A Blood-Sweating Compilation of a One-Day Trip Guide to the Three Gorges Red Maple Leaves - Wushan Red Leaves Are Stunningly Beautiful

Hey cuties, look over here!😍 Today, I’m sharing a super detailed one-day trip guide to the Three Gorges Red Maple Leaves! Using the Wushan area as an example, I’ll take you to explore the most beautiful red maples in the Three Gorges in one day~🚩

✨Route 1: Little Three Gorges - Wenfeng Scenic Area✨

🌅Morning:
📍Little Three Gorges Visitor Center (No. 1 Ningjiang Road, Gaotang Street, Wushan County, Chongqing)
💰Ticket: 120 RMB (including boat fee)
🕘Recommended duration: 3-4 hours

Take a boat tour of "Chongqing Little Three Gorges," check in at the magnificent "Longmen Gorge," the mysterious "Bawu Gorge," and the deep "Dicui Gorge"! 🌸The red maples on both sides look like clouds, and you can also unlock the mysterious stories of hanging coffins and ancient plank roads—an amazing experience! 📸

🌇Afternoon:
📍Wenfeng Scenic Area (Wuxiakou, Wushan County, Chongqing)
💰Ticket: 35 RMB
🕒Recommended duration: 2-3 hours
Must-visit spots:
🔸"Three Gorges Dragon Spine" hiking trail, perfect for photos deep among the red maples!
🔸"Wenfeng Pavilion" overlooking the magnificent high gorge flat lake + red maple sunset combo! Absolutely stunning!

🌃Evening:
📍Binjiang Road Food Street (Binjiang Road, Wushan County)
Highly recommend Wushan grilled fish! Fresh, fragrant, spicy, and addictive!😋

✨Route 2: Peak of the Three Gorges - Goddess Heavenly Road✨

🌄Morning:
📍Peak of the Three Gorges Scenic Area (Upstream of Little Three Gorges, Wuxia Town, Wushan County, Chongqing)
💰Ticket: 120 RMB (watch out for promotional discounts)
🕗Recommended duration: 3-4 hours
Fairy-tale photo spots:
🏔"Feifeng Peak" cliff trail, fiery red maple leaves + sea of clouds—an epic combo!
👀From the summit, you can overlook 9 unique peaks, with red maples drifting like a painting—truly legendary!

🌆Afternoon:
📍Goddess Heavenly Road Scenic Area (Goddess Peak, Wuxia, Wushan County)
💰Ticket price varies (remember to check in advance)
🕐Recommended duration: 2-3 hours
Must-visit viewing platforms:
"Sky Lantern" to see red leaves warmly embracing the canyon!
"Fairy Shoe Terrace" to admire the sea of clouds and red maple wonderland—photos straight out of the camera that will dominate your social feed!

🌌Evening:
🏡Recommended to stay at a characteristic guesthouse on Goddess Heavenly Road and continue exploring Wushan’s food map~

【Tips】
1⃣Best viewing period: Mid-November to early December
2⃣Clothing advice: Non-slip shoes + warm jacket (big temperature difference on the mountain)
3⃣Photography gear: Camera + tripod, ready to capture stunning shots anytime!

The red maple spectacle happens only once a year, so quickly save this guide! Let’s go~

Post by Carter Michael Mike | Oct 18, 2025

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