Autumn Hiking Paradise in Shanxi
by STEPHANIE THOMPSON
Aug 22, 2025
Chengzhi, Shanxi Early Autumn Cool Guide! Red Walls and Ancient Temples Meet the Taihang Mountains and Waters 🌿
✨The perfect summer retreat! Early autumn in Changzhi is even more comfortable than an air-conditioned room~
📍Address: Changzhi City, Shanxi Province
🚄Travel Tips: High-speed train direct to Changzhi East Station, city attractions reachable within 20 minutes by taxi
1️⃣ Taihang Mountain Grand Canyon
The canyon in early autumn comes with a natural filter! Red cliffs, clear water + 25℃ coolness
📸Tips: Qinglong Gorge section is less crowded and beautiful, must check out the waterfall clusters
2️⃣ Laoding Mountain National Forest Park
A natural oxygen bar in the city! Climb to the top for a panoramic view of Changzhi
3️⃣ Lu’an Prefecture City God Temple
Ming Dynasty ancient architecture ceiling! Watch the intricate dougong brackets and flying eaves like a divine battle
🍜 Food Recommendations
Donkey Meat Pancake: Thin crispy pancake from Luzhou feast + freshly sliced donkey meat
Changzi Fried Pancake: Crispy and aromatic carb delight
Huguan Mutton Soup: A warm bowl to start your morning, warming heart and stomach
🔥Avoid Pitfalls Guide
Big temperature difference in the canyon mornings and evenings in September, bring a light jacket
Laoding Mountain slide closes at 4 PM, better to go in the morning
City God Temple closed on Mondays! Don’t go in vain
Post by STEPHANIE THOMPSON | Aug 22, 2025












