Simian Mountain Autumn Family Guide: 3 Days 2 Nights Strolling Through Colorful Forests and Waterfalls, Unlocking Danxia Landforms

Hi~ I'm Coco's Mom! October in Simian Mountain is a double feast of geology and autumn colors—Wangxiangtai Waterfall cascades like a white ribbon down the Danxia red cliffs, Honghai Lake reflects the colorful forest. Hiking with kids, creek tracing, visiting ancient villages—this 3-day 2-night guide turns your child into a little geology expert!

🚗 Itinerary: 2 hours direct from Chongqing main city

Day 1: Chongqing → Simian Mountain North Gate → Wangxiangtai Waterfall → Tudi Rock

• Depart from the main city in the morning, navigate to "Simian Mountain Scenic Area North Gate," park and transfer to sightseeing bus (ticket 90 RMB/person, sightseeing bus 40 RMB/person).

• In the afternoon, visit Wangxiangtai Waterfall, walk the trail to the "Heart of the World" platform, where rainbows often appear in autumn! At dusk, watch the Danxia red cliffs of Tudi Rock bathed in golden sunset light.

• Stay at Holiday Hotel in Simian Mountain Town, enjoy dinner featuring spring water tofu pudding and aged cured meat.

Day 2: Honghai Lake Boat Tour → Wenjia Village → Pearl Beach

• In the morning, take a boat tour on Honghai Lake, with clear water reflecting colorful forests and occasional mandarin duck flocks. After disembarking, enjoy the tranquil autumn scenery along the trail.

• In the afternoon, explore the ancient cannon platform at Wenjia Village, climb high for panoramic views; at Pearl Beach, streams cascade alongside red leaves, kids can creek trace and collect stones.

Day 3: Love Ladder or Zhongshan Ancient Town → Return

• Option A: Climb the Love Ladder’s 6,000 stone steps (go at your own pace), and hear Liu Guojiang’s love story.

• Option B: Stroll through Zhongshan Ancient Town, taste stone slab glutinous rice cakes, smoked tofu, and buy local farm dried goods.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Tips

Clothing Guide: Windproof jacket + non-slip shoes (trails can be slippery), bring a light down jacket (large temperature difference in the mountains).

Interactive Experiences: Feed mandarin ducks at Honghai Lake, search for ancient castle ruins at Wenjia Village, leaf rubbing by the water at Pearl Beach.

Food Recommendations: Roasted lamb (autumn special), sauerkraut bamboo shoot soup, kids can request less spicy.

🌟 Hidden Activities

• Morning Mist Waterfall Viewing: Arrive at Wangxiangtai before 8 AM, where mist swirls like a fairyland.

• Night Star Gazing: On clear nights, watch the Milky Way under the waterfall and use a star map app to find constellations.

Autumn in Simian Mountain is a symphony of Danxia landforms and red leaves. See you next time in Dabie Mountains! 🍂