, the scenic route 318
The new road is smooth, with beautiful scenery along the way, my eyes just can't get enough, the shimmering light on Panda Sea Reservoir is like a fairyland. √ Must-visit spots
1. Spring azaleas, a whole sea of tall mountain azalea flowers, looking from afar like pink clouds, exuding a faint fragrance, even fairies would cry at their beauty.
2. There are many small animals, from time to time encountering many cute animals in the forest, shy red pandas hanging on trees, water deer resting and sunbathing on the river beach,
and a family of adorable monkeys taking a stroll.
TechTrendsTrailblazer
The place that seems crazily foreign is actually the primitive forest of Sichuan
There really is a beauty that feels like mistakenly wandering into a fairyland.
The secretive forest in its primitive state is super photogenic.
Along the way, there are forest streams, S monkeys, and little deer.
Completely away from the urban noise, you are immersed in a green world.
The vast and lush trees nourish the verdant and moist moss.
It feels like walking into a forest shrouded in mist.
📍Address: Navigate to Erlang Mountain's Laba River
🚗Driving: 2.5 hours from Chengdu
📷Photography spot suggestions
1⃣️The primitive forest next to the Red Stone Beach
2⃣️The lake at Deer Pool
3⃣️The forest at the entrance of the Rhododendron Lake hiking trail
4⃣️The S-shaped curve below Rhododendron Lake
AvaMacLeod19
Cool summer hiking in the forest - Laba River
The summer forest, with its mountains of green leaves🍃🍃🍃, is fully dyed in color. I love the summer at Laba River so much. Walking through the picturesque midsummer scenery, making friends with monkeys🐒 and sambar deer🦌... In these deep mountains, I feel as if I have entered into one oil painting after another, romantic and dreamy~
🧭Navigation: Laba River Scenic Area
📍Location: Tianquan County, Ya'an City, at Mount Emei
🚗Road conditions: 3 hours direct drive from Chengdu city center
Recommended route:
Day1: Enter the scenic area and first visit attractions like Panda Sea and Tiansi Waterfall for photo opportunities📷. Arrive at the hotel and choose a leisurely stroll through the forest, hiking to small scenic spots, and the Longyin Trail.
Day2: 🚠Take the cable car directly to the mountaintop to watch the sunrise. Descend the mountain and visit attractions such as the Five-Color Sea, Deer Pool, and Red Stone Beach along the way... The most beautiful scenery is on the road...
The mountains are full of greenery🍃, a feast for the eyes. Summer is the best time to enjoy the green fairy tale. As soon as you enter the scenic area, you can see the colorful forests on the mountains. If you have enough time, you can hike along the river, and the scenery along the way is as beautiful as a series of oil paintings...
🐒Encounter small animals, venture into the animal kingdom. There are so many surprises at Laba River. Monkeys🐒 can be seen everywhere in the mountains, and at the hotel, you can watch the sambar deer that come down the mountain to lick salt every evening... With some luck, you might also encounter wild giant pandas🐼, red pandas🐻, golden snub-nosed monkeys, and takins...
qerida_7386
Chengdu 3h | The summer here is only 23 degrees, trekking and playing in the water is absolutely amazing
After the peak of summer in July, the main attraction is to cool off and play in the water.
It's time to escape the 35 degrees of Chengdu, to Ya'an Laba River, where the summer is only 23 degrees‼️ Families, a summer of 23 degrees is simply refreshingly cool‼️‼️‼️
📍: Laba River Scenic Area, Tianquan County, Ya'an
🚗: 3h drive from Chengdu
Ya'an Laba River, an overlooked summer retreat‼️‼️‼️
The vegetation coverage of the scenic area reaches 90%, truly a natural oxygen bar.
🍊Recommended Activities
Light trekking, very friendly for beginners
A 3.5-kilometer ecological trail, surrounded by green mountains and rivers, take a deep breath, full of negative oxygen ions.
Internet-famous wooden suspension bridge + Tiffany blue stream, the best check-in spot. Standing on the bridge, you are greeted with a cool breeze,
An immersive experience of the joy of cooling off, it's simply too healing!!!
Intimate contact with small animals🐒
Laba River is a famous animal kingdom, besides deer, with some luck, you might encounter monkeys, red pandas, and various other small animals.
