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September is a great time to enjoy the autumn. In the past few years, You Xiaoxia has traveled to countless places and seen countless beautiful scenery, but he has always been obsessed with one place!
Especially the autumn here, it has a unique temperament that is completely different from other places. In summary, it is "niche and profound, realistic and magical"!
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Undiscovered! Autumn here rivals the poetic beauty of autumn in the south and the vastness and grandeur of autumn in the north! Yet few people know about it!
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Depth! From the vibrant colors of the forests at over 3,000 meters above sea level to the swirling autumn leaves deep in the valley, the kingdom of red leaves and the avenue of fallen leaves... the scenery here always has its own unique warmth and richness!
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Reality! Countless grottoes, ancient buildings, and imperial tombs remain on this vast land. History resonates brightly in these desolate mountains, valleys, and ravines.
Magical! The barrenness of the north and the tenderness of the south blend perfectly here. Quiet canyons, rushing waterfalls, monotonous Gobi desert, colorful forests, several completely different landscapes coexist without any abruptness!
This is autumn in Qin and Jin! Take advantage of the autumn weather and bring your loved one along!
The autumn colors are unfolding one after another on the low-key land of Qin and Jin!
Qinjin is the abbreviation for the Shanxi and Shaanxi regions. If you draw a cross on the Chinese landscape, this region would be right at the center! The Qinling and Taihang Mountains, both of special geographical significance, run through it, and the Yellow and Yangtze River systems, large and small, are densely distributed here.
The unique geographical conditions have become the cradle of the diverse landscapes of Qin and Jin. From September to November, the gorgeous autumn colors will appear one by one on the land of Qin and Jin!
"In September, the autumn here is low-key yet shocking."
With the arrival of September, a vigorous battle for autumn colors begins in the land of Qin and Jin. The cold air from Siberia moves southward in large numbers, targeting the warm and humid air currents all over China. The scorching sun and continuous rainfall take turns here. Until the end of September, northern Shaanxi/northern Shanxi will be completely occupied by autumn colors!
Best viewing period: late September to mid-October
Due to frequent rains, the water level of the Yellow River rose sharply, and Hukou Waterfall also ushered in the autumn flood.
The main and secondary waterfalls will be connected into one, and the surging Yellow River water will pour down like thousands of horses galloping. The huge roar will be deafening, and the steaming water vapor can reach more than ten meters high!
Best viewing period: end of September to after National Day
"The jujube flowers are fragrant on the banks of the Yellow River, and every household is busy with autumn."
The jujubes on the trees have lost their greenish color and turned into a bright red color, hanging densely on the branches! The river bends and ditches are all red!
Every household would use bamboo poles or wooden sticks to knock down the dates, some of which would be sent to relatives and friends, and some would be dried in the sun. In an instant, the ground on both sides of the Yellow River was covered with bright red.
Best viewing period: late September to early November
With the arrival of autumn, the sunlight gradually becomes softer and no longer so hot. The soft autumn light shines on the thousand-year-old Buddha statues and ancient buildings, and the ancient and solemn atmosphere instantly hits you!
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The Yungang Grottoes, one of China's four major grottoes, the Huayan Temple, China's earliest existing Liao and Jin Dynasty temple complex, and the Shanhua Temple, China's largest existing Liao and Jin Dynasty building... are all traces left by history.
"In early October, the autumn here is warm and cheerful"
As October approaches, the autumn wind becomes more bleak, the leaves become more golden, the land of Qin and Jin begins to gradually become cold, and the warm and cheerful golden color is about to appear!
Best viewing period: National Day to the end of October
Shaanxi Taibaishan National Forest Park is located at the northern foot of the Qinling Mountains, the main peak of the Qinling Mountains. It is also the highest peak in eastern mainland my country. The Qinling Mountains serve as a natural barrier between north and south my country and the watershed between the Yangtze River and the Yellow River.
