Tachuan Hiking｜The Ultimate Red Leaf Experience and the Masterpiece of Autumn in Southern Anhui!

Everyone, come quickly! The autumn colors of Tachuan, Anhui are forever awesome! 🔥

As one of China's four most beautiful autumn scenes alongside Beijing Xiangshan, Sichuan Jiuzhaigou, and Xinjiang Kanas, Tachuan is definitely worth a special visit! The ancient villages of southern Anhui paired with mountains full of red leaves create a fairy-tale landscape straight out of a painting~ 🎨

✨Highly recommend this amazing hiking route:
Hongcun - Qishu Lake - Fengdeng - Xieli - Tachuan
Total 10km｜2-3 hours｜Absolutely stunning scenery!

🚶‍♀️Hiking guide:
1️⃣ Start at Hongcun South Lake ticket office (Navigation: Hongcun Scenic Area)
Follow the gravel road towards Qishu Lake
Every snap on the way is a masterpiece! 📸

2️⃣ About 1km past the quarry
Turn left to see the breathtaking autumn scenery of Fengdeng Village
Promise me you’ll take lots of photos in the village! 🤳

3️⃣ Walk straight from Fengdeng for 2-3km
At Xieli, you’ll see a small bridge and a fork in the road
A little secret for you:
The mountain dirt road to the right leads to a stunning hidden spot! 🌿

4️⃣ Return to the main road and continue forward
Climb the viewing pavilion to overlook the entire red leaf valley
Pass through the tunnel and you’ll reach the legendary Tachuan~

💡Useful tips:
✅ Best time: Late October to early November
✅ Recommended gear: Sneakers + light jacket
✅ Special reminder: Bring enough camera batteries and power banks!

Important! Remember to save these autumn viewing routes departing from Hefei:
10.25｜Wuyue Ancient Trail + Zhejiang West Tianchi 🏔️
11.08｜Xihong Ancient Trail + Tachuan Autumn Colors 🍁
11.22｜Wuyuan Huangling + Changxi Red Maple Ancient Town