One hundred thousand mu of red leaves cover the mountains and fields, the autumn feast of the Qinling Mountains is in full swing

🍂 Hanzhong Liping Scenic Area is welcoming the most splendid moment of the year! Across 377 square kilometers of forest, one hundred thousand mu of red leaves burn like flames, with layers of green, yellow, orange, and red blending together. Starting from Xi'an, it takes only 3.5 hours to reach this secret spot in the Qinling Mountains.

🌟 Latest Ticket Information
🎫 The listed price for Liping Scenic Area tickets is 115 RMB per person (including sightseeing bus fee).

🌈 Travel Plan
🚗 Transportation
- 🚄 High-speed train + shuttle bus: Take the high-speed train from Xi'an North Station to Hanzhong Station (about 1-1.5 hours), then at the high-speed rail hub (80 meters to the left after exiting), take the scenic area shuttle bus directly to Liping. The shuttle bus departs daily at 8:30 AM.
- 🚙 Self-driving: From Xi'an, take the Jingkun Expressway to Hanzhong, then transfer to Hanli Road to reach Liping. After exiting the highway at Hanzhong, it takes about 2 hours to reach Liping Scenic Area. The mountain roads along the way are winding and steep, so drive carefully.

🚶‍♂️ Touring Route
🕒 Touring Liping Scenic Area takes about 4-6 hours; ticket checking stops after 4:00 PM.
🌄 Recommended highlight route: Scenic area entrance → Maple Forest Waterfall → Hongchen Gorge → Yunu Peak → Haidi Stone City → Return.

📸 Must-visit Spots
- 🍁 Hongchen Gorge: An 8-kilometer-long canyon filled with colorful forests, pools, and waterfalls, with a new scene at every step. It is recommended to visit before 11 AM when the light is soft and photos come out better.
- 🌊 Maple Forest Waterfall: The waterfall and red leaves complement each other, known as the "essence of Liping red leaves." Shooting from a low angle emphasizes the layers of red leaves and waterfall.
- 🗿 Haidi Stone City: A 450-million-year-old underwater reef cluster, draped in autumn red leaves, creating a strong visual impact.
- 🖼️ Red Leaf Photo Frames: The scenic area has set up red leaf photo frames at the entrance, Yunu Peak, and Hongchen Gorge, perfect for capturing the S-shaped stream and red leaves in one shot — a "magical photo spot."

📝 Touring Tips
1. 🍂 Liping red leaves are currently at their best viewing period, with peak color expected around October 25 and lasting until late November.
2. 🌡️ The mountain area has large temperature differences between day and night; it is recommended to bring a windbreaker or light down jacket and wear non-slip shoes.
3. 🚫 Pets are not allowed in the scenic area.
4. 🏨 If you want to stay an extra day in the scenic area, you can choose Liping Holiday Hotel, which is a 5-10 minute walk to the scenic area.