Some say that if you haven't been to Taibai Mountain in autumn, you'll never know how breathtaking Taibai Mountain's most beautiful season is! Others say that if you haven't seen Taibai Mountain in autumn, you won't understand how nature creates the most breathtaking beauty!
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"The rolling sea of clouds is like a fairyland, and the autumn scenery is picturesque."
Around the National Day, autumn arrives overnight in Taibai Mountain. The misty mountain air and the gorgeous and charming autumn scenery of Taibai Mountain will surprise you unexpectedly!
Best viewing period: National Day to the end of October
Around National Day, Mount Wutai in Shanxi will also usher in autumn. Someone once said, "The autumn in the north gives all its beauty to Mount Wutai."
Mount Wutai is the highest peak in North China, with its highest point at 3,061.1 meters above sea level, but its lowest point is only 624 meters above sea level. The height difference of more than 2,300 meters makes Mount Wutai extraordinary!
The peaks of Mount Wutai are very unique, with flat tops and gentle mountain shapes, covered by sparse shrubs and large meadows. In autumn, it will be golden here!
Mount Wutai is considered the first of China's Four Famous Buddhist Mountains and is one of the "Five Great Buddhist Sacred Sites of the World," along with Nepal's Lumbini, India's Sarnath, Bodh Gaya, and Kushinagar. Therefore, the mountains are often dotted with fluttering prayer flags and pristine white pagodas!
The towering spruces, pines, white pagodas, and herds of cattle and horses together form the most beautiful picture, and every hiker who comes here will find his or her own tranquility and peace.
Best viewing period: after National Day to the end of October
Luya Mountain is definitely a magnificent painting spanning hundreds of miles, with a rare 3 million-year-old ice cave, 400,000 acres of virgin forest, thousands of acres of meadows on the mountain, and cliff dwellings hidden in the mountains... It is definitely Shanxi's most treasured niche destination!
If you can, you absolutely must visit Luya Mountain! Every year after National Day, the best time to enjoy the autumn colors of Luya Mountain is right here. The vast forest is stained with golden autumn colors, and walking through the golden leaves avenue is a truly unique experience!
"At the end of October, late autumn arrived here."
"You ask when I will return, but I have no idea. The night rain in Bashan swells the autumn pond. When will we light the candle in the west window together and talk about the night rain in Bashan?" The great Tang Dynasty poet Li Shangyin wrote this famous poem on an autumn night in the Qinba Mountains! This also means that when the Qin and Jin regions usher in the late autumn season, they will give birth to the most dazzling colors of the year!
Best viewing period: mid-October to early November
As the best spokesperson for the red leaves of Daba Mountain, mid-October to early November will be the most beautiful season of Guangwu Mountain. You don’t have to go to Japan, this world-class red leaf holy land will definitely shock you!
The red leaves account for a full 70% of the area, covering the entire mountain and appearing dazzling. More than 40 different species of trees are vying to burst out with the most eye-catching colors. The layered scenery of yellow, red, orange, green, blue, etc. forms a kingdom of colors!
The full name of Guangwu Mountain is "Nuoshui River National Geopark", which consists of five major scenic areas: Taoyuan, Dam, Eighteen Moon Lake, Shenmen Cave, and Xiaowu Gorge. Dam and Eighteen Moon Lake are must-visit scenic spots for viewing red leaves!
The 3.5-kilometer-long Pearl Valley is dotted with 18 waterfalls and pools that seem to be created by gods. Each clear pool is shaped like a laurel and basically has a corresponding waterfall, so this place is called "Eighteen Moon Pools".
The Migang Mountain-Daba Scenic Area is the most quintessential scenic area of Guangwu Mountain. It consists of scenic spots such as the Big and Small Langou, the Black Bear Valley, the Xianglu Mountain, and the Natural Gallery. Each of them is the best place to enjoy the red leaves.
Best viewing period: mid-October to early November
To the east of Shanxi is the Taihang Mountains stretching from the northeast, like a staircase stretching from north to south. Once you cross it, you will arrive at the Loess Plateau with thousands of ravines and gullies from the fertile North China Plain!
