This summer's hottest hiking route is so beautiful it'll leave you speechless!

Promise me you'll set aside a weekend to explore Jiuding Mountain, immerse yourself in a sea of flowers, and experience the mountains on foot! This is predicted to be this year's most popular hidden gem hiking route. - Travel Guide: - Navigation: Jiuding Mountain, Mao County, Aba. From Chengdu, it's about a 3.5-hour drive to this poetic destination. - Tickets: 70 RMB/person, with a half-price discount for students. - Altitude: Approx. 3800m. The high altitude offers unparalleled, magnificent views. - Hiking Time: Round trip is about 3 hours, during which you'll encounter the most beautiful scenery. - Packing List: Professional hiking boots for solid support; sunglasses to block the glare; a jacket to protect against the changing mountain weather; a charger to keep your devices powered up; tissues to stay fresh; some cash for incidentals; plenty of water to stay hydrated; and high-calorie foods for quick energy boosts. - Best Time to Visit: From April to May, Jiuding Mountain is still waking up, with bare trees and no blossoms. Don't go too early! Our first tours start in late May! If you want to avoid the crowds, visit in early to mid-June. By then, the mountain is green, and you can enjoy views of snow-capped peaks, starry skies, seas of clouds, and morning mist. From late June to mid-July, Jiuding Mountain is at its peak beauty! Wildflowers bloom across the mountain slopes, transforming the meadows into a fairytale world. Sunrises, sunsets, snowy forests, vast starry skies, and romantic flower seas complement each other, making every shot a wallpaper-worthy picture. - Trip Suggestions: Camp! Camp! Camp! (We can't stress this enough!) Missing the sunrise, sunset, and starry nights at Jiuding Mountain is like missing the whole trip. - Sunset: Sunsets in June and July are around 8pm. The best viewing spot is near Xiaoxuelongbao. You can enjoy the stunning sunset right from your campsite. - Starry Sky: The center of the Milky Way is roughly between Taizicheng and Modaoshiliangzi in June and July. Set up your camera at the campsite to capture breathtaking starry sky photos. - Itinerary Reference: Day 1: Depart from Chengdu, pass through Mao County, and arrive at the Jiuding Mountain campsite. Set up camp amidst nature's embrace. Day 2: Explore Jiuding Mountain and Bailong Pool before returning to Chengdu with wonderful memories. - Hard-Learned Lessons: - Jiuding Mountain is beautiful, but the hike is not easy. It takes nearly 4 hours with breaks. Seasoned hikers can reach the summit in just over an hour, which is truly impressive. So, wear comfortable shoes to minimize foot pain. - Camp facilities are basic. There are no toilets, limited electricity, limited hot water, and almost no cell phone signal. Be sure to bring a power bank, cash, and drinking water. It's better to be safe than sorry. - Don't forget sun protection! Bring a hat! We recommend skipping makeup on the first day, as it's inconvenient to remove it at night. Natural beauty is the best look for hiking. You can dress up and take stunning photos on the second day!