When are the red maple leaves in Benxi and when are they best?

Benxi maple leaves are a major local feature. Every year in the golden autumn, they attract the attention of tourists from all over the country who like to see red leaves. The mountains and plains are covered with fiery red scenes. You must be shocked by this fiery natural landscape. , I will share with you the detailed strategy below. 1. Time to turn red

Generally, it starts to turn red in October and lasts until November. 2. Best time

Usually late October and early November are the best viewing times. 3. Viewing Guide

The national highway (Benhuan Highway) between Benxi and Huanren is called the "Chinese Maple Leaf Avenue". There are many red leaf scenic spots in the surrounding area: Laobiangou, Pushi River, Guanmen Mountain, Maple Leaf We drove this most beautiful red leaf route on our own during November last year.

Route arrangement

Start from Shenyang, walk in a small circle counterclockwise, and then return to Shenyang. The second half of the loop (the first half) basically walks along the Yalu River, and the scenic spots are all related to the Yalu River. You can see North Korea up close; the first half (the second half) is mainly a scenic spot for viewing red leaves.

Hotel Accommodation

We need to stay in the town for a few nights. It is not easy to find accommodation in the town. Prices will also increase during the National Day holiday. All our reservations were booked. Because the price was not changed and the refund was given, it is recommended to contact the boss in advance to discuss the price.

Many farmhouses are located incorrectly on the map. We followed the navigation twice in Qingshangou and Lujiang Village and took the wrong route twice. We understand this deeply and recommend contacting the boss in advance to obtain accurate location.

The accommodation conditions in the town are relatively average, so please lower your expectations and bring your own towels, toiletries, etc.

What to wear

The red leaves are mainly in warm tones. It is recommended to choose warm colors to coordinate with the scenery. I wore a dark red UNIQLO cotton skirt and a milky white sweater.

Guidelines for avoiding people

Although the road is not crowded during the National Day holiday, there are many tourists in popular scenic spots, so there are still some tips for traveling:

Try not to go to the top-ranked scenic spots in various places, such as the Wunu Peak in Ji'an. The only traffic jam is on the road in front of the Wunu Peak gate that you must pass when going from Ji'an to Tonghua. The traffic jam lasts for several kilometers and there must be a lot of tourists.

It would be better to find less famous scenic spots, such as Taiji Bay Observation Deck, where we can sit quietly for a long time.

Go to scenic spots as early as possible or after 2 p.m. Early birds can enjoy uninhabited scenic spots.

Go to a place where there are many people and will not affect your enjoyment. For example, take a one-day cruise on the Yalu River. Regardless of whether it is a holiday or not, the boat will only leave when it is full, so it will not be too affected by the holiday.

How to choose red leaf scenic spots

There are many scenic spots to see red leaves near Dandong, Benxi, such as Wunu Peak, Guanmen Mountain, Fenglin Valley, Laobiangou, Pushi River, etc. where we went , compare the two scenic spots we visited for reference when choosing:

Laobiangou: It is more convenient for playing in the water. Many children are fishing with nets, so it is more suitable for family trips with children.

Pushi River: There are not many people in the stream, so it is more suitable for taking pictures.