A National Geographic Certified Must-Visit for National Day: The Ultimate Autumn Viewing in Southern Anhui

National Geographic didn’t lie to me😭 Visiting Southern Anhui for autumn during National Day is absolutely amazing‼️

Looking for a beautiful autumn destination with fewer crowds❓
Then you must come to Southern Anhui! The autumn here is as beautiful as an ink painting🎨
Once rated by CNN as the most beautiful place in China✨
One of China’s four top autumn viewing spots alongside Jiuzhaigou and Kanas🍂
It’s truly a photographer’s paradise📸

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🏨 Highly Recommended Stylish Hotels:
📍 Tent Guest Hotel (Huangshan Scenic Area)
65㎡ super spacious + panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows
Wake up to the sea of clouds over Huangshan☁️
Even the Oscars of architecture pick it🏆

📍 Hyatt Regency Hengjiang Bay (Tunxi District, Huangshan City)
Perfect blend of Huizhou aesthetics and modern luxury
River view rooms are absolutely stunning🌊

📍 Huangling Yishanju Hotel (Wuyuan County, Shangrao City)
A secluded beautiful stay at the highest point of Huangling
Lying down to watch the starry sky is incredibly romantic✨

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📸 Immersive Autumn Viewing Experience:
✨ VIP access straight to Huangling’s core area
🚶‍♀️ Exclusive secret trail hiking
🌅 Private hidden viewing platforms for sunsets
☕️ Coffee in the rice fields
🌾 Join the harvest feast party

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🚗 5 Days 4 Nights Itinerary:
DAY1⃣️ Huizhou Old Times
Stroll through century-old shops + Liyang street tour🏮

DAY2⃣️ Village in a Painting
Panoramic check-in at Hongcun + secret hiking in Tachuan + countryside coffee time☕️

DAY3⃣️ Ink Painting Huangshan
One-day tour of 500 li of Huangshan + harvest feast🌄

DAY4⃣️ Dreamy Huangling
Explore Yaoli ancient village + bamboo rafting + magical night✨

DAY5⃣️ Autumn Sun-Drying Festival
Check-in at cliffside ancient village + autumn sun-drying scene photoshoot📸

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🏞️ Must-Visit Attractions:
📍 Hongcun (Yixian County, Huangshan City)
“Painting Bridge and Autumn Water” is poetically beautiful🖼️

📍 Huangling (Wuyuan County, Shangrao City)
The grand autumn sun-drying festival on the cliff🍁

📍 Jujing Village (Wuyuan County, Shangrao City)
The most perfectly round village in China with Huizhou autumn colors🎯

📍 Huangshan (Huangshan City)
Exclusive experience of sea of clouds and autumn mist🌫️

📍 Tachuan (Yixian County, Huangshan City)
Red leaves of Chinese tallow tree paired with ancient eaves are forever classic🍂

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📷 Photography Tips:
⏰ Best Time:
Reserve a spot at Lucun viewing platform before 6 AM
Afternoon light at Tachuan is best for photos🌤️

🎯 Golden Spots:
Lucun viewing platform > Tachuan viewing platform
Tachuan rice fields are perfect for portrait shots👒