Painless Outdoor Fun: Falling in Love with Erlangshan Labahe

Route Options East Route (Water Views): Blue Crystal Hotel → Luming Hotel, riverside boardwalk hike (about 2 hours). Gentle terrain suitable for elderly and children, featuring waterfalls, red stone beaches, and occasional sika deer sightings. West Route (Mountain Views): Take sightseeing bus to cableway station → Summit Jiaoshan Peak (3,700m altitude) for sea of clouds and sunrise. Cableway value is debated; fit hikers can opt for alpine boardwalk trail. 1️⃣ Parking gets crowded on weekends – arrive early for better spots; 2️⃣ Buy tickets online in advance as poor mountain signal may cause loading delays; 3️⃣ Many monkeys around – some may jump on car mirrors. Keep windows closed and avoid teasing. Don't carry plastic bags/food to prevent feeding attempts or bag-snatching incidents; 4️⃣ Limited and pricey food options inside – bring your own or eat in Tianquan County first; 5️⃣ Cool daytime but chilly nights – pack a spring/autumn jacket; 6️⃣ East Route round trip is about 8km of flat, family-friendly trail – suitable for dogs, kids, and elderly hikers; 7️⃣ The Y-shaped scenic area has two routes – one day only allows exploring either side; 8️⃣ Limited lodging options (Luming, Blue Crystal, Dove Tree hotels) – book early, especially on weekends/holidays. Alternatively stay in Tianquan County (~tens of km away); 9️⃣ Consider day-trip tours from Chengdu if not driving; 🔟 Try Tianquan's famous numbing pepper chicken – intensely spicy! 1️⃣1️⃣ Spot sika deer at Deer Pool/Red Stone Beach at dawn/dusk – observe quietly from distance.