Next is the most beautiful moment of autumn in Southern Anhui

Sisters! If you can only visit Southern Anhui once a year, it must be now! From late October to mid-November, the autumn colors in Southern Anhui reach their peak, and this land is about to become a palette spilled by God 🎨

As someone who has chased the autumn colors of Southern Anhui for three consecutive years, I have compiled my favorite viewing spots and practical tips. Remember to save this before reading!

📅 Best Viewing Period
October 25 - November 20 (may vary depending on temperature changes)

📍 Must-Visit Check-in Spots
➊ Tachuan Autumn Colors 🍂
One of "China’s Three Great Autumn Colors" is well deserved
🎫 Ticket: 40 RMB
📸 Photo spots: panoramic view from the observation deck, village under the Chinese tallow tree, cooking smoke in the morning mist
⏰ Recommended time: 6:30-8:30 AM, the light is softest, and the morning mist lingers like a fairyland

➋ Xieli Ancient Path 🛤
A lesser-known, undeveloped spot, perfect for those who love tranquility
🌟 Highlights: ancient path, red maples, creek, ancient bridge
🚶 Route: about 3 km in total, gentle slope, suitable for families

➌ Hongcun Moon Pond 🌙
Ink painting-like autumn reflections
🎫 Ticket: 94 RMB (valid for three days)
📸 Photo spots: by Moon Pond lake, Nanhu painting bridge, Chengzhi Hall
💡 Secret: after 4 PM when tour groups leave, you can have the entire Moon Pond sunset to yourself

➍ Qishu Lake Reservoir 💦
Free and photogenic! All the dawn redwoods turn red
🚗 Transportation: 3 km from Hongcun, cycling recommended
📸 Time: 3-5 PM, the slanting light through the dawn redwoods is stunning

🍁 3-Day Essential Itinerary
Day 1: Various locations → Huangshan North Station → rent a car → Tachuan → stay in Hongcun
Day 2: Hongcun morning scene → Xieli Ancient Path → Qishu Lake → stay in Lucun
Day 3: Lucun observation deck → return trip

📸 Photo Outfit Suggestions
✅ White, beige, light coffee-colored dresses
✅ Hanfu or new Chinese-style clothing for better photos
✅ Accessories like straw hats and woven bags add points
❌ Avoid red and orange, as they blend into the autumn colors

💡 Practical Tips
▪️ Southern Anhui has a large temperature difference between day and night in autumn, remember to bring a light down jacket
▪️ Get up early! Morning mist + sunrise are the soul of Southern Anhui’s autumn colors
▪️ Self-driving or chartering a car is recommended for convenient photo stops anytime
▪️ Village homestays have limited conditions, book well-reviewed ones in advance

Now is the perfect time to book, or you’ll have to wait another year! Quickly tag your photographer friends and head to this autumn feast together~

Post by SereneGlimm8 | Oct 11, 2025