I thought Dujiangyan was beautiful enough!! Until I stumbled upon this sea of hydrangeas

Weekend getaway to the mountains of Dujiangyan for summer escape, oxygen-rich hiking Unexpectedly encountered a vast sea of hydrangeas blooming across the mountainside From the roadside to mid-mountain, the flowers are gradually opening The colors are absolutely breathtaking and perfect for photography - 📸 Photo date: 2025.6.27 📍 Location: Carefree Valley·Azalea Garden 🚗 Self-drive: 1.5h (from Chengdu) Don't just see the flowers at the entrance - follow the path upwards for more blooms - ✔️ Photography tips ▪️ White or blue dresses photograph best ▪️ Bring books or transparent umbrellas as props ▪️ Blooming period expected to last until mid-to-late July ▪️ Besides flower viewing, you can hike to the mountaintop for stunning views - ✔️ Food recommendations After photography and hiking, enjoy a delicious meal. With limited options on the mountain, we drove down for Xie San Pen Jianghu Cuisine. The restaurant features unique ancient-style decor with Sichuan opera face-changing and kung fu tea performances. Must-try dishes include braised fish, spicy mixed offal, leek-flavored pork kidney, minced slippery meat, and grilled durian. Don't forget to finish with a bowl of panda ice tofu pudding!