Just got back from Siming Mountain! The ultimate autumn scenery in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai is breathtaking

Ladies! No need to head to the northwest, Siming Mountain in Yuyao, Ningbo has completely spilled the autumn color palette 🍂! Red maples, dawn redwoods, ginkgo trees, ancient villages… driving along feels like stepping into an oil painting, every snap on your phone looks like a masterpiece! I’ve put together this lazy traveler’s guide with all my effort, quick save it!

🚗 Super easy transportation

Take the high-speed train from Shanghai → Yuyao North (1.5h), then rent a car at the station and drive straight to Siming Lake (30 minutes).

Highly recommend self-driving! The mountain roads are winding but stunning (motion sickness meds advised!), with osmanthus fragrance and birdsong all the way, roll down the window for a healing soundtrack~

📅 2-day leisurely itinerary

DAY 1: Lakeside scenery + stargazing night talk

- Morning: Have a warm bowl of "Beef Fried Rice Cakes" in Yuyao city
- Afternoon: Siming Lake Dawn Redwood Forest (gradually changing from green to yellow to red, the reflections are stunning!)
- Evening: Stay at a lakeside guesthouse, look up and see the starry Milky Way 🌌 (big temperature difference, bring a thick jacket!)

DAY 2: Ancient village autumn colors + secret hiking spots

- Early morning: Bailu Shifeng Viewing Platform (free! Overlooking the Red Leaf Valley, no crowd before 9 am)
- Morning: Maowo Ancient Tree Park (thousand-year-old golden money pine king + ginkgo leaf carpet that rustles underfoot)
- Afternoon: Zhongcun Ancient Village (stream winding around the village, stone slab roads, the second floor of a coffee shop offers a stunning view of Chang’an Bridge)
- Nearby options: Persimmon picking at Shilin Village, stroll through Ming and Qing architecture at Lijiakeng Village

🍁 Must-see tips

1️⃣ Peak red leaf season: late October to mid-November (perfect timing now!)

2️⃣ Accommodation: Mountain guesthouses are basic, better to stay in Yuyao city (more options + better value)

3️⃣ Outfit: Bright-colored sweater + boots! Ginkgo leaves stick to clothes and stain easily, avoid light-colored outerwear

4️⃣ Secret spots: Geological Park volcanic rock red maples (50 yuan entrance fee worth every penny), Qixiakeng Ancient Path is quiet and scenic

🙌 Honestly, the autumn scenery at Siming Mountain is 100 times more stunning than photos! The mountain roads dyed in layers of color, the lively atmosphere in ancient villages, persimmons you can pick along the way… a hidden gem just 2 hours from Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai, missing it means waiting until next year!