Suomo River Gorge
梭磨河
A hundred-li gorge stretching along the Suomo River beside the G317 highway, where autumn foliage and Jiarong Tibetan villages make a road-trip corridor.
The Suomo River is an upper tributary of the Dadu River. Within Barkam, the G317 highway follows the Suomo valley for a long stretch, running from Suomo Township through Zhuokeji and Barkam town to Songgang. Forests cover both banks, and Jiarong Tibetan villages and watchtowers are scattered along the valley. Each year in mid-to-late October, the colorful forest turns layer upon layer of red and gold, making this one of western Sichuan's best-known autumn-foliage road trips. Stops along the way include Zhuokeji, Xisuo and Zhibo. The gorge is free; enjoy it from the highway. Park safely along the roadside, as traffic is heavy on weekends during peak season.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Zhuokeji Chieftain's Official Residence
- Xisuo Village
- Mengbi Mountain
- Changlie Monastery
- Zhibo Watchtowers
- Songgang Sky Street (Kepan)
- Dazang Monastery (Dhe-Tsang)
- Miyaluo Red Leaves Scenic Area