Benxi Secret Realm Maple Viewing Guide

Enter the Little Jiuzhaigou of Northeast China! Benxi Laobian Valley’s autumn legendary colorful forest 🍁

China’s most beautiful maple leaf corridor is here! The red, yellow, and orange symphony is breathtakingly beautiful ✨

📍Address: Dongyingfang Township, Benxi Manchu Autonomous County, Benxi City
🚗 Travel tip: Self-driving is recommended, 2 hours from Shenyang. Parking fee at the scenic area is 10 RMB per vehicle.

💫 Best viewing period like God spilled the paint palette
Sunny afternoons from late September to mid-October are perfect when sunlight shines through the maple leaves! Drones can capture panoramic views of the canyon (advance notice required).

🌈 2 km dreamy walking route
1️⃣ Maple Valley Entrance → Colorful Lake
A Jiuzhaigou-like view with water reflecting the colorful forest! The wooden boardwalk by the lake is a must-shoot spot.
2️⃣ Red Maple Beach → Waterfall Stream
The density of red leaves at the beach is MAX, and the waterfall has a stunning 38-meter drop.
3️⃣ Canyon Viewing Platform → Tree Hole Secret Realm
Climb the glass viewing platform to shoot the S-shaped stream from above; the popular tree hole requires queuing.

📸 Legendary photo spots
• Reflection of Colorful Lake (morning with front light)
• Heart-shaped maple leaf pile at Red Maple Beach
• Tree hole silhouette (wear light-colored clothes)

⚠️ Pitfall prevention guide
• Avoid crowds during the National Day holiday
• Bring a thermos to collect mountain spring water
• Wear non-slip shoes! Stones by the stream are covered with moss

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