Miyaluo Red Leaves Scenic Area
米亚罗
A classic western Sichuan red-leaf area. The G317 runs for more than a hundred kilometers along the Zagunao River valley, and in deep autumn the hillsides are dotted with red and yellow maples.
Miyaluo lies around Miyaluo Town in Li County, Aba Prefecture. Stands of maple, birch and larch cover both sides of the Zagunao River valley, making it one of China's largest red-leaf areas, and it is said that 'Miyaluo has the finest red leaves under heaven.' From mid-October to early November each year, the G317 from Guer Gully through Miyaluo to Zhegu Mountain is blanketed in layers of color. Along the way you can stop to photograph Tibetan and Qiang villages and the colorful forest. In summer, the area is known for its cool canyons. Roadside viewing is free, but some gully attractions charge separately. Miyaluo is about 80 km from Barkam, roughly 1.5 hours via the Zhegu Mountain Tunnel. It can be combined with the Guer Gully hot springs and Bipenggou, and it is on the way when traveling from Chengdu toward Barkam. Weekends in red-leaf season are busy, and temperature swings between morning and evening can be large.
Opening hours
Open all day (scenic viewing from the road)
Nearby sights
- Suomo River Gorge
- Mengbi Mountain
- Zhuokeji Chieftain's Official Residence
- Xisuo Village
- Changlie Monastery
- Zhibo Watchtowers
- Dazang Monastery (Dhe-Tsang)
- Songgang Sky Street (Kepan)