Ningbo's Rio de Janeiro? The autumn hiking guide for Caolao Mountain in Cixi is here!

At the tail end of autumn🍂, come hike Caolao Mountain in Cixi, Ningbo! Known as the "Ningbo version of Rio de Janeiro," it’s definitely a great spot for autumn hiking!👣

📍Address: Caolao Mountain, Cixi City, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province
🚗 Navigation: Just search "Cixi Caolao Mountain"
⏰ Recommended hiking time: 3-4 hours
🔥 Highlights:
1️⃣ The mountaintop offers unbeatable, wide-open 360° views overlooking mountains, rivers, lakes, and sea
2️⃣ Rich vegetation along the way, with autumn red leaves covering the mountain—perfect for photos
3️⃣ Moderate hiking difficulty, perfect for stunning OOTD shots in no time!

🛣️ Recommended route:
1. Start hiking from the foot of the mountain (about 1 hour to the viewing platform)
2. Rest and take photos at the viewing platform📸 (enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the reservoir)
3. Continue to the summit (about 30 minutes)
4. Fly a drone at the summit (breathtaking perspective!)
5. Loop back down

📸 Photo tips:
1. The light is softest before 9 AM or after 3 PM
2. For the rocky scenes at the summit, wearing red or white clothes is recommended
3. Bring a small prop: hats or hiking poles make great photo companions

💡 Friendly reminders:
- Wear comfortable hiking shoes
- Bring enough water and snacks
- Remember sun protection
- It’s windy at the summit, so bring a jacket

Come to Caolao Mountain and let the warm autumn sunshine embrace you, and the expansive mountain views heal your city fatigue!✨