Mountain water sliding, it's all about the thrill, feels like braving the rapids🔥🔥🔥
Jiaoshan sea of clouds☁️
Taking the cable car to Jiaoshan to see the sea of clouds is a signature activity of Laba River, not inferior to other viewing platforms, super spectacular🔥🔥
BenjaminBell.81
Traveling along the Rainbow Road, everything is lush and incredibly healing
Location: Drive directly to 'Erlang Mountain Laba River Scenic Area'
We stayed inside the Laba River Scenic Area, where you can play for two days and also get two free tickets
I recommend driving yourself! The sightseeing car route is different from self-driving, and there are parking areas along the way in the scenic area, which is very convenient. It takes about 20 minutes to drive inside, and along the Rainbow Road, everything is lush and incredibly healing.
About how to play: Day
We spent two days driving to Laba River on the weekend.
The first day we didn't go up the mountain, we went to the Five-Color Lake and Tiansi Waterfall in the morning, feeling the 23-degree wind in the mountains, and taking deep breaths of oxygen was just fantastic.
After lunch, we went to the Deer Pool, took a sightseeing car there, and in this season, it's super easy to encounter sika deer~ Taking photos with them is very photogenic.
Laba River is a wildlife reserve, and besides sika deer, there are also a lot of monkeys, and we even encountered a red panda, which was really too cute~
Day2
After breakfast in the morning, we took the cable car to Jiaoshan Viewing Platform to see the snow-capped mountains, sea of clouds, and rhododendrons, with an amazing view.
After coming down the mountain, we drove about 3 kilometers in the opposite direction of the scenic area and discovered a different primeval forest, where you can also hike, and the lake water is clear and transparent, breathing fresh air is very nice ~
Ember_Wolfsbane/93
Encounter nature and make a date with the mountain flowers
🌞Spring is here! Everything is reviving. Are you already eager to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and have a romantic date with nature? Hehe, today I'm going to recommend a super awesome spring destination for a green outing and flower appreciation—Labah River Scenic Area in Tianquan County, Ya'an! Not only does it have natural beauties like sea of clouds, forests, and lakes, but also super cute wild animals! 😍
🌸And did you know? During this season, the Labah River is covered with blooming azaleas everywhere, which is absolutely stunning! It is also the earliest and closest azalea viewing spot on National Highway 318 from Chengdu! 🌺It only takes 2.5 hours to get there from Chengdu, which is really super convenient!
🚗As soon as I arrived at the scenic area, I was shocked by the beautiful scenery in front of me! Taking the cable car, a sea of clouds tumbled, as if I was in a fairyland. Standing high and looking at the continuous mountains and the surging sea of clouds, it was truly magnificent! 🌄
🦌Of course, there are many other fun attractions here. For example, the Red Stone Beach, with its unique landform, where the red stones and the emerald green forest set each other off, just like nature's palette! 🎨There's also the Panda Plank Walkway, which is a great place for hiking in the mountains. Maybe you'll even encounter a cute wild animal! Remember to keep quiet, so as not to disturb them.
💡Travel tips:
1️⃣ Be sure to protect the wild animals, do not feed or disturb them at will! 🐒
2️⃣ There are many mosquitoes in spring, remember to bring mosquito repellent and other protective items to take care of yourself! 🦟
3️⃣ Monkeys may snatch your bags, so be sure to hide your valuables and food! 🎒
4️⃣ If you want to see the sea of clouds, remember to check the weather forecast in advance and choose a clear day to go, so you can see the most beautiful scenery! ☁️
5️⃣ In terms of clothing, it is recommended to choose comfortable sportswear and non-slip shoes, so you can fully enjoy the embrace of nature! 👟
Alright, that's all for today's share! 👋If you are also attracted by the beauty here, then act quickly and join me for a date with the mountain flowers!
Ryan Parker
Chengdu Outskirts Travel | May Day hike in the primeval forest to embrace spring and enjoy the flowers
| May Day hike in the primeval forest to embrace spring and enjoy the flowers.
