Autumn Hiking Guide to Shenqing Palace Maple Leaves

Shenqing Palace Ancient Maple Tree & Five-Pointed Maple Check-in Route Guide
Today on the way down the mountain, I met several groups of friends who took the wrong path, so I specially organized a concise guide for those coming specifically to see the ancient maple tree and five-pointed maple—

🚗 Traffic Tips
Currently, there are patrols at all entrances during the day, and vehicles cannot enter the village. It is recommended to find a compliant parking spot nearby to avoid affecting traffic.

🗺 Recommended Route
1️⃣ Navigate to [Risheng Yifan Supermarket] (Photo 3). The entrance is on the main road, with a nearby bus stop and convenient parking (Photo 4). If parking spaces are full, you can park along one side of the uphill road in the direction of traffic.

2️⃣ Take the path beside the supermarket uphill (Photo 5). At the fork, choose the left cement road and continue straight.

3️⃣ You can also navigate to [Laoshan Grandma Temple] (Photo 6) to help confirm the direction. After passing the temple, continue uphill, turn right then left along the path to reach the fire prevention checkpoint for registration. Then proceed along the dirt road on the right.

4️⃣ Walk about ten minutes. When you see the next fire prevention hut on the front left, pay attention to the dirt slope behind on the right—go up this slope to reach Shenqing Palace.

🌿 Nearby Exploration
· Huahualang Forest Park is not far from here. There is still a small waterfall to see on November 2 (the original scenic area is abandoned, but the stairway is still intact).
· Behind Shenqing Palace, there are wild trails connecting to Shimen Kai and Guanyin Stone. It is recommended that experienced hikers explore in groups and avoid going alone.

📌 A loop hiking video will be updated later, please stay tuned~
🔥 Warm Reminder: Carrying fire sources into the mountain is strictly prohibited!

Post by Lewis Katherine Kath | Nov 5, 2025