I thought Qingcheng Mountain was already beautiful enough! Until I came to... 1.5h

It has been raining frequently these days. I specially arranged to go hiking with friends in the Dujiangyan mountains to escape the heat and breathe fresh air. I discovered that there is a large area of hydrangeas blooming inside Wuyou Valley. The mist in the mountains on rainy days makes this sea of flowers look like a fairyland. The view from the top of the mountain is also stunning!!!
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📍 Location: Wuyou Valley, Dujiangyan
🚗 Self-driving: about 1.5h
💐 Hydrangea sea location: Azalea Forest
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✔️ Hiking route 🌳
Scenic area entrance → Azalea Forest / Tent Hotel → Wuyou Courtyard → Misty Forest → Caishenping → Climb to the top via the Rainbow Stairs

👉 After the car passes the scenic area entrance security check, you can continue driving forward.
👉 Passing the Azalea Garden first, you can see hydrangeas on the left. Follow the path upwards, there are many hydrangeas along the way, and the colors are really beautiful.
👉 After driving to Caishenping, you need to park and hike. Walk a short cement road and you will see colorful stairs on the left. Climb along them to reach the mountain top.
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✔️ Photo tips 📸
▪️ Hydrangeas are very photogenic, it is recommended to wear a dress.
▪️ The mountain top has a swing, piano, wooden door, rainbow stairs, wildflowers, and benches. Using the scenery below as the background makes great photos.
▪️ If you get tired, you can go to the Misty Forest campsite for tea. For weekend heat escape, Wuyou Courtyard also offers accommodation with cabins and tents 🏕️
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⚠️ Note: It can be a bit cold in the mountains during summer rain, be sure to bring a jacket and wear comfortable, non-slip shoes for hiking.