Lishan Shunwangping｜Venture into the golden meadows at the peak of North China!

Yuanqu, Shanxi Lishan Shunwangping, the highest subalpine meadow in North China at 2,358 meters above sea level!✨ In October, it transforms into an endless romantic golden secret realm, vast and magnificent, striking straight to the soul!🌾
⛰️ Legendary autumn experience:
👉 Golden sea of grass in the clouds! Two thousand acres of alpine meadow turn completely golden!🍂 The wind blows like waves rolling, stretching to the horizon, paired with the deep blue sky, creating a full oil painting effect!
👉 360° unobstructed views! Shanxi’s only “treeless” grassland! Standing on the ridge, looking around, the peaks rise and fall like camel humps, forests dressed in autumn colors, both stunning and lonely~
👉 Footsteps of ancient kings! Treading on the land once farmed by Emperor Shun, with autumn sun as the plow and heaven and earth as the granary, instantly transported back to the origin of Chinese civilization!📜
📌 Efficient guide:
- Location: Yuanqu County, Yuncheng, Shanxi (navigate to “Lishan Shunwangping Scenic Area”)
- 🚗 Transportation: Must drive yourself! About 4.5 hours from Taiyuan / about 3 hours from Linfen → transfer to scenic area shuttle (mandatory! Mountain roads are dangerous)
- 🎫 Tickets: 💰80 RMB (includes shuttle), worth every penny!
- ⏰ Best time: Mid-October to early November! Meadows fully golden before snow❄️ (snow transforms it into a stunning snowy plain too)
- 👟 Gear: Very windy and cold at the summit! Down jacket + hat + scarf essential! Non-slip hiking shoes‼️
- 📸 Photography:
→ Capture the dynamic waves of grass while running
→ Lie down for overhead shots of people and vastness
→ Silhouettes against the sunset for a legendary effect!
- ⚠️ Note: Protect the meadow, do not trample! Bring enough hot water and snacks, no supplies in the scenic area!
🌅 At the place in Shanxi closest to the sky, enjoy a romantic epic of the earth’s golden decay! A niche, lesser-known spot but unforgettable for life!

Post by Grateful_Caleb_79 | Oct 16, 2025