Henan's "Yunding Tiangong" is as beautiful as a fairy's backyard in autumn!

Hi, I'm Kaka. As a traveler who can't resist a touch of "fairy aura," I've long been enchanted by Laojun Mountain in Henan. Especially in autumn, when the Golden Summit Taoist temples are shrouded in morning mist and colorful forests, the otherworldly scene truly takes your breath away. It's confirmed—this is the real "Unparalleled Sacred Realm Under Heaven, the World's Number One Immortal Mountain"!

🗓️ Perfect one-day itinerary in timeline style
5:30 AM: Struggle to get up! For the sea of clouds sunrise, go all out! Take the first cable car up the mountain.
6:30 AM: Arrive at the Golden Summit area, find a good spot, and wait quietly for the sunrise. When the sun rises above the sea of clouds and golden light shines on the temples, every bit of effort is worth it.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Explore the Ten-Mile Painted Screen, the essence trail of Laojun Mountain. The path is gentle, with autumn colors following you like a shadow—walk and take photos along the way.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Have a simple meal at the mountaintop and rest a bit.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Visit Dao Defu, Jade Emperor Peak, and other attractions, enjoying different views of the Golden Summit.
4:00 PM: Start descending and end a perfect day.

✅ Value proposition highlights
"Totally worth the ticket! The first-class cable car is a must-ride, saving a lot of time and energy so you can focus on the prime scenic spots at the summit."
"Very few people! Compared to daytime crowds, the Ten-Mile Painted Screen during the early sunrise hours is almost all yours, no need to compete for photos."
"Speechlessly beautiful! The combination of autumn morning mist + sea of clouds + sunrise happens quite often. Seeing it is fate, and the shock is beyond words."

⚠️ Important tips to avoid pitfalls
To see the sunrise, you must stay at a guesthouse on the mountaintop or mid-mountain. The mountaintop accommodations are very basic and expensive, so be prepared. You can also choose to hike up at night, but it requires excellent physical fitness. Temperatures at the summit in autumn are extremely low, possibly near freezing, so you must wear down jackets, hats, gloves—fully equipped. Weather is crucial; always check the forecast before your trip. On rainy or cloudy days, the chance of seeing the sea of clouds sunrise drops significantly.

🏡 Accommodation options
"Special Forces Version": Night hike or stay in the county town at the foot of the mountain, cost-effective.
"Comfort Experience Version": Stay near Zhongtianmen guesthouses, allowing you to sleep a bit longer and take the second cable car to the summit for sunrise.

Autumn at Laojun Mountain is an ultimate beauty that requires a bit of effort to experience. When you stand on the Golden Summit, watching clouds roll and colorful forests surround you, you will truly feel what it means that "this scene should only exist in heaven."