Suburban Chengdu | Gorgeous Places for Spring Outings and Cherry Blossom Viewing (With Activities)
☀️ As the weather warms up, March is the season when the orioles fly and the grass grows, and everywhere is filled with the sight of blooming flowers. However, finding a place that is both less crowded and scenic is not easy. This time, follow us to experience the beauty of the peach blossoms, and everyone, young and old, can find their own happiness here.
📍Guangmao Mountain, Pujiang
🚗 Drive: Just over an hour from the South Gate, 1.5h from other places
⛰️ Activities: Light hiking, in-depth circular hiking, cherry blossom photography, fruit picking, fishing at the reservoir, camping, flower viewing, foraging for wild vegetables, farm stays...
🥾 Road conditions: Mountain roads, tractor trails, highways
Activity 1️⃣
Enjoy the flowers and take photos, overlook Pujiang, sit down for a cup of fragrant tea, taste some country delicacies, light hiking
Suitable for the whole family
Navigation: Guangmao Mountain Cherry
The cherry blossoms and tea gardens near the Diaojiaolou farmhouse are nice, and you can also camp there.
For light hiking, you can choose to walk up from the Happy Pavilion farmhouse. When you encounter stone steps in the mountains, just follow them and see where they lead. The main attraction is enjoying the flowers and the spring scenery.
Activity 2️⃣
A 15KM circular hike with moderate intensity, foraging for wild vegetables, playing with mud, and even on weekends, it's not crowded
Navigation: Nature Center,
But it is recommended to go with a hiking group or with several people, as there are outdoor signs.
Activity 3️⃣
Our way of playing, suitable for those with good physical strength
First, go to the scenic area for flower viewing, photography, light hiking, and local farmhouse meals. If that's not enough,
Then navigate to: Qinglong Reservoir parking lot,
Start hiking into the mountains, where you can forage for many wild vegetables. The scenery is diverse, less crowded and niche, we prefer this side
There are no tracks on the app, but there are outdoor club signs on the ground. Those without outdoor experience should not go, nor can they complete the circular hike. It is part of a larger circular route, suitable for climbing to a high vantage point to forage for wild vegetables and enjoy the pink cherry blossoms.