Reverse National Day travel! Menyuan Xianmi takes care of your stunning autumn days

Still worried about where to go for National Day? Crowds at popular spots are really scary!

Let me quietly tell you about an autumn fairy tale hidden in Qinghai—Menyuan Xianmi National Forest Park. Beautiful scenery, few people, and no entrance fee. If you miss it, you'll have to wait until next year!

🍁Why is Xianmi worth a special trip?

Few people, serene scenery: Qinghai's largest primeval forest area, yet still low-key. No noisy tourists, only quiet mountains and fresh air—perfect for relaxing and taking kids out.

Autumn colors at their best: From late September to October, it’s like a palette flipped by the autumn wind. Golden birch, green spruce, and fiery red shrubs overlap layer by layer—your eyes won’t get enough.

Unbeatable photo spots: Winding roads, swirling morning mist, colorful forest seas—every corner is a scenic view. No filter needed, every snap on your phone is a masterpiece.

🚗 Complete guide for family trips

📍 Navigation setting: Xianmi National Forest Park, Menyuan County, Haibei Prefecture

🚙 Transportation: About 3 hours driving from Xining, SUV recommended (some mountain roads are narrow, start early to avoid traffic)

🎫 Ticket info: Free admission! Truly a conscientious scenic spot

📆 Best time: September 25 – October 15 (leaves fully yellow, autumn at its peak)

👣 Recommended one-day route: Xining → Menyuan County Town → Xianmi Forest Park → Drive along Gangqing Highway → Beishan Forest Park → Shierpan Viewing Platform → Return

💡 Tips for traveling with kids

Parking spaces are limited; arrive before 9 AM.

Plateau weather changes quickly; kids should bring windproof jackets and hats.

Bring a simple picnic mat to rest and eat in forest clearings for a better experience.

🌲 Quiet autumn light hidden in the valley

No noisy tour groups, only the rustling sound of wind through leaves.

Take your kids for a leisurely walk here—pick up leaves, watch the sea of clouds, take photos—that’s the real relaxation a holiday should have.