Sichuan Miyaluo travel guide

Introduction The biggest travel topic after the National Day is the red leaves. As the largest place for viewing red leaves in Sichuan and even in China, Miyaluo has no reason not to attract attention. The village chief below will introduce you to the 2015 Miyaluo Red Leaves Festival time and photography guide.

Tibetan Miyaluo, translated as "fun Bazi", Miyaluo Scenic Area is a provincial scenic spot located in the northwest of Sichuan Province, in the upper reaches of the Minjiang River in Li County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. Gunao River valley area.

The northern section of the Qionglai Mountains, the southern foot of the beautiful Partridge Mountain, is backed by snow-capped mountains and faces the basin. It is in the middle of the Chengdu-Jiuzhaigou-Huanglong tourist route, 263 kilometers away from Chengdu. The panoramic area is 127 kilometers long from east to west, 29 kilometers wide from north to south, and covers an area of ??3,688 square kilometers. It is more than 180 times larger than Beijing Xiangshan Red Leaf Scenic Area. It is one of the largest red leaf scenic areas discovered and opened in China.

Features of Miyaluo: One of the largest red leaf scenic spots in China, 180 times that of Xiangshan Red Leaf Scenic Area, the reddest red leaf viewing place in Sichuan

Red Leaf Festival Time: October to December

Miyaluo: Why are the maple leaves so red

The romance and beauty of Miyaluo have always been coveted by photographers. Every autumn, there are 3,300 ditches and 3,330 ditches. In Baidaoliang, there are red leaves in every ditch, melting snow in every ditch, and springs in every ditch. Miyaluo is located in the Zagunao Valley, a tributary of the Minjiang River. "Zagunao" means "auspiciousness" in Tibetan.

This is a fairy tale kingdom about color

The mountains are covered by red leaves, the water is soaked in red leaves, and the roads are paved with red leaves. Clusters and clusters of flames burning into Mia Luoqiu, with a radius of 3,688 square kilometers, are all made of gorgeous ribbons. Green is the background color of all colors. They are composed of evergreen trees such as pine trees, cypress trees, and green hills; The gorgeous colors such as red, orange, gold, and purple are composed of maple, birch, golden tree, ginkgo, mountain cherry and many other trees.

After an autumn frost, Miyaluo is like a palette that has been overturned. Various colors spread in Miyaluo. The red color appears from the edges of the leaves, and the trees The passion rising on the treetops, and the sunlight lining the edges of the leaves with golden edges, make October in Miyaro so picturesque and picturesque, like entering a dream kingdom.

In the midst of the colorful world, live the Tibetan and Qiang people, with their simple ethnic customs and customs, the ancient and majestic Shizhai Castle, Qiang sheepskin jackets, Tibetan coral belts, Tibetan and Qiang The distinctive catering and ethnic architecture, gorgeous costumes, and the strong and cheerful "Guozhuang" dance form a huge corridor of Tibetan and Qiang ethnic culture and customs.

The Tibetans and Qiang people here are very hard-working. They take advantage of the unique geographical and climatic environment to grow many vegetables and fruit trees in exchange for some living expenses.

Best time to visit:

It can be visited all year round, but the golden autumn season in October is the best time to visit, because at this time the maple leaves on the mountains are red and the scenery is the most beautiful. The red leaves of Miyaluo usually appear around mid-October 20th to late October. And because the climate is different every year, the opening hours of the red leaves are also different, so to find out the specific time, on the one hand, you should pay more attention to the accurate information from various places, on the other hand, it also depends on your luck.

Transportation:

Self-guided tourists can take a bus at Chengdu Chadianzi Station: there are three buses a day in October, the specific times are 7:20, 8:10 and 10:30 in the morning The fare is 40 yuan. The journey takes about 6 hours and the total journey is about 260 kilometers. You can also take the bus to Marcon and get off when passing through Miyaro.

