The ultimate maple viewing guide for Chongqing and Sichuan! Save this check-in map now～

It's maple season again! 📸 Everyone, let's go～ Please keep this stunning red maple check-in map for Sichuan and Chongqing✨ If you miss it, you'll have to wait another year😭 【Chongqing Section】 1️⃣ Hechuan Gulu Red Maple Forest 📍Address: Gulu Town, Hechuan District, Chongqing 🚗 Driving route: He'an Expressway - Dashi Ramp - National Highway 212 - Gulu 🚌 Public transport: Take a shuttle bus from the main city bus station to Hechuan North Passenger Transport Center → transfer to Gulu shuttle bus 💡 Features: Over 2,000 acres of vast maple forest! Gradient maple leaves as beautiful as a painting 🎨 ⏰ Best viewing period: October to November 2️⃣ Banan Songmuzui Red Maple Base 📍Address: Anlan Town, Banan District, Chongqing 🚗 Transport: 9 km from Yipin Exit on Lanhai Expressway 💡 Features: 25,000 red maple trees! Deep red and scarlet intertwined, perfect for photos 📸 3️⃣ Banan Wuzhou Garden 📍Address: Shengdengshan Town, Banan District, Chongqing 💡 Features: The only Jinxiu Maple in the country! Magical color changes all year round ✨ 👗 Outfit suggestion: Wear Hanfu! Perfect for shooting ancient style photos! 4️⃣ Nanchuan Jinfo Mountain 📍Address: Jinfo Mountain Scenic Area, Nanchuan District, Chongqing 🚗 Driving route: Main city → Yuqian Expressway → Daguan → Jinfo Mountain 💡 Features: Over 40 types of colorful forests! Stunning views at 1,900 meters altitude 🏔️ ⏰ Best period: From late October 【Sichuan Section】 1️⃣ Guangwu Mountain 📍Address: Nanjiang County, Bazhong City 💡 Features: "China's Number One Red Leaf Mountain"! The Shibayue Tan of Micang Mountain is breathtaking 😭 ⏰ Best period: Mid-October to early November 2️⃣ Jiuzhaigou 📍Address: Jiuzhaigou County, Aba Prefecture 💡 Features: Wuhua Lake + Mirror Lake reflecting colorful forests! Like God spilled a palette 🎨 ⏰ Best period: Mid-October to early November 3️⃣ Western Sichuan Red Maple Ridge 📍Address: Hongxia Valley Village, Yinghua Town, Shifang City, Deyang City 💡 Features: 300 acres of red maple forest! North American red maples are spectacular 🍁 ⏰ Best period: September to October 4️⃣ Miyaluo Scenic Area 📍Address: Lixian County, Aba Prefecture 💡 Features: The largest red leaf area in the country! Both sides of National Highway 317 are blazing red 🔥 ⏰ Best period: Mid-October to early November 💡 Tips: 1. Remember to bring a camera! Telephoto + wide-angle lenses recommended 📷 2. Clothing suggestions: solid colors like white, blue, or beige 3. Best lighting is at noon on sunny days ☀️ 4. Avoid weekends to escape the crowds