Western Sichuan｜So lucky to catch the sunlit golden mountain! Plus colorful forests

2 days 1 night weekend trip, capturing snow-capped mountains and colorful forests in one frame Autumn in Western Sichuan is truly legendary! 🍁 Departing from Chongqing, self-driving 🚗 A spontaneous weekend trip, gathering snow mountains + colorful forests all at once～ 📍Recommended route: Chongqing - Chengdu - Siguniangshan Town - Lixiaolu - Chongqing ‼️Must-bring items: down jacket + thermal pants + thermos cup + camping chair (practical and great for photos) + snacks (mostly in the car) 1️⃣ (Prefer staying up late rather than getting up early) Depart after work on Friday, head straight to Siguniangshan Town (book a hotel in Siguniangshan Town on the way, so you don’t have to get up too early for sunrise the next day) 2️⃣ Saturday morning: Check the weather forecast for sunrise time in advance, get up early and head straight to the sunlit golden mountain viewing spot (navigate to “Maobiliang Viewing Point”), where you can directly see Siguniangshan, and wait for the sunrise 🌄 3️⃣ Saturday morning 🌄: After watching the sunlit golden mountain, return to the hotel for breakfast, pack up and check out, then head to “Lixiaolu” to see the colorful forests 4️⃣ Saturday afternoon 🏔️: Navigate to “Daerpu Parking Lot” and enjoy the scenery all the way, taking in the beautiful views of Lixiaolu 5️⃣ Saturday afternoon 🏕️🍚: After parking at Daerpu, have a simple lunch (buy local food or bring self-heating rice) + take photos 📷 This spot is super photogenic～ 6️⃣ Saturday night 🌃🌲🍂: On the way, you will pass Siguniangshan Changpinggou and Shuangqiaogou scenic areas, you can arrange your Sunday itinerary based on your situation, or head back directly (arrive in Chongqing at midnight, rest at home on Sunday) 📝This itinerary is a reverse tour of Lixiaolu, which can avoid traffic jams (though the route is a bit longer, it’s totally worth it)