If you want to go to Gurgou to soak in hot springs, you can take a bus from Chengdu Chadianzi Bus Station to Heishui Kalonggou, Miyaluo, Markang, and Hongyuan, and get off at Gurgou on the way. , the journey takes about 5 hours, and the ticket price is 42 yuan.

The transportation in Miyaluo Scenic Area is also very convenient. The main attractions are near National Highway 317. The area with the most concentrated red leaf scenery is between Xuecheng Town and Miyaluo Town in Li County. You can rent a car Take some photos along the way.

Miyaluo Scenic Area can be connected with Heishui Color Forest, Hongyuan, Ruoergai and Bipenggou Scenic Areas, so many tourists who go to Miyaluo now often connect Bipenggou with Hongyuan and Ruoergai Scenic Areas to visit together.

October climate:

Because Miyaluo is located on a plateau (about 1,800 meters above sea level), the temperature is much lower than that in the plains, especially the difference between morning and evening and daytime. Generally It is necessary to wear thick coats and sweaters, as well as sun protection and windproof items. The weather in October is mainly sunny, making it the best season for traveling.

Best shooting season:

Early November, about half a month is suitable for shooting.

Best shooting location:

Driving along the Zagunao River in autumn, you will see red leaves all over the mountains and plains on both sides, especially near Miyaluo Town, which is the most spectacular. The area around Lugan Bridge, about 5 kilometers east of Miyaluo, is an area where red leaves are concentrated and spectacular. The red leaf area is on both sides of National Highway 317, so there is no admission fee.

Best shooting time:

Before 11 a.m. and after 3 p.m., the light is soft, the contrast between light and dark and the shadows are small (morning sunlight and afternoon sunlight are the most suitable for taking pictures Yes, but it must be reminded that Miyaro’s shooting spots are all in the ditch. Generally, the sun does not reach it until 11 o’clock in the morning. After three o’clock in the afternoon, you have to hurry up and take pictures. The sun will leave at four or five o’clock. you go).

Transportation from Chengdu to Miyaluo:

You can take the long-distance shuttle bus to Miyaluo from Chengdu Ximen Station or Chadianzi Station, which takes about 6 hours, the whole journey is more than 260 kilometers, and the fare is 40 Yuan or so.

From Chengdu Ximen Station to Miyaluo, you need to pass through Dujiangyan, Wenchuan and Li County, with a total distance of about 260 kilometers. The road conditions were generally good throughout the journey. Chengdu Ximen Station has direct shuttle buses to Miyaluo Scenic Area and Li County. If the travel time exceeds two days, it is recommended to choose the direct line from Chengdu to Li County, so that you can visit more attractions. Things to note when driving are: There is a landslide section of about 900 meters in the town of Xuecheng. Although it has been completely repaired, you still need to drive carefully. In addition, the slogans left by the Red Army at that time are still vaguely visible on the gate of Xuecheng Town, and they are still vigorous despite the wind and rain.

Tips from Yi Village:

(1) Since the average altitude of Miyaluo is about 3,500 meters, ultraviolet rays are strong. In order to avoid reflection when shooting, it is best to add a hood, Polarizers, light-reducing filters and other accessories.

(2) When photographing red leaves, the background should be mainly green or dark. A simple background can highlight the tones and layers of red leaves. When the background is cluttered, you can use blue sky or water as the background.

(3) Because the red leaves are more colorful, if you use positive film (slideshow) to shoot, the effect will be better.

(4) You can choose to shoot on both sides of the road and the river valley in Miyaro, but if you can climb a little bit up the mountain and shoot the valley under the colorful leaves from above, it will have a different flavor.

Essential hardware:

It is best to bring a tripod. You can ride in the car along the way without having to carry it yourself. A tripod can ensure that your film has enough lethality. When going to Miyaluo, you should mainly focus on expressing the scenery of large scenes, and the close-up shots in Xiangshan are very good.

Tips for taking photos:

The colors of red leaves are mainly red, orange and yellow. It is best to wear contrasting colors of red leaves in front of the camera, such as blue, green, etc. White can also be used. ?

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