Chengdu Peach Blossom Hike in March | Avoid the Crowds with This Secret Route

Sisters, save this local's secret peach blossom route! I just finished this hike last week, and the pink sea of flowers covering the mountains hasn't been overrun by tourists yet. Every photo feels like you have the whole place to yourself! 🌸My Hiking Guide: Navigate from📍Sweetgum Courtyard → 6km ridge trek to Shijing Temple (reverse route is also ok) ⚠️Important: Be sure to arrive before 8am! I went on a working day morning and had the entire mountain to myself. On the way back in the afternoon, I saw large groups of tour buses heading up... 📸Tested Photo Spots: ✔️Sweetgum Courtyard fork in the road: Stand among the peach blossom branches and shoot downwards, with the pink valley at your feet. ✔️Mountaintop viewing stone: You can capture the Chengdu-Jianyang Expressway + peach blossom terraces + distant mountains all in one shot. ✔️Shijing Temple Seven Mile Fragrance: The ancient temple's yellow walls paired with the white flower cascade are stunning (you might even encounter squirrels!). 🚗Transportation Tested: 1️⃣Drive and park in Shanquan Town (free) and hike 2km to the starting point. 2️⃣Reverse route: Visit Shijing Temple first, then hike up the mountain (parking lot 5 yuan/day). 3️⃣Lazy version: There are dense flower fields within 500 meters of Sweetgum Courtyard. 🍗Food Recommendations: After descending, you must try Baihe Huangji Tofu Skin! Sun-dried tofu strips mixed with spicy seasoning, paired with a bowl of tofu pudding and rice, is super comforting. For firewood chicken, I recommend "Huirong Farmhouse Restaurant," where the stove is right under the peach trees, creating a wonderful atmosphere. 💡Hard-earned Lessons: Wear non-slip shoes! There are a few 60-degree slopes. Bring folding trekking poles! The wild trails have lots of loose rocks. Take your trash with you! It was heartbreaking to see discarded water bottles along the way.