This hidden fairyland in Shanxi can no longer be kept secret! The autumn colors of Luyashan have reached their peak

Now is the most beautiful time of the year at Luyashan! The golden larch forests paired with the blue ice of the millennia-old ice cave make every snapshot desktop wallpaper-worthy 📸

📍30 seconds to know Luyashan
The "Northern Shangri-La" hidden in Ningwu, Shanxi
Home to the millennia-old ice cave, alpine meadows, and other wonders
Autumn colors peak in late October
Today's visitor density test: sparse and comfortable

🔥Exclusive new discoveries for 2025
1️⃣ Newly built alpine glass viewing platform (free!)
Offers a 360° panoramic view of Luyashan’s autumn colors
2️⃣ Hidden photo spot: Malun Grassland Viewing Platform
Backlit shots of the grassland’s autumn colors at 4 PM are stunning
3️⃣ Newly opened folk experience center
Make Shanxi paper-cutting by hand (30 RMB experience)

🚗2025 most hassle-free transportation plan
High-speed rail: Taiyuan → Ningwu Station (2 hours direct)
Direct shuttle from station to scenic area in 1 hour
Self-drive: 3 hours from Taiyuan (towards Xinzhou)

🍁Best sightseeing route
08:00 Depart from Dongzhai Town (avoid crowds)
09:30 Millennia-old Ice Cave (remember to wear a down jacket)
11:30 Cliff plank road (newly reinforced, very safe)
14:00 Malun Grassland (golden pine forest is breathtaking)
16:00 Lover’s Valley (most beautiful at sunset)

⚠️2025 Notes
Autumn colors last until November 10 (just confirmed)
New electronic ticket with face recognition entry (super convenient)
Large temperature difference in the mountains (down jacket needed morning and night)
Backup plan: visit the source of the Fen River if it rains

🏡 Accommodation recommendation
Newly opened in 2025! "Luyashan Residence"
Panoramic rooms facing golden pine forests
200 RMB per person including breakfast (hiking poles included)

🍜 Must-try list
Ningwu stewed lamb (locally free-range)
Youmian Kaolaolao (intangible cultural heritage food)
Sea buckthorn juice (freshly squeezed and delicious)

Secret tip: fewer people and more beautiful scenery than Wutai Mountain! Save this guide now to catch the most beautiful autumn colors~