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October is the best month for travel in the second half of the year. No one would object, right?
Our motherland is awash in vibrant colors, and the climate is pleasant and cool. Missing out on October, this prime travel month, could lead to regrets for the entire year! So, I've compiled a list of the best October travel destinations for you. Let's head out for a joyful October together!
You can avoid the surging crowds and still enjoy the autumn scenery of the Great Wall.
Every autumn, the Great Wall is a unique feature of Beijing's autumn scenery. Its winding route weaves its way through the mountains and ridges surrounding Beijing, blanketed in a blanket of crimson leaves. Against the backdrop of this sea of red leaves, the majestic Great Wall, a testament to its centuries of history, appears particularly magnificent in autumn.
This time, let us measure the ancient Great Wall outside the Jinshanling Great Wall Scenic Area on foot, avoid the crowded crowds, and appreciate the unique autumn scenery of the Great Wall together!
The entire Jiuzhaigou Valley is open to the public, and the fairy has finally finished her "makeup touch-ups" and is meeting us in her most beautiful season of the year. Don't you want to see her stunning face?
Snow-capped peaks, waterfalls, and colorful forests, every place is a scene, and every step makes people nostalgic. Mountains, forests, springs, waterfalls, and numerous lakes together compose Jiuzhaigou's unique "Golden Autumn Fairy Tale"
The sun shines gently, like a colorful fairy tale world. The 3-day tour of Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong starts with Jiuzhaigou and ends with Huanglong. The altitude increases gradually, making altitude sickness less likely.
Nowadays, it is the most splendid season in Siguniang Mountain. Snow scenes, Tibetan villages, lakes, snow-capped mountains, forests, and the beautiful autumn scenery of western Sichuan can all be seen here.
The holiness of the snow-capped mountains, the splendor of the beach-coated forests, the coldness of the cliffs, the compassion of the Lama Temple, the perfect combination of humanity and nature, feel the charm of "the holy mountains of the East, the outdoor paradise".
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The 2-day semi-free travel route in Siguniang Mountain is safer and easier than self-driving, and more free than traveling with a tour group. It is suitable for friends who require a higher degree of freedom.
Lenggacuo is one of the alpine lakes closest to the main peak of Gongga and is most centrally located. Many of the Gongga masterpieces that have amazed the photography circle were shot here.
Sunrise, sunset, starry sky, Milky Way, snow-capped mountains. If the weather is good, the water of Lenggacuo Lake is like a mirror, and the main peak of Gongga Peak can be reflected on the lake surface, which is known as the "Mirror of the Sacred Mountain".
We have selected the most popular Gongga Viewing Platform this year as the core attraction. With excellent shooting angles and hands-on guidance from the tour leader, we will teach you how to take beautiful scenery photos that will go viral on your social media.
Autumn is the best time to visit Dangling, a breathtaking oil painting nestled in the Hengduan Mountains. Snow-capped peaks, alpine lakes, open-air hot springs, primeval forests, and the Jiarong Tibetan people—all come together in one place.
With its colorful forests, snow-capped mountains, lakes, and meadows, Dangling boasts scenery that rivals Daocheng, but with far fewer crowds! Dangling in autumn is well worth a visit.
It is said that the most beautiful season in western Sichuan is autumn. From the end of September to October every year, the colorful forests in western Sichuan are in full bloom and the maple leaves are gorgeous, attracting tourists from all over the world.
This colorful forest in western Sichuan becomes incredibly beautiful in autumn, displaying a riot of color. The scene you see with your eyes is more shocking and real than what a camera records.
If you can encounter such a feast of colors in autumn, it will definitely leave a vivid impression in your memory.
Daocheng Yading is known as the "Soul of Shangri-La" and "the last pure land on the blue planet."
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This paradise on earth, requiring no filters, is breathtakingly beautiful from the beginning of autumn. Snow-capped mountains, colorful forests, meadows, lakes, and herds of cattle and sheep dot the landscape, like a slowly unfolding painting.
From the moment I set foot on this land, my emotions became rich.
Huangbaiyuan is one of the most pristine ecological areas in the Qinling Mountains. Its good ecological environment makes it a habitat for rare animals and is known as the "natural oxygen bar" and the "Jiuzhaigou of the Qinling Mountains."
Feel the autumn colors of the flowing water along Dajiangou, and watch the mountain stream flowing through the colorful rock riverbed, flashing gorgeous colors under the sunlight. It is also the giant panda corridor.
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See the right scenery at the right time, stay near the scenic area, deeply appreciate the intoxicating autumn scenery of the Qinling Mountains, and travel through the oil painting scenery all the way.
Shaanxi's most beautiful autumn scenery is undoubtedly the crimson leaves of Liuba, nestled deep within the Qinling Mountains. Driving along the winding roads in the cool autumn breeze, you'll experience the vibrant colors of Liuba's autumn scenery, a breathtaking spectacle of mountains and rivers. Along the way, the roadside trees of Metasequoia block out the sun, while the tranquil, pastoral scenery along the way creates a unique and picturesque scene, akin to a paradise.
