Summer in Western Sichuan,

Absolutely Stunning Hidden Gems! Pengzhou Western Sichuan Loop - The Ultimate Self-Driving Paradise 🚗💨 Pengzhou is perfect for road trips! With breathtaking mountains and lakes at every turn, every snapshot is wallpaper-worthy~ 🚗 Travel Tips 📍 Driving Route: Chengdu - Pengzhou - Bailu Town - Yinchanggou - Longxing Temple Recommended 3-day, 2-night itinerary. Mountain roads are common, so an SUV is advised~ Day 1 1️⃣ Bailu Music Town A French-style village! The colorful houses are super photogenic 📸 Don't miss the musical fountain on the main street 2️⃣ Gexian Mountain A misty Taoist sacred site. The sea of clouds from the summit is breathtaking Day 2 3️⃣ Yinchanggou The "Little Jiuzhaigou" of Western Sichuan! Waterfalls + primeval forest - perfect for hiking and oxygen therapy 4️⃣ Panlong Valley A hidden waterfall gem! Just 1-hour easy hike for epic shots Day 3 5️⃣ Longxing Temple A thousand-year-old temple! The Tibetan-style white stupa is awe-inspiring, and spinning prayer wheels brings blessings 6️⃣ Haiwozi Ancient Town Full of local charm! The market day for mountain products is fascinating 📸 Must-Shot Spots ▫️ Bailu Town Church Square (French romance) ▫️ Yinchanggou Boardwalk Corner (forest masterpiece) ▫️ Longxing Temple Prayer Wheel Corridor (Tibetan style) 🐟 Food Recommendations ▫️ Juntun Guokui: Flaky crust! The beef filling is amazing ▫️ Jiuchi Smoked Duck: Old-town specialty with aromatic smoked flavor ▫️ Cold Water Fish Hotpot: Yinchanggou must-eat! Tender, smooth fish ⚠️ Important Notes 1. Bring a jacket for mountain temperature changes 2. Download offline maps as some areas have weak signal 3. Yinchanggou closes at 4 PM - no late entries