Hello~ everyone, I am Mama YaYa who loves outdoor activities with kids~
Today I'm sharing a paradise-like mountain utopia ~ an oxygen bar in the secret forest, perfect for bringing family and friends to enjoy the spring~ Pet-friendly, with pandas, sika deer, and various little spirits in the forest, hiking here for two days is just so so so comfortable~
📍Location: Er'lang Mountain Laba River
🅿️Parking: Free
🕑Play Time: Recommended to arrange for two days and one night!
✅Attraction Recommendations
Not only can you enjoy the sea of clouds, forests, and spectacular views of lakes~ but also the 'Rhododendron' of Laba River will bloom in the last week of April, the flowers are stunningly beautiful, remember to wear a pretty dress for amazing photos~
✅Hotel Recommendations: The nearby Lumingshan Hotel and Blue Crystal Hotel have cozy, clean rooms, nestled by the mountains and water, and also feature the beloved chess and card rooms of Sichuan and Chongqing people🤓
🍔 Recommended Food:
Beef soup pot, seasonal wild vegetables, jar meat, sweet and sour fish🐟 the taste is really great~
Travel Tips❤
🕰Time: It is recommended to set off early in the morning to avoid a rushed schedule. The west line takes about 4 hours, and the east line takes about 2 hours!
🐶Pets: This is a pet-friendly scenic area! However, dogs are not allowed on the cableway, and you need to negotiate with the sightseeing car driver in advance
🐒Animals: Be sure to keep a safe distance from wild animals, to protect them and yourself (there are really a lot of monkeys in Laba River, it is suggested to carry a stick for self-defense)
🧥Clothing: The overall altitude of Laba River is quite high~ It is recommended to bring a thick coat, the wind on the mountain is a bit strong~ ✍🏻️Wearing white or colorful clothes for photos is more photogenic~
Mr. Luigi Russel Jr.
Love at first second! After the snow, Laba River is like a fairy tale world!
🕉 As the colorful forests in the mountains gradually fade away, the winter of Laba River finally arrives‼️
🕎 The snowflakes that originally only covered the mountains begin to visit the mid-mountain, and the white color that turns from thick to light slowly spreads across the valley, unfolding a freehand ink painting of early winter in Laba River.
🏔 A sky full of silver, wrapped in silver❄️
Pure white snow adorns everything, creating a tranquil and lush world between heaven and earth
The winter of Laba River, beautiful in a thousand ways
As wonderful as a fairy tale, as dreamy as a fantasy land
📍Address: Erlang Mountain Laba River Scenic Area
🚗Self-drive: About 2.5-3 hours from Chengdu
🎫Ticket: 50/person, sightseeing car 35/person, cable car 70/person
❄️Itinerary:
Day: Arrive at Laba River from Chengdu in the afternoon, play with snow by the lakeside of Ye Zhou Island after dropping off luggage, or take a slow walk along the plank road, with the stream babbling along the way, the scenery is very beautiful, and you can see many monkeys on the way
Day: Get up early to take the cable car to the mountain top to watch the sunrise and sea of clouds, play with snow at the 30°N Square after coming down, then go to appreciate the rime and the scenery of Deer Pool, and you might even have an unexpected encounter with a water deer
📷Photo Strategy:
Sunrise and Sea of Clouds
Take the cable car to the Jiaoshan viewing platform over 3700 meters above sea level to see the sea of clouds. There is a high chance of encountering the sea of clouds in winter, which is really beautiful and spectacular.
Snow Scenery and Rime
The branches on the slopes are all covered with rime, a vast expanse of white, making one feel as if they have entered a snowy fairy tale world.
30°N Square
This is a playground for children to play with snow, a super large square for kids to have fun, and there is a very cute named Hug Hug Coffee☕️ on the second floor. Drinking a warm cup of coffee on a snowy day is really too comfortable.
Deer Pool
The water of Deer Pool is still emerald green in winter, adding a touch of color to the surrounding white scenery, and the snow scenery along the way to the lake is also really beautiful.
Encounter with Wild Animals
Walking into the primeval forest, you may encounter various wild animals such as water deer, Tibetan macaques (please do not feed), golden monkeys🐒, red pandas, etc., appearing in the forest from time to time!
