Compared to Kyoto's autumn leaves, I love this aerial fairyland in southern Zhejiang even more!

Hi, I'm Kaka, a travel blogger who loves exploring off-the-beaten-path hidden gems~ A few days ago, overwhelmed by work stress, I decisively took annual leave and dove into this treasure mountain range in southern Zhejiang—Yandang Mountain. People say the autumn leaves in Kyoto, Japan, are the pinnacle, but I want to say that the autumn scenery of Yandang Mountain is an Eastern aesthetic blending spirituality and chivalry, seriously underestimated!

🏞️ Core Highlights Recommendation (Star Rating Version)
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Lingfeng Night View: Mountains by day, immortals by night! Under the bright moonlight and special lighting, the strange peaks and rocks transform into vivid silhouettes—Husband and Wife Peaks, an eagle spreading its wings... You need to use your imagination fully, making it super fun!
🌟🌟🌟🌟 Dalongqiu Waterfall: The water flow is still abundant in autumn. Standing below the waterfall, you can feel the fine mist hitting your face, and rainbows often appear unexpectedly. The surrounding forests are dyed in autumn colors, with red, yellow, and green intertwined like a spilled palette.
🌟🌟🌟🌟 Fangdong Scenic Area: My favorite place! You need to take a cable car and walk on the cliffside plank road, overlooking the colorful canyon below—thrilling and exciting. The autumn view here is the most expansive, making it an excellent spot for stunning photos.

🗺️ My 3 Days 2 Nights Leisure Route
Day 1: Arrive in the afternoon, check into a homestay in Xianglingtou Village → head to Lingfeng Scenic Area before dusk to get familiar with the daytime scenery → wait for nightfall to enjoy the unique Lingfeng night view.
Day 2: Spend the morning exploring Dalongqiu, feeling the waterfall's majestic power → have lunch at a farmhouse restaurant outside the scenic area, tasting local dishes like creek fish and dried bamboo shoots → in the afternoon, visit Fangdong, walk the cliff plank road, and enjoy panoramic autumn views → relax with tea at the homestay in the evening.
Day 3: Visit Lingyan Scenic Area in the morning to watch the Lingyan Flying Show, which is very impressive → after lunch, leisurely return home.

📸 Outfit and Photo Spot Guide
The autumn colors of Yandang Mountain are rich, so it’s recommended to wear solid colors like white, beige, or khaki to stand out in the environment and create a fresh vibe. Lingfeng night view is suitable for silhouette mode to capture human outlines; at the corner of Fangdong plank road, use the valley with fully dyed trees as the background to easily create the feeling of "walking in a painting"; on the stone bridge in front of Dalongqiu, use the waterfall as the background and capture dynamic shots while moving.

🍽️🏡 Practical Food and Accommodation Tips
I strongly recommend staying in Xianglingtou Village, which has many homestays, convenient dining, and is close to the main scenic spots. Must-try foods include Yandang Mountain stone frog, Qingjiang oysters, and local free-range chicken pot, all very delicious. The golden period for autumn viewing is from late October to late November. The temperature difference at the mountain top is large, so be sure to bring a thick jacket. The scenic area combo ticket is valid for 3 days, allowing you to explore at a relaxed pace, very cost-effective.

This autumn, if you want to find a place with few people, beautiful scenery, and full of fairy charm to relax your soul, Yandang Mountain is definitely the best choice!

Post by Noah6 Martinez. | Oct 17, 2025