Benxi Red Leaves 2 Days 1 Night｜Workers Spend 200 RMB Per Person, Secretly Recommending 4 Stunning Autumn Spots

🍁 Autumn Weekend Trip to Benxi, Liaoning | Low-Cost Spontaneous Travel Guide for Workers

Autumn in Benxi is like a spilled palette, with the fiery red leaves covering the mountains and the gentle mist of hot springs. In two days and one night, with under 200 RMB per person, easily check in to four perfect autumn destinations!

1. Guanmenshan National Forest Park · Kingdom of Red Leaves 🍂

• 📍Address: Xiaoshi Town, Benxi Manchu Autonomous County, Benxi City

• 🚗 Transportation: Direct shuttle bus from Benxi Train Station bus terminal (about 2 hours, ticket 15 RMB); about 1.5 hours by car

• 🎫 Ticket: About 60 RMB (may slightly increase during October red leaf season)

• ✨ Highlights: Core area of China’s Maple Leaf Capital, mountains covered with red leaves reflecting on the lake, rich hiking trails

• 📷 Photo spots: Colorful Lake, Maple King, Longmen Gorge Red Leaf Corridor

• 🍲 Food: Farmhouse iron pot stewed goose outside the park (40 RMB per person), wild vegetable pancakes (6 RMB)

2. Laobiangou · Pristine Red Leaf Secret Spot 🌿

• 📍Address: Dongyingfang Township, Benxi Manchu Autonomous County, Benxi City

• 🚗 Transportation: Recommended carpool or charter (25-35 RMB per person), about 2 hours drive

• 🎫 Ticket: About 50 RMB

• ✨ Highlights: Pristine stream and red leaf scenery, fewer tourists than Guanmenshan, great for photos and hiking

• 📷 Photo spots: Maple leaves reflecting on water, creek bridge, wooden boardwalk

• 🍲 Food: Nearby Manchu hotpot (35 RMB per person), roasted native chicken (40 RMB per person)

3. Benxi Lake Park · Slow Time at the Pocket Lake 🌊

• 📍Address: Xihu West Road, Pingshan District, Benxi City

• 🚗 Transportation: City buses No. 25 and 36 direct (1 RMB ticket); taxi about 8 RMB

• 🎫 Ticket: Free

• ✨ Highlights: The world’s smallest lake, surrounded by ancient temples and red leaves, perfect for leisure walks

• 📷 Photo spots: Benxi Lake, Cihang Temple, autumn forest by the lake

• 🍲 Food: Benxi Xiaoshi mutton soup (15 RMB), grilled cold noodles (6 RMB)

4. Tangou Hot Springs · Warm and Healing in Autumn ♨

• 📍Address: Caohezhuang Town, Benxi Manchu Autonomous County, Benxi City

• 🚗 Transportation: City carpool about 40 RMB per person, 1.5 hours drive

• 🎫 Ticket: Public hot spring pools about 30-50 RMB

• ✨ Highlights: Soak in hot springs to warm up and relax in autumn, colorful surrounding mountain forests

• 📷 Photo spots: Hot spring wooden cabins, misty morning mountain forest

• 🍲 Food: Farmhouse dishes near the hot springs (30 RMB per person), wild mushroom stewed chicken (45 RMB per person)

💰 Money-Saving Guide for Workers

• 🏨 Accommodation: City budget hotels 100-140 RMB/night; Xiaoshi (near red leaf spots) homestays 80-120 RMB

• 🚗 Transportation: Prioritize shuttle buses + carpools, carpool costs 25-40 RMB per person during red leaf season

• 🍽 Dining: Farmhouse dishes + snacks, keep meals within 120 RMB for two days

• 🎟 Tickets: Red leaf parks about 110 RMB, other spots free or low cost

🗓 Two Days One Night Suggested Itinerary

• Day 1: Depart after work → Stay in Benxi city (100-140 RMB) → Night tour of Benxi Lake (free) → Mutton soup + grilled cold noodles (21 RMB)

• Day 2: Full day at Guanmenshan (60 RMB) → Lunch farmhouse iron pot stew (40 RMB) → On the way back in the evening, stop by Tangou Hot Springs (30-50 RMB)

💡 Tips

• Best scenery during red leaf season (mid-October to early November), but crowded, book accommodation in advance

• Big temperature difference between morning and evening in the mountains, bring a windbreaker or light down jacket

• Mountain roads are many, wear non-slip shoes