🏠Accommodation Options:
There are Blue Crystal and Deer Ming hotels in the scenic area, both with good facilities. This time we stayed in the family room of Blue Crystal, where you can see Ye Zhou Island and the waterfall scenery from the balcony, with a broad view, and both adults and children liked it very much.
‼️Travel Tips:
⭐️Wild monkeys can be seen everywhere in the scenic area, do not open your backpack in front of monkeys, close the windows and doors when getting out of the car, and it's best to carry a wheel with you.
✨It's quite cold on the mountain and there's a lot of snow, so it's recommended to wear anti-slip snow boots, gloves, hats, and scarves to avoid getting cold.
🌟The phone battery drains very quickly in cold weather, so remember to bring a power bank so you can keep taking beautiful photos.
✳️Be sure to bring snow play tools for the children, as there are none for sale on the mountain.
AmeliaAinsworth80
Chengdu's short holiday tours around the city
Chengdu Qingming holiday tours around the city
Labah River is beautiful all year round, and there really is no off-peak period for Labah River
Beautiful throughout all seasons
Spring has arrived, and it is the perfect season for trekking and enjoying the flowers and water
Breathe in the fresh air and feel the comfort of escaping the city
By late April, the azaleas begin to bloom
The mountains of azaleas and the flowing waterfalls are like a landscape painting
Experience the charm of nature, get your camera and phone ready
Everything here can be captured without filters
Travel tips
It takes 2.5 hours to drive from Chengdu to the scenic area
Along the way in the scenic area, there are attractions like the Sea of Clouds, Red Stone Beach, Colorful Sea, Silk Waterfall, and Blue Crystal Waterfall, etc., divided into two routes, each offering a different experience
Finally, do not feed the wild animals at will, take care of them
Friends who have no plans for Qingming Festival might consider this place
Gourmet Globetrotting
Before opening it, I didn't even know that there was such a beautiful place in Western Sichuan
Camping, hiking, Citywalk... are becoming increasingly popular among young friends. Recently, as the weather gradually moves into autumn, it's the perfect time to go play in the suburbs of the city~
❗️Recently, I discovered an incredibly fun and relatively niche place - Erlang Mountain Trumpet River
Colorful Valley, Deer Pool, Red Stone Beach, Panda Plank Walk...
In such a purely natural scenic area, it's easy to take great photos
The whole scenic area is rich in plants, and after being busy with work for a long time, it's perfect for refreshing the eyes, and you can even see deer
The whole atmosphere is tranquil and beautiful
Suitable for a group of friends to hike, family camping, and short trips for couples
📍Address: Erlang Mountain Trumpet River Scenic Area
🚗Approximately a 3-hour drive from Chengdu city center
ALLEN PITTMAN
One-day tour of Erlang Mountain and Laba River
During the double festival holiday, it's crowded😊, to avoid the congestion, we chose the less popular "Erlang Mountain Laba River Scenic Area", to take the elderly and children for a stroll✌
Get up at 7 o'clock, wash and eat
Depart from "Xi Wang International Hotel" in Ya'an Yucheng District at 8 o'clock, along the North Outer Ring Line-Qingbi Mountain Tunnel-Xikang Bridge Toll Station-Yaye Expressway-Hu Nie Line-After several tunnels (Hongchunping, Redwood, Hongmulin, Ying Shan Hong, Wanjiafu Tunnel),
Arrived at the entrance of Laba River Scenic Area at 9:10. Tickets booked online, follow the guide to the right, turn from the 3rd and 4th parking lots, come to the ticket check point, there are staff responsible for ticket verification, then turn right and enter the scenic area, drive all the way to the visitor center (about 14km, there will be monkeys along the way🐒, pay attention to the speed🚦)
Park the car in the visitor center parking lot, you can take the sightseeing car (need to buy a separate ticket, 35 yuan/person) to the deer pool and Jiaoshan direction.
It is recommended to go this line first, because there will be more people later, you need to wait.
The sightseeing car will drive directly to the cable car station, without stopping in the middle. At that time, everyone can choose to take the cable car (the cable car needs to buy a separate ticket) to Jiaoshan. Everyone can also take the downhill sightseeing car or walk downhill. When you arrive at the scenic spot, the master will remind everyone to get off the car and play. When you return to the roadside, you can take the car.
