October-November at Laojun Mountain｜Get the magical fairyland of red leaves and sea of clouds!

It's time to see the mountains covered in red leaves! This spectacular red leaf and sea of clouds show at Laojun Mountain is so beautiful, it will make you question life!

✨Recommended reasons
Every year from October to November is definitely the peak beauty period of Laojun Mountain!
✅The whole mountain is dyed into a fairy tale world with red leaves of yellow hornbeam and five-pointed maple🎨
✅The sea of clouds appears with a 70% chance in October-November, and the golden summit Taoist temples look like a fairyland🏯
✅Avoid the summer crowds and enjoy the entire mountain's beautiful scenery🏞
✅You might catch the first snow in November, an amazing bonus!❄️

🚗Transportation guide
📍Address: Qiliping Village, Luanchuan County, Luoyang City, Henan Province
Navigation: Just search "Laojun Mountain Scenic Area"
🚗Self-driving: 3-4 hours direct from Luoyang, excellent road conditions～
🚌Bus: Direct buses to Luanchuan from Luoyang Longmen Station/Luoyang Station nearby bus station (2.5h)
🚠Scenic area transport:
1️⃣The first-level cable car is a must! 130 RMB round trip, 10 minutes direct to Zhongtianmen
2️⃣If your stamina is average, it's recommended to take the second-level cable car as well, 80 RMB round trip direct to Shili Huaping

🏞Must-visit spots
🔹Golden Summit Taoist Temples
Recommended to arrive at Daodefu Square before 5:30!
Sunrise + gilded golden summit is absolutely stunning!🌄
🔹Shili Huaping (Ten-Mile Painted Screen)
A 1.5km stunning cliffside plank road, red leaves + strange rocks = a natural painting🍁
🔹Glass Viewing Platform
Taking photos at a thousand meters high is amazing!
Best to avoid noon light, go early or late for the best effect✨

🏨Accommodation recommendations
🔸On the mountain top: Wu Qianyan Guandi
Lying down watching the sea of clouds and sunrise is so chill～panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows are amazing!
¥2000-3000 per person
🔸Zhongtianmen: Yunjing Xingxiu
15-minute walk to Shili Huaping, super convenient!
¥500-800 per person
🔸At the foot of the mountain: Yue Shang · Guanxing Homestay
Best value for money! Also includes Luanchuan tofu feast!
¥200-500 per person

🍜Food recommendations
Must-try list👇
🔺Luanchuan tofu feast: full of bean fragrance💯
🔺Acorn jelly: sour and spicy, super appetizing with rice🌶
🔺Bufan soup: a warm autumn comfort dish♨️
🔺Mountain snacks: beef soup instant noodles + grilled corn are forever classics!🌽

tips: Big temperature difference between morning and evening, it’s recommended to bring a thick jacket～📸For photos, wearing bright colors will make your shots stand out!