Autumn at Yuncheng Salt Lake: Pink Crystal Salt Flats and Endless Golden Reeds!

Who says you can only enjoy the salt lake in summer? The autumn at Yuncheng Salt Lake in Shanxi is the hidden fairyland of beauty! 🌅 The dreamy combination of pink salt crystal flats and boundless golden reed marshes makes every snapshot look like an Impressionist masterpiece by Monet! 🎨
💖 Autumn exclusive highlights:
1️⃣ Magical pink crystal salt flats! After the lake water evaporates, natural magnesium sulfate crystals form vast areas of dreamy pink/rose gold "salt flowers"! When the sunlight hits, it looks like glitter has been sprinkled 🌟, bursting with girly charm! No filter! This is a real secret spot on Earth!
2️⃣ Healing golden ocean! On the south side of the salt lake is the Wuxing Lake Wetland Reserve, where tens of thousands of reeds turn golden! 🌾 When the wind blows, it stirs soft golden waves, paired with shallow water reflections and egrets flying gracefully—autumn vibes reach divine levels! Photography lovers rejoice~
3️⃣ Maximum ethereal tranquility! Compared to the summer crowds, autumn sees fewer visitors! You can have the entire gentle world of pink and gold to yourself, listen to the wind and watch birds, get amazing shots, and skip the lines!
Efficient check-in guide:
- 🧭 Core coordinates:
- Pink salt flats: Navigate to "Yuncheng Salt Lake Scenic Area" or "China Dead Sea Yuncheng Salt Lake" → find the shallow water evaporation area (east side of the scenic area or beside the ring lake road)
- Golden reeds: Navigate to "Wuxing Lake Birdwatching Platform" or "Wuxing Lake Wetland Park" (about 15 km south of the salt lake)
- 🚗 Transportation: Driving is most convenient! About 30 minutes from Yuncheng city center, 20 minutes from salt lake to wetland.
- 💰 Tickets: The salt lake scenic area is currently free (some individual experiences may charge), Wuxing Lake is free! Get divine scenery at zero cost!
- ⏰ Best time: October to early November! On sunny afternoons from 3 to 5 pm, the light is softest, the pink flats show more color, and the reeds glow golden!
- 👗 Outfit suggestions: Pure white or light-colored long dresses! Stunning contrast with pink flats and golden reeds! Bring a hat or scarf to enhance the atmosphere~
- ⚠️ Note: Do not walk barefoot on the salt crystal areas! It can cause cuts! Protect the environment and do not litter.
💫 Take advantage of fewer crowds and free access! Capture the autumn-exclusive highlights of the salt lake! Pink romance + golden healing, unlock double the gentleness with one click! Let’s go!

Post by IVY LONG | Oct 16, 2025