Hidden Autumn Wonderland in Henan: Jiushan Red Leaf Valley, Yuzhou

🍂 As soon as deep autumn arrives, I found the autumn that looks like a spilled palette in Jiushan Red Leaf Valley, Yuzhou, Henan.
🌄 The fiery red covering the mountains amazed me all the way; the autumn colors here definitely rival any famous red leaf scenic spot!

🍁 Basic Information
📝 Best Viewing Period: Late October to mid-November
📍 Address: Hongye Valley, Zhangjiazhuang Village, Jiushan Town, Yuzhou City, Henan Province (also known as Dajueshan Red Leaf Valley)

🚗 Transportation Guide
🚙 Self-driving: About 2 hours from Zhengzhou, directly navigate to "Zhangjiazhuang Red Leaf Valley" or "Dajueshan Red Leaf Valley." The mountain roads are winding and narrow, please be very careful when passing other vehicles.
🅿️ Parking: The scenic area has a parking lot, but it is extremely crowded on weekends. It is recommended to arrive early (preferably before 9 AM).

📸 Must-Visit Photo Spots
1️⃣ Summit Viewing Platform: From the top, you can overlook the entire valley, with layers of red leaves, distant mountains, and possibly a sea of clouds in one frame. The overlapping mountains create a strong sense of depth.
2️⃣ Red Leaf Forest Trail: The winding hiking trail is covered by dense yellow hornbeam red leaves, making every shot a masterpiece.
3️⃣ Lakeside Reflections: The lake in the valley reflects the surrounding red leaves beautifully, creating a scene reminiscent of northern Kanas with its clear water and red cliffs.

💡 Practical Tips
🚫 Avoid Crowds: Weekends are very crowded; try to visit on weekdays. If you must go on weekends, start early and leave early to avoid traffic jams.
👟 Clothing Suggestions: Wear non-slip sports shoes; some mountain paths are wild trails, so pay attention to safety. The temperature difference in the mountains is large between morning and evening, so bring a light jacket.
🎨 Nearby Attractions: Combine your visit with Shenhui Ancient Town to experience Jun porcelain making and feel the charm of the thousand-year-old porcelain capital.
🍜 Local Food: Try the local roasted bread with marinated meat, intangible cultural heritage mixed stew, and pair it with a cup of local specialty silver plum cola for a perfect Yuzhou flavor experience.