There is no need to travel through mountains and rivers, no need to be too tired from traveling, and no need to squeeze into the crowds at popular attractions. The autumn colors that can be found in other places can also be found in Liuba!
Guangwu Mountain is known as "China's No. 1 Mountain for Red Leaves." In autumn, the forests are stained with the colors of an oil painting, the yellow sheep stewed with radish simmers steaming, the sea of clouds rolls playfully over Xianglu Mountain, and the beautiful combination of sound, light, and mist at night are all unique to Guangwu Mountain in autumn.
Guangwushan Dam is located inside the scenic area, sleeping in the colorful forest. When you open your eyes, you will see the beautiful scenery and give it time to breathe freely.
A treasure town that should not be underestimated, it has the reputation of "the capital of three dynasties and an important city of two dynasties". The cultures of the Northern Wei, Liao, Jin, Ming and Qing dynasties complement each other, forming a distinct regional cultural feature.
Not only is Datong rich in history and culture, but its natural scenery is also captivating. You can go camping with friends at the Datong Volcanoes, watch the sunset at the Datong Earth Forest, or embrace nature at the meadows of Dianding Mountain.
As a food lover, Datong's special foods such as knife-cut noodles, rabbit head, Hunyuan jelly, steamed buns, mutton offal, etc. can also satisfy your 128G stomach.
The autumn flood has arrived, and Hukou welcomes the real autumn. We bid farewell to the beautiful scenery of blue streams and green waterfalls in summer, and what follows is the beautiful autumn scenery of golden waves rolling across the sky.
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The flow is rapid, the surging Yellow River water carries mud and sand, the waves roar and the momentum is like a rainbow, presenting a "golden" landscape, forming the unique autumn flood beauty of Hukou Waterfall.
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Come to the Qinjin Grand Canyon to see the golden waves and the occasional rainbow under the warm sunshine. Only when you get close can you feel its intoxicating beauty.
We've recommended Ejin Banner numerous times for October's most stunning autumn scenery. The golden hues of the Populus euphratica forests have always been a hue we've longed to capture. The reason we're once again showcasing this magnificent spectacle is that Ejin Banner's autumn colors are the most striking of all this month's autumnal wonders.
People often think of poplar trees as yellow, but they actually transition from green to yellow every day in October. Follow our itinerary to experience the stunning poplar trees in their vibrant colors.
Every October, the meadows of Gannan turn golden yellow. Tibetan monasteries also offer a unique glimpse into the local culture. With less rain in October, more Tibetans enjoy basking in the warm sunshine. The favorable climate also attracts more "friends" to the grasslands and wetlands, including black-necked cranes and marmots.
Gannan in autumn is a lively and colorful Gannan.
During our trip to Liannan, Guangdong, we'll first visit the Nangang Millennium Yao Village. Built during the Song Dynasty, it boasts over a thousand years of history. We'll then explore the migratory culture of the Yao people at Wanshan Chaowang. A must-see is the golden Oujia Rice Terraces, boasting Liannan's most stunning autumn scenery.
Golden Liannan, see the unique Yao village style and endless terraced fields.
The Longji Rice Terraces originated in the Yuan Dynasty. Built to the mountainside and adapted to local conditions, the terraces are no larger than one acre, with the smallest barely enough to support two or three rows of rice seedlings. Over a thousand years, through the efforts of countless generations, the Longji Rice Terraces have been refined to perfection, winding from the foot of the mountain to the summit, creating a magnificent landscape characterized by "small hills like snails, large mountains like towers"—the world's most magnificent terraced fields we see today.
We'll take a classic hiking route from Dazhai to Ping'an Village, enjoying a relaxing stroll through the terraced fields and watching the sunrise over them. We'll stay in a local inn to experience the authentic Yao ethnic life.
In the mysterious western Hubei region with the legend of "wild men", the autumn colors are deepening, the air is refreshing, and the whole place is orange and yellow.
Photograph Shennong in autumn and capture the unique romance of autumn through your lens. Take in the nimble golden monkeys, the majestic stone statue of Shennong, a stroll through a golden ocean, the textured lines of the boat trackers revealing the traces of time, and savor the autumn wonderland of Dajiu Lake, where the calm waters ripple with the tranquility of autumn.
Find your own way to enjoy the autumn in Shennongjia. Tickets are free. Make an appointment with the China-TravelNote team and go whenever you want. The autumn colors of Shennong in October are waiting for you.
Lishui, formerly known as Chuzhou, is renowned for its "nine mountains, half water, and half farmland" landscape. It boasts the renowned Guyan Painting Village; the Yunhe Rice Terraces, one of China's most beautiful; Songyang, known as "Jinan's Last Secret Place"; Jinyun Xiandu, the filming location for "The Journey of Flower"; Suichang Nanjianyan, a UN-certified international photography base; and the lesser-known yet breathtakingly beautiful Longquan.
This "Little Tibet in Zhejiang" is a popular "photography base" in the Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions. It has beautiful scenery for taking photos, direct high-speed rail access, and few people and is comfortable!
Come and take a flight with You Xiaoxia to see the autumn colors of our motherland!
