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Encounter the stunning glaciers of Western Sichuan in autumn

Autumn fairy tale in Western Sichuan! Snow-capped mountains and golden forests will fill your social media with breathtaking shots🏔️ The pinnacle of Western Sichuan! Blue skies, snowy mountains, and colorful forests so beautiful they take your breath away! 📍Location: Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province 🚗 Travel tips: Recommended to self-drive or hire a car, about 5-6 hours from Chengdu Must-visit routes: 1️⃣ Siguniang Mountain Shuangqiao Valley The "Alps of the East" lives up to its name! The combo of redwood forests and snowy mountains is a knockout 📸 Tips: Take the sightseeing bus to the innermost area, going backward means fewer people 2️⃣ Bipeng Valley The king of colorful forests! Golden trees reflecting snowy mountains are absolutely stunning 🍁 Best viewing period: Mid to late October 3️⃣ Huanglong The calcified pools look like a spilled palette, recommended to take the cable car up and walk down Photo hotspots: 👍 Hongyuan Moon Bay: S-shaped river + grassland = desktop wallpaper vibes 👍 Daocheng Yading: Milk Lake and Five Color Lake require hiking but are worth it! ⚠️ Pitfall prevention guide: 1. Bring an oxygen bottle due to high altitude 2. Large temperature difference between morning and evening, bring a thick jacket 3. Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Sunscreen!
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