Xingshan Moonlight｜Turn the Feast of Colorful Forests into an Autumn Poem

When the autumn wind sweeps over the ridge of Balang Mountain, the colorful forests of Changping Valley drift in along Tibetan legends — the 270° floor-to-ceiling windows of Xingshan Moonlight, suspended among the clouds, perfectly frame this 40-day autumn festival. Here, every ray of morning light carries the spirit of Siguniang Mountain, and every fallen leaf hides the secret language of the Jiarong Tibetan land.

🌌 Morning light on the cliff is the mountain’s good morning greeting
Waking up in the guest room at dawn, the first sight is the snow-capped peak of Yaomei Peak. Mist flows down the dark green firs, the maples are ignited by the autumn wind in fiery red, and the golden birch trees spread across the valley, just like the Zangla Valley guarded by the four sisters, blooming in its most splendid autumn colors.
Opening the window reveals the Tibetan clear sky of "high heavens and wide clouds, with a cool breeze," while the red willow forest in the distance sways gently in the wind — said to be the embodiment of Sham protecting his homeland. Brew a cup of butter tea and lean on the railing to watch the sunlight gild the colorful forest.

🍁 Autumn rituals in the guesthouse hold the true meaning of the mountains and wilderness
Don’t miss the magic of the cliffside hot spring pool at dusk. As your body soaks in the warm water, the entire mountain’s colorful forest becomes a moving backdrop: dark green firs as the base, fiery red maples as ink splashes, golden birches as blank spaces, and the autumn wind turning it all into a "brilliant autumn ocean." The butler serves wild mushroom stew with mountain chicken, fresh enough to taste the breath of the forest — a mountain wisdom passed down for thousands of years by the Jiarong Tibetan people.

🚶‍♀️ From the guesthouse, step into the Tibetan code deep within the colorful forest
The guesthouse’s custom itinerary will take you along parts of the ancient pilgrimage trail: on the way to the Muliaozi campsite, the valley reflects three layers of color, like a spilled palette; beside the ruins of the Lama temple, golden poplar leaves fall on the stone walls, and in the slanting sunset light, they look like poems left by time.
When passing the Waisang Platform, stop to watch the prayer flags fluttering among the colorful trees. Locals say the dragon scarves scattered during the pilgrimage carry prayers for "favorable weather and good harvests," and the red leaf resting in your palm at this moment might be a blessing from the sacred mountain. If your strength is limited, you can also ride a horse round-trip; the sound of horse bells passing through the maple forest blends with the distant stream into an autumn pastoral song.

💡 Colorful Forest Season Stay Guide
▫️ Best viewing period: Mid-October to late November (peak 40-day colorful forest feast)
▫️ Must-experience: Cliffside hot spring sunset private bath room (Shadow Snow Mountain Colorful Forest Private Bath Terrace Panoramic Suite); Jiarong-style dinner under the starry sky
▫️ Nearby hiking: 10-minute walk from the guesthouse to Changping Valley entrance, recommended light hike to Muliaozi (horse riding available to save energy)
▫️ Thoughtful service: Butler service

When the last ray of sunset gilds Yaomei Peak, you realize that autumn here is never a fleeting wonder. At the cliff edge of Xingshan Moonlight, with snow mountains as the backdrop and colorful forests as the paper — this autumn invitation from Siguniang Mountain is worth your personal visit✨

Siguniang Mountain Xingshan Moonlight · Cliffside Guesthouse (Changping Valley Scenic Area)