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CCTV highly recommends the top autumn destination near Chengdu, the "Number One Red Leaf Mountain in China"

While the city is still debating whether to wear autumn clothes, Mount Guangwu in the Qinba Mountains, Guangwu Mountain Tourist Area, has already dyed the entire mountain into a spilled palette of colors—certified by CCTV as the "Number One Red Leaf Mountain in China," it hides a quieter autumn than Jiuzhaigou and a more accessible fairy tale than Daocheng Yading 🍁 📍 Address: Located in Guangwu Mountain Town, Nanjiang County, Bazhong City, Sichuan Province. 🚗 Transportation: Drive from Chengdu via Chengba Expressway → Bazhong → Nanjiang → Guangwu Mountain (about 4.5 hours, 452 km). Just search "Guangwu Mountain Tourist Area" on your navigation~ Key point❗ During the red leaf season (late October to early November), private cars are not allowed into the scenic area. You must buy a 30 yuan shuttle bus ticket and take the official scenic area bus~ 🎫 Tickets: Main scenic area 80 yuan + Shibayue Pond 55 yuan, plus 30 yuan shuttle bus during red leaf season, totaling 165 yuan to fully enjoy the core area~ 🌲 Must-visit spots: [One] Shibayue Pond: A 3.5 km trail feels like stepping into a fairy tale! Red leaves drifting into the pond water make every photo a perfect "autumn atmosphere" shot 📸 [Two] Main scenic area red carpet: Asia’s longest natural red leaf belt! From the valley to the mountaintop, standing on the viewing platform lets you recreate the exact shots seen on CCTV~ [Three] Ancient Shu Road/Jianmen Pass (a bonus on the way): After the mountain tour, you can detour here to walk the ancient plank road while enjoying the autumn scenery of the Qinba Mountains, a double boost of history and beauty ✨ 🏨 Accommodation tips: Don’t stay inside the scenic area❗ Recommended to stay in Nanjiang County town or near the scenic area entrance. On weekdays, prices are 300-500 yuan/night; weekends get crowded (over 50,000 visitors), so it’s best to avoid peak times~ ⚠️ Safety reminders: 1. The best time to see the red leaves is now, late autumn! Miss it and wait a whole year! 2. The scenic area is all on foot, so wear non-slip shoes and bring a light jacket (big temperature difference in the mountains)~ Take advantage of the perfect autumn sun and peak red leaves, set off from Chengdu to this limited-time romance, and let the red of Guangwu Mountain Guangwu Mountain Tourist Area become the most unforgettable backdrop of your autumn 🍁
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