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A Hidden Gem for Autumn Outings with Kids! The Red Leaves of Guangwu Mountain Are Stunning to the Heart

🍁 Looking for a place that will make your kids scream with excitement for autumn leaf viewing? Guangwu Mountain will definitely satisfy! It boasts the "Longest Natural Red Carpet of Asia," with 680 square kilometers of red leaf forests covering the mountains. Even CCTV is captivated by it~ 📷 As the old saying goes: "Jiuzhaigou for water, Guangwu for mountains; if you don’t see both, you haven’t really been to Sichuan!" Bringing kids here is a sure win~ ✨ Why must you take kids to Guangwu Mountain? 🍁 Asia’s largest red leaf area, almost half the size of Beijing, where kids can freely play and enjoy the autumn scenery! 🕒 From mid-October to mid-November, a super long 30-day viewing period means you won’t miss the best time on weekends~ 🌈 Red, yellow, orange, and green layers cover the mountains like a spilled palette 🎨, every snap your kids take makes an adorable wallpaper! 🚗 Super convenient transportation! 6 hours from Chengdu, 4.5 hours from Xi’an, easy to reach with high-speed train + bus with kids~ 🏨 Accommodation tip: Recommended nearby "Guangwu Mountain Hot Spring Homestay," close to the scenic area, where kids can relax in hot springs—super family-friendly and thoughtful~ 🌳 Guangwu Mountain has three major scenic areas, key point! Tickets must be purchased separately for each, and they are visited independently, don’t mix them up~ 1️⃣ Micang Mountain National Forest Park|🌟 Top pick for families with kids! All the highlights are here 🎫 Ticket 90 RMB|Sightseeing bus 60 RMB|Cable car 150 RMB (combo tickets are more cost-effective) ✨ Must-visit family spots: 🖼️ Natural Gallery: Straight colorful forests shading the sky, sunlight filtering through like a fairyland 🌫️, kids won’t stop chasing the light spots~ 🐻 Black Bear Valley: Babbling streams reflecting red leaves, perfect for photos on the bridge, kids can play in the water while enjoying the view~ 🌄 Xianglu Mountain: Easy cable car ride up, breathtaking panoramic red forest views, and if lucky, you can see a sea of clouds ☁️ 🚗 Family route: Sightseeing bus in → photo at Natural Gallery → stroll through Black Bear Valley → cable car up Xianglu Mountain (weather permitting) ⏰ Recommended to spend a whole day for kids to fully immerse in autumn~ 2️⃣ Guangwu Mountain Tourist Area (Taoyuan Scenic Area)|🧗‍♀️ Great for energetic kids 🎫 Peak season ticket 108 RMB (includes sightseeing bus) ✨ Highlights: Karst peaks with red leaves, Sandao Pass and Qinv Peak have a strong martial arts vibe, kids will feel like they’re on an adventure~ 📌 Tips: Lots of hiking, if kids have average stamina, take it easy and don’t overdo it~ 3️⃣ Shibayue Pool|💧 Best choice for an easy autumn outing with kids! 🎫 Ticket 55 RMB|Sightseeing bus 10 RMB ✨ Highlights: 3.5 km valley with 18 emerald pools surrounded by red leaves like jade 💎, kids will love watching fish and leaves~ 🚗 Note⚠️: About 1 hour drive from Micang Mountain, half a day is enough, mostly downhill so kids won’t get tired walking~ 📅 Best time for outings with kids: mid to late October through early to mid-November, perfect timing for peak red leaves now! Colorful and vibrant with every stage bringing new surprises, bring your kids here and let autumn live in their eyes~
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Posted: Nov 15, 2025
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