We chose to walk to the jungle crossing (3km distance, walked for more than 40 minutes, and saw wild deer during the period😉), then took the car to the deer pool, the children played on the grass for a while, and also fed some fruits to the wild monkeys😁. Then take the sightseeing car back to the visitor center again.
At 12 o'clock, lunch was solved in the snack bar of the visitor center. I recommend beef miscellaneous soup powder👍 (28 yuan/serving), it is originally clear soup, the taste is right, of course, put some coriander, millet spicy taste is more refreshing😄
After lunch, drive to the right line, towards the "Blue Crystal Hotel" direction, all the way there are waterfalls, monkeys. (It is recommended to drive to the Blue Crystal, then play from top to bottom, and then return along the way😊
Clothing: The scenic area is located in Tianquan County, Ya'an City. The scenic area is cooler than Ya'an Yucheng District. Pay attention to suitable clothing.
Ride: The scenic area is Y-shaped, similar to Jiuzhaigou😊. The left line cannot be self-driving, it is recommended to take the sightseeing car to the top, walking uphill is too tired; the right line can be self-driving
Cost: The ticket is 50 yuan/person for adults, half price for locals in Ya'an, children, 60-64 year olds, free for those over 65
Sightseeing car, 35 yuan/person
Cable car, 110 yuan/person
emmett_santana_77
Sichuan! A seriously underestimated niche secret
Chengdu is hiding an original forest Erlang Mountain Laba River, a 3-hour drive away!!
Immerse yourself in the natural oxygen bar and breathe negative oxygen ions
Hiking Wuse Sea can also encounter wild deer
Completely satisfied my longing for life ah ah ah~ Super healing!
Sitting on the cable car to the top of the mountain, the view is wide open, full of green, really healing
When the weather was good, I saw the sea of clouds. It was so spectacular that I didn't need this trip!
It's so suitable for three or five friends to hike in the mountains and forests. The original forest is full of various small animals. People and animals can have close contact~
Jiaoshan sea of clouds, clear sea, peaceful and quiet. Take advantage of the weekend holiday. The autumn scenery is more beautiful. Leave the noisy city and feel the beauty of the mountains and forests~ Looking forward to coming again!
AvaMacLeod88
The colorful scenery is like this||Laba River
||Laba River. Erlang Mountain Laba River Scenic Area is located at the southeastern foot of Jiajin Mountain, at the approximate southern edge of the rolling Longmen Mountain and Qionglai Mountain ranges, and is a high mountain and deep valley area transitioning from the Sichuan Basin to the western Sichuan Plateau. The entire scenic area's tourism resources can be divided into eight major attractions such as Angzhou State River, Xuanxuan Gully, Bee River, and Big Gorge.
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Transportation Guide
Address: Erlang Mountain Laba River Scenic Area, Tianquan County, Ya'an City, Sichuan Province
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Self-driving route:
Depart from Ya'an, take G318 via Liyang Cypress—Dam Cellar—Fairy Bridge to arrive.
Bus route:
Take a bus from Chengdu Shiyang Field to Ya'an West Gate Station, then go to Ya'an Tourist Station to take a bus to Tianquan County, and you can transfer to a dedicated line to Laba River after arrival.
FashionFusion
It's so shocking! You can also see the beautiful ice and snow sunrise in Sichuan!
Sichuan's little potatoes also have their own ice and snow world. Here, the whole world is full of iron trees and silver flowers, the beauty of rime and snow, not worse than the northeast, buddies, let's get moving!
bad_deeanna
Roaming around the colorful forests in the mountains near Chengdu, stepping into a fairy tale world of autumn!!
"It's said that autumn is more suitable for missing, but actually, autumn is more suitable for meeting". This autumn, don't miss the Horn River. The forests are dyed in layers, becoming a beautiful oil painting. Invite the person you like, meet here, and feel the infinite romance of autumn nature together~
Here, you can hike in the colorful forest, step on the dirt covered with fallen leaves, all the way is non-repetitive scenery, like a palette overturned by God, inadvertently painted autumn oil painting, beautiful~ Here, you can encounter cute little animals,
Say hello to little monkeys and red pandas, and have the chance to meet water deer, there will always be unexpected surprises.