Echu Mountain
俄初山
A high mountain pass on the road from Daocheng to Yading, where autumn forests of color stack up in layers. One of Daocheng Yading's famous autumn foliage spots.
Echu Mountain lies between Daocheng County town and Shangri-La Town. The old road crosses the pass at about 4,500 m, and the area is also known as the Daocheng Sacred Mountain Autumn Foliage Viewing Area. In the first half and middle of October each year, the high-altitude oak, birch and rhododendron forests shift from green to red and yellow, creating vivid colors against the blue sky and distant snowy peaks. It's a favorite spot for photographers. The weather changes quickly, with strong winds and cold, and some sections are switchback roads. If you're hiring a car or driving yourself, stop at the viewing platforms to take photos, and don't wander into the grasslands. Admission is free. Opening and road conditions depend on local conditions.
Opening hours
All day (subject to road conditions)
Nearby sights
- Gongga Langjiling Monastery
- Shangri-La Town (Riwa)
- Kasi Village & Kasi Valley
- Yading Village
- Yading Nature Reserve
- Chonggu Monastery & Pearl Lake
- Milk Lake & Five-Color Lake
- Luorong Pasture