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1.8 billion years of crustal changes have formed the Taihang Mountain Grand Canyon, which is more than 1,000 meters deep. It extends from the Western Hills of Beijing to the Wangwu Mountains where Shanxi and Henan meet. This 800-mile "backbone of China" gives birth to the beautiful autumn of Shanxi!
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This massive geological park, known as the "Eight Hundred Li Taihang Mountains," hides countless hidden gems! Pagoda peaks, long cliffs, and canyons are the three greatest wonders of the Taihang Mountains. If you want to truly experience the unique scenery of the Taihang Mountains, you must visit the "Taihang Panorama" tour!
Huangya Cave, known as the "Rock Wall Museum", has dark red cliffs rising from the ground and stretching for dozens of kilometers. The narrow cracks in the rock can only fit a little finger, while the wide cracks can squeeze in two people. It is unique and spectacular!
The mysterious Pagoda Peak is located in the East Taihang Mountains. With its various strange peaks and rocks, Chibi Danxia, and countless giant stone pillars rising from the ground, it's like Zhangjiajie, but with a touch of magic.
The "Taihang Sky Road" that winds through the Middle Taihang Canyon connects ancient villages, cliff-hanging roads, and flat lakes, offering a variety of stunning landscapes.
Best viewing period: mid-October to mid-November
“The road to Shu is difficult, harder than climbing to the sky.” Starting from Xi’an, there is a thousand-year-old ancient road that ends in Chengdu. This is the “Qin-Shu Ancient Road.”
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This ancient road winds through the canyons of the Qinling Mountains. Looking up, you can see the Taibai Snow Mountain. Going down along the Han River, although the road is difficult and dangerous, you can find stunning autumn colors!
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The Qin-Shu Ancient Road is an ancient road that leads from the Guanzhong Plain to the Chengdu Plain. It is about 1,000 kilometers long and mainly consists of six routes. It is one of the important cultural routes in China. This time we will hike on three ancient roads, namely the Tangluo Ancient Road, the Baoxiang Ancient Road, and the Jinniu Ancient Road.
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Tangluo Ancient Road is the fastest and most dangerous of the ancient roads. The current route from Xi'an to Hanzhong flies along the Tangluo Ancient Road.
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We will cross the Qinling Mountains, where we can see the snow-capped Taibai Mountains. We will also cross the Huangbaiyuan primeval forest, where we may even see the Qinling elves - the golden monkeys.
The Baoxiang Ancient Road is the main artery of the Qin-Shu Ancient Road, and it is also an ancient road full of legends. The well-known story of "openly repairing the plank road and secretly passing through Chencang, and Xiao He chasing Han Xin under the moon" took place here. Liuba along the way is also the most beautiful place in the Qinling Mountains in autumn!
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The Jinniu Ancient Trail is the most famous ancient trail today. The Jianmen Bird Trail, the Horse-Blocking Wall, and the Cuiyun Corridor still retain the remains of the ancient trail.
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Best viewing period: mid-October to mid-November
Liping is a mysterious place in Daba Mountain. It is full of ravines and hides countless magical landscapes. Because there are still countless unsolved mysteries, it is known as the "No. 1 Secret Realm in Qinba".
Zhonghua Longshan is a unique geological phenomenon discovered after the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake shook the mountain apart. The mountain was formed between 400 million and 500 million years ago and is reddish-brown in color. Many animal fossils were found in these stones, and this kind of landform only exists here.
Hongchen Gorge is the best spot to view the red leaves in Liping. The deep clear pond and the red maple leaves on both sides form an autumn painting. In addition, this place also has beautiful legends waiting for you to explore!
It's this niche yet profound, realistic yet magical autumn scenery of the Qin and Jin regions that I can't forget! We want to take you on an autumn journey through the Qin and Jin regions, from the vast Loess Plateau to the vibrant water towns of southern Shaanxi; from the bleak autumn winds of northern China to the canyons of the Taihang Mountains; to discover these hidden beauties!
