Chengdu Autumn Viewing Guide: Stunning Parks with the Perfect Autumn Atmosphere!

Autumn has finally arrived, and the upcoming season in Chengdu belongs to ginkgo, dawn redwood, and phoenix trees! Here are 9 must-visit parks in Chengdu during autumn, where the autumn vibe is at its peak! ❶ Shengxian Lake Park (Late October - Early November) Hundreds of meters of dawn redwood trees along the water, a popular autumn spot every year, though the colors might peak a bit later this year. ❷ Shuangliu Jiaolong Port Living Water Park (Early November - Mid November) A riverside ginkgo corridor stretching hundreds of meters, with dense and healthy ginkgo trees perfect for photography. ❸ Xiangcheng Wetland Ecological Park (Early December - Mid to Late December) Home to many bald cypress trees, which look absolutely stunning when fully red! ❹ Tianfu Park (Early November - Mid November) Ginkgo forest inside the park, accessible directly by subway, with clean lawns ideal for camping and picnics. ❺ Nanhu Park (Late October - Early November) The autumnal French-style park at the south gate, featuring dawn redwoods, French architecture, benches, and pigeons—all great for photos. ❻ Dong’an Lake Park (Late October - Early November) The colorful forest park at the east gate, with leaves in green, yellow, orange, and red—capturing all the colors of autumn! ❼ Wuhou Green Expo Economic Park (Late October - Mid November) A vast ginkgo forest where sunlight filtering through is truly beautiful! It’s best to avoid weekends as it gets crowded with photographers. ❽ Qinglong Lake Wetland Park (November - December) A popular spot for phoenix tree photos; starting in November, the leaves gradually turn yellow, then dry brown before falling. ❾ Muguang Forest (Mid November - Late November) Located in Xindu District, this ginkgo forest turns yellow a bit later. Camping is allowed in the woods, but it’s quite far from the city center.