Autumn Maple Leaf Check-in Guide

Romance in autumn is hidden in 4 stunning spots! From Huizhou ancient villages to the northern forest sea, this nanny-level check-in guide is for you～Every place makes you want to keep snapping photos nonstop🍁

🚩 Tachuan Ancient Forest
📍 Address: Tachuan Village, Jilian Town, Yi County, Huangshan City
The representative place for Huizhou autumn colors! The ancient forest with intertwined red and yellow creates a painting-like scene, most beautiful when shrouded in morning mist. Recommended shooting time is 7-9 AM. The combination of ancient trees and horse-head walls is a photographer’s paradise📸

🚩 Arxan National Forest Park
📍 Address: Tourism Road, Arxan City, Hinggan League, Inner Mongolia
⏰ Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
The birch forest here turns into a golden sea in autumn!! Hiking the Rhododendron Lake boardwalk is recommended, with the lake reflecting the colorful forest beautifully. Remember to bring a windproof jacket, as it may snow as early as early October❄️

🚩 Benxi Laobian Valley Scenic Area
📍 Address: Dongyingfang Township, Benxi Manchu Autonomous County, Benxi City
⏰ Opening Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM)
💰 Ticket: 69 RMB
The top spot for maple viewing in Northeast China! Best visited in mid to late October when the whole valley is fiery red. Be sure to walk to Mandarin Duck Lake, where the floating maple leaves on the lake create an absolutely stunning scene🍁

🚩 Wuyuan Huangling Scenic Area
📍 Address: Huangling Village, Jiangwan Town, Wuyuan County, Shangrao City
⏰ Opening Hours: 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM (last entry at 5:30 PM)
💰 Ticket: 140 RMB
A double hit of autumn drying and red maples! It’s recommended to go up the mountain after 3 PM to capture both the drying scenes and the sunset glow. There’s usually a queue to take photos by the century-old maple trees next to the glass walkway, so get there early to secure your spot📷

🍁 Autumn Travel Tips:
1. These places have large temperature differences, remember to bring a light down jacket and scarf
2. September to November is peak season, weekdays are recommended for travel
3. It may snow in late October in Arxan and Benxi, so prepare snow chains if driving
4. The best time to photograph autumn drying in Huangling is 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM