Hailuogou Scenic Area in southwestern China's Sichuan Province is the dreamlike gateway to Shangri-La. In autumn, the area looks like a gorgeous painting with a great variety of colors, and the two-month-long red leaf season at Hailuogou has made the place a wonderful destination for domestic and overseas tourists. Located only 296 kilometers from Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province, the area is quite easy to access. The following are some recommended itineraries for autumn trips to Hailuogou.
Itinerary 1:Chengdu-Ya'an-Shimian-Hailuogou
- Highlights:hot spring, colorful woods
- Total length:342 km
- Duration:three days
Itinerary 2: Chengdu-Ya'an-Shimian-Hailuogou-China Red Stone Park-Kangding-Luding-Erlang Mountain-Chengdu
- Highlights:Mountains at sunrise; red stone
- Total length:724 km
- Duration:four days
Itinerary 3: Chengdu-Shimian-Hailuogou-China Red Stone Park-Mugecuo-Xinduqiao-Tagong-Bamei Grassland-Danba-Chengdu
- Highlights:the best autumn sceneries in western Sichuan
- Total length:965 km
- Duration:five days
Tickets: Hailuogou: 92 yuan per person
China Red Stone Park: 60 yuan per person per visit
Yajia Red Stoen Park: 60 yuan per person per visit
(Source: china.org.cn)
