Autumn at Tiantai Mountain hides the entire Zen spirit and vibrant colors of Jiangnan.

Trip Highlights
- Guoqing Temple Autumn Scenery: The ancient Sui Dynasty temple and thousand-year-old Sui plum trees, golden ginkgo leaves, and the temple's flying eaves create a stunning picture. The lingering incense smoke embodies the frozen Zen spirit of time.
- Shiliang Waterfall and Red Leaves: A stream flows through a sea of colorful forests, where red maples and the waterfall complement each other beautifully. This is the place where Master Zhizhe, the founder of Tiantai Buddhism, once practiced.
- Huading National Forest Park: Climb to the Baijing Platform to overlook the forest dyed in autumn colors. If lucky, you can also witness the spectacular sea of clouds.

Practical Tips
- Best Time: Late October to late November
- Transportation: Take the high-speed train to Tiantai Mountain Station; travel between attractions via tourist shuttle
- Must-Experience: Guoqing Temple morning prayers, cloud watching at Huading, tasting Tiantai Mountain mist tea at Shiliang

This autumn, come to Tiantai Mountain to find the most intense autumn colors and harvest your own Zen moments amid the ancient temples and natural landscapes.

Post by Cooper_18+Sophie | Oct 22, 2025