Best Sites to View Autumn Leaves in Chengdu

There is nothing more pleasing than appreciating colorful leaves in golden autumn. Here are some of the highly recommended sites to enjoy the seasonal beauty in Chengdu.

Mt. Yuhuang

The mountain in the north of the Longquanshan Urban Forest Park, is blanketed with dense maple trees, red poplars, azaleas and Chinese roses, etc.

(Photo by Jiang Yongping)

Best time to view: late October - November

Address: Shuangxin Village, Guancang Town, Jintang County

Admission: free

Transportation:

By bus: Chengdu airport bus terminal - Jintang bus terminal - Mt. Yuhuang

By self-drive: Chengdu - Belt Expressway - Hurong (Chengdu-Shanghai) Expressway - Chengba (Chengdu-Bazhong）Expressway - Jingjin Expressway - Village Road 003 - Mt. Yuhuang (about 74km, 1.5 hours)

Mt. Tiantai

As a good place to watch waterfalls and seas of cloud, the mountain in southwest Chengdu is rich in tourist resources.

Best time to view: late October - early November

Address: Tiantai Village, Qionglai City

Admission: RMB58/person

Transportation:

By bus: Xinnanmen Bus Station - Mt. Tiantai

By self-drive: Chengdu - Chengwenqiong (Chengdu-Wenjiang-Qionglai) Expressway - Qiongming (Qionglai-Mingshan) Expressway - Village Road 016 - Shougao Road - Yulei Road - Mt. Tiantai (129km, 2 hours)

Jiulonggou

（Photo by "今日崇州"）

The lush and exuberant trees and bushes on the mountain present a colorful picture.

Best time to view: late October - late November

Address: Sanlang Town, Chongzhou City

Admission: RMB30/person

Transportation:

By bus: Chadianzi Bus Terminal - Chongzhou - Jiulonggou bus terminal

By self-drive: Chengdu - Chengwenqiong (Chengdu-Wenjiang-Qionglai) Expressway - Chongzhou - Sanlang Town - Jiulonggou (84km, 1 hour and 50 minutes)

Mt. Jiguan

A state-level forest park that boasts proximity to downtown Chengdu, the mountain is an ideal place to appreciate colorful leaves in autumn.

(Photo by Zhou Yongliang)

Best time to view: late October - November

Address: Jiguanshan Road, Chongzhou City

Admission: free

Transportation:

By bus: Chadianzi Bus Terminal - Huaiyuan Town, Chongzhou - Mt. Jiguan

By self-drive: Chengdu - Chengwenqiong (Chengdu-Wenjiang-Qionglai) Expressway - Mt. Jiguan (about 110km, 2.5 hours)

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