Autumn Limited Fairy Tale World, Tiantai Mountain Hiking Route Recommendations!

Tiantai Mountain in autumn has a unique charm～Please keep this autumn viewing guide!

1️⃣ Xiake Ancient Trail｜Classic Tiantai Hiking!!
🚗 Transportation: Drive directly to the entrance of Guoqing Temple
🗺️ Route:
Guoqing Temple (📍Address: Guoqing Scenic Area, Tiantai County) → Tiantai Hotel → "Road of Tang Poetry, Xiake Ancient Trail" Entrance → Tiantai Line → Taiping Village → Zhizhe Tower Courtyard (📍Address: Shiliang Town, Tiantai County) → Difficult dirt/mountain road → Gaoming Lecture Temple (📍Address: Gaoming Scenic Area, Tiantai County) → Arhat Hall → Qianzhuang → Maotou Village → Mountain Road → Exit
⏱️ Duration: 4-5 hours
📏 Total Length: 13 km
💡 Tips:
1️⃣ No supplies along the way! Remember to prepare enough water and snacks 🥪
2️⃣ The loop design is super thoughtful, no need to backtrack 👏
3️⃣ Covers all the highlights of Tiantai, you can check in at Guoqing Temple, Zhizhe Tower Courtyard, and Gaoming Lecture Temple 🤳
⚠️ Recommendations:
✅ Be sure to wear hiking shoes! That dirt road is really tough 🤦‍♀️
✅ Start early! The road is hard to walk after dark 🌃

2️⃣ Nanhuang Ancient Trail｜Maple Leaf Limited Edition, a must-visit in November!
🚗 Transportation: Drive directly to Nanhuang Ancient Trail Visitor Center
📍 Address: Qianyang Village, Nanping Township, Tiantai County
🗺️ Route:
Qianyang Village → Maple Forest Music Festival → Guanyin Hall → Fork Upwards → Wai'an (Jigong Hall) → Yongqing Temple → Clear Maple Overlapping Shadows → Qianyang Village
⏱️ Duration: 4 hours
📏 Total Length: 10 km
💰 Admission: Free!
💡 Must-see:
1️⃣ Best viewing period from late November to December, the whole mountain covered in breathtaking red leaves 🍁
2️⃣ Built in the Northern Song Dynasty, flourishing in Ming and Qing Dynasties, rich ancient charm 🏯
3️⃣ Maple leaves dye the entire valley like a palette 🎨

3️⃣ Liujin Terraces｜Sunrise and Sea of Clouds Limited Edition, romantic overload!
🚗 Transportation: Drive directly to Liujin Terraces
📍 Address: Pingqiao Town, Tiantai County
⏱️ Viewing Time: Arrive at the viewing platform before 5:00 AM (about 1 km, 15 minutes walk)
✨ Stunning Moment:
Mid-October to late October during rice harvest
When the sun rises, golden sunlight fills the terraces 🌞
📝 Best Gear List:
✅ Warm jacket (super cold in the early morning!)
✅ Tripod (essential for time-lapse photography)
✅ Thermos (warm hands and warm heart ❤️)