Stunning Autumn Colors Alert! Complete Guide to the Red Leaf Secret Spots of Kongtong Mountain

In the valleys of Kongtong Mountain, golden leaves drape the earth in warm autumn attire🍂 The autumn breeze brushes your face, and the red leaves dance across the hillsides, as if stepping into a fairy tale world—this is the right way to enjoy autumn!✨

Here comes the ultimate autumn hiking guide!👇

🚩Kongtong Mountain Scenic Area Address:
Kongtong Town, Kongtong District, Pingliang City, Gansu Province
🕘Opening Hours:
7:30 AM - 6:30 PM (Best visiting time: mid to late October)

🗺️ Perfect Route Plan:
⏰7:30 AM Get up and get ready (don’t forget breakfast!)
🚌8:00 AM Arrive at the South Gate of the scenic area (self-driving recommended, just navigate to "Kongtong Mountain Scenic Area")
🚠8:15 AM Take the scenic area shuttle bus to the cable car station (only 15 minutes)
🚡8:30 AM Ride the cable car straight to the mid-mountain (the scenery along the way is breathtaking!)
🚶9:00 AM Walk 20 minutes to the main peak viewing platform (start your photo spree📸)

📷 Must-visit Spots:
✨Main Peak Viewing Platform - perfect panoramic views
✨Sea of Clouds Viewing Platform - catching the sea of clouds is a bonus
✨Red Leaf Forest Trail - stroll on a carpet of red leaves
✨Cliffside Walkway - thrilling and great for photos

💰 Cost Details:
▫️Entrance Ticket: 90 RMB/person in peak season (online purchase may have discounts)
▫️Cable Car: 60 RMB/person one way (round trip ticket recommended at 120 RMB)

💡 Helpful Tips:
⏰Early risers win! Arrive before 8 AM to avoid crowds
👟Wear anti-slip hiking shoes, many muddy sections
👗Bright colors look great in photos! Red, yellow, and white all work well
🧥 Big temperature difference at the summit, bring a warm jacket
📱Signal is weak, download offline maps in advance
🍫Bring some snacks, hiking consumes a lot of energy
📅Best viewing period: October 10-25, 2024

🏡 Homestay Recommendations:
There are many unique farmhouse homestays at the foot of the mountain, costing about 100-300 RMB per person. At night, you can enjoy farmhouse porridge and stargazing✨

The autumn colors of Kongtong Mountain are truly breathtaking! Ladies, hurry up! Miss it and you’ll have to wait another year～ 🍁