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A One-Day Autumn Hiking and Apple Picking Trip to Jiuzitun Near Chengdu

Want to go hiking and enjoy autumn near Chengdu🍁 But accidentally discovered this paradise orchard!! Instantly fell in love with the sea of bright red sugar heart apples😍 📍Location: Jiuzitun, Lixian County, Aba Prefecture, Sichuan Province (About 2 hours by car from Chengdu) Help! The sugar heart apples here are way too sweet!🍎 👀Look at the hillside full of red apples Who understands the joy of picking and eating at the same time!!! Every snap is a perfect autumn vibe photo📸 🚶‍♀️The hiking route is so friendly! 👉4km total, difficulty level⭐️ 👉Few people and beautiful scenery all the way, private autumn viewing 👉The colorful forest has turned red, every photo is stunning😭 (Finally no need to squeeze with crowds to see the red leaves) ✨Recommended magical ways to enjoy: ✅Family outing: pick and eat, endless happiness ✅Couple date: so romantic under the red apple trees ✅Besties check-in: every shot is a masterpiece ✅Solo relaxation: get healed in the apple orchard 🚗Super detailed itinerary: ◽️07:30 Gather and depart from Chengdu (beautiful scenery along the way) ◽️09:30 Arrive at Jiuzitun, Lixian County, autumn viewing start point ◽️10:00 Start a leisurely hike to enjoy the colorful forest ◽️11:30 Arrive at the apple orchard to start picking! (Choose any orchard) ◽️13:00 Lunch at Taoping Qiang Village (Qiang ethnic specialty meal) ◽️15:00 Continue picking apples or free activities ◽️16:30 Head back with your harvest~ 📸Photo tips: 1️⃣Be sure to wear light-colored clothes! The contrast is amazing 2️⃣Straw hat + headscarf with apple trees makes for great photos 3️⃣The light is best from 3 to 5 PM! ⚠️Important reminders: 🍎Negotiate the price with the owner before entering the orchard 🍎Bring wet wipes for picking and eating 🍎If you don’t want to pick, you can buy directly at the entrance (all look great) 🍁October in Jiuzitun is like a fairy tale world! Double hit of colorful forest + apple orchard~ Miss it and you’ll have to wait a whole year, sisters!😭 🙋‍♀️Raise your hand! Friends who want to go, hurry and book~
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