The autumn mood is rich, encountering the poetic golden autumn of Changzhi

When the autumn breeze gently brushes the foothills of the Taihang Mountains, Changzhi, this treasure city hidden in southeastern Shanxi, quietly dons its splendid golden autumn attire. There is no noise, only tranquility; no vanity, only depth—autumn in Changzhi is a slowly unfolding landscape and cultural painting.
🍁 【Drunk on the autumn colors of Taihang, walking in a painting】
The autumn in the Taihang Grand Canyon is vivid and colorful. The forests are dyed in layers, red leaves like fire, yellow leaves like gold, and the babbling streams reflect the blue sky and white clouds. Stroll through Hongdou Gorge, wander through Baquan Gorge, every step a scene, every breath a gift from nature. Climb high and look far, the canyon is deep, clouds and mist swirl, as if stepping into a fairyland.
🏯 【Ancient charm lingers, cultural echoes in autumn】
Changzhi is one of the important birthplaces of Chinese civilization. In autumn, walk into Shangdang Gate, listen to the wind passing through the city tower, telling stories of a thousand years; visit Faxing Temple and Chongqing Temple, see the millennium-old colored sculptures glowing warmly under the autumn sun. In the Nan Nie Water Stone Carving Exhibition Hall, the Buddha statues from the Northern Wei to Tang dynasties appear even more solemn in the quiet autumn.
🌾 【Autumn harvest in the countryside, the flavor of Changzhi in daily life】
Autumn is the season of harvest. In the mountain villages of Pingshun and Huguan, corn hangs from the eaves, strings of chili peppers dry in the sun, and the air is filled with the fragrance of grains. Taste a hot Changzhi donkey meat pancake, have a bowl of rich stewed pork knuckle, and savor a cup of homemade millet wine, warmth rising from the stomach to the heart.
☁️ 【Cool autumn days, why not take a healing trip】
The hot springs in Xiangyuan are most pleasant when the autumn chill first arrives. Soaking in the steaming hot water, watching fallen leaves drift on the water’s surface, listening to distant bell sounds, the body and mind are wrapped in gentle warmth. And at dawn in the Zhangze Lake Wetland, egrets flutter, reeds sway, making it a perfect place for photography and meditation.
📌 Travel tips:
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📅 Best time to enjoy autumn: mid-October to early November
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🌡️ Temperature: 10°C–20°C, recommended to bring a light jacket
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🚄 Transportation: High-speed rail reaches Changzhi East Station, tourist shuttle or chartered cars are convenient between scenic spots
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📸 Recommended check-in spots: Baquan Gorge, Taihang Grand Canyon, Shangdang Gate, Faxing Temple, Xiangyuan Hot Springs
This autumn, why not come to Changzhi—
See the mountains, see the waters, see the ancient charm of a thousand years;
Slow down, calm down, give your heart to nature and time.
📍 Destination recommendation: Changzhi · Shanxi