Shennong Autumn Charm x Laojun Hiking

Divine color matching all here! Complete 3-day guide to enjoying autumn in Shennongjia 🍁

🌈Limited-time autumn dreamy filter! Come to Shennongjia to take stunning photos for your social media
September to October is unbelievably beautiful, every shot looks like an oil painting masterpiece!

📍Address: National Highway 209, Shennongjia Forestry District, Hubei Province
🚌 Travel tips: Self-driving or chartering a car is recommended, as the attractions within Shennongjia Scenic Area are quite far apart

1️⃣ Laojun Mountain — The alchemy site in Shennong’s secret realm
The place where Taishang Laojun personally practiced alchemy! Climb the viewing platform for a double hit of sea of clouds + colorful forest
📸Tips: Most magical in the early morning mist, wearing Hanfu makes the photos even better!

2️⃣ Tiansheng Bridge — A paradise of waterfalls and streams
A natural stone bridge spanning the canyon, adorned with red leaves in autumn
Must-visit spot: Rainbow viewing platform below the waterfall

3️⃣ Shennong Peak — A golden world above the clouds
At 3,106 meters, the roof of Central China! The winding mountain road is lined with colorful forests
Best time: 3-4 PM when the sunlight slants

4️⃣ Shennong Altar — Mysterious sacrificial culture
Feel ancient civilization under thousand-year-old cypress trees, the scene of sun and moon shining together is breathtaking

5️⃣ Nine Lakes in a Row — The palette dropped by immortals
Nine connected lakes on the alpine wetland, reflecting the colorful mountains and forests
Hidden tip: Get up early to capture the misty fairyland

🍜 Food recommendations
• Wild chestnuts: freshly roasted roadside, irresistibly fragrant
• Smoked pork rib hotpot: Shennongjia specialty, savory and flavorful
• Daylily stir-fried with farm-fresh eggs: freshly picked from local farms
• Wild walnut cake: local specialty snack

⚠️ Pitfall prevention guide
• Huge temperature difference! Remember to bring a thick jacket
• Some sections have no cell signal, download offline maps in advance
• Prepare motion sickness medicine for winding mountain roads
• Avoid strenuous exercise at high altitude