Where is the most suitable place for traveling alone in early winter?

Mangshan

In November, the beautiful autumn scenery in China gradually turns from the northwest to the south. As the largest forest park in South China, it is currently the time when the red leaves are flying in Mangshan. Compared with other maple viewing destinations, Mangshan's red leaves appear more layered due to its wide variety, attracting many tourists to catch the tail end of autumn and go to Mangshan for autumn tours.

In the Wuling Mountains in the south of Yizhang County, Chenzhou, Hunan Province, there is a green treasure house with verdant trees and gorgeous scenery. This is known as the "Second Xishuangbanna" and the "Southern Natural Arboretum" Mangshan. There is no scorching heat in Mangshan in summer, the air is fresh, and the negative ion content per cubic centimeter is as high as 106,900, making it a natural oxygen bar. Entering this primeval forest, visitors can walk along the one-kilometer winding plank road and see gurgling streams running through the canyons and seas of forest. Sometimes the waves are splashing, and sometimes they are quiet and silent. Among them, there are scenic spots such as Peacock Falls and Jiudiequan. It is even more intoxicating and makes people go deeper into nature. The deeper you go, the more you can feel the strange rocks and strange forest peaks in Mangshan Mountain. The "Guizi Village", "Monkey King Village" and "Tiantai Mountain" on the mountain are all quite famous. Among them, the cliff stones have been blown by the wind for millions of years. The rain washes it into various shapes, including strange rocks, strange peaks, and dangerous cliffs, all of which make people marvel and marvel.

Many people say that Mangshan Red Leaves is not only comparable to Beijing Xiangshan Red Leaves, but also surpasses Mangshan Red Leaves in terms of types and levels of red leaves. Late autumn is a good time to appreciate the red leaves in Mangshan. The forest sea all over the mountain is slowly decorated with rich red leaves starting from October. The green and red colors are pleasing to the eye. There are dozens of varieties of red leaves in Mangshan, such as maple, green lacquer, etc. Each kind of red leaves has its own characteristics, either red, yellow, or orange, with suitable shades. They are spread randomly in the mountain forest, like the psychedelic clouds in the sky, extremely charming. Hiking on such a mountain trail is like entering a beautiful world made entirely of red leaves, which is so beautiful that it is hard to extricate yourself.

Mangshan

Mangshan

Travel Tips

Food: The Shankeng fish in Mangshan is delicious and they are all local. It is caught by people from the stream and has its original taste. In addition, you can try Yaojia bacon, sausages, etc.

Specialty: Hunan’s Linwu duck is one of the eight famous ducks in China. It has a long history of breeding for thousands of years. It was once used as a tribute to the imperial court and is famous far and wide. Dongjiang fish is also one of the four specialties of Chenzhou. It is mostly processed without smoke and has a spicy and delicious taste.

Tachuan

Tachuan is a uniquely charming mountain village. It is praised by photography enthusiasts as one of the three major autumn color viewing spots in China because of its beautiful autumn colors. Tachuan red leaves are a kind of gardenia tree. After frost, they change from green to yellow, from yellow to red, and the center becomes colorful. It is the best material for photography enthusiasts, but the best time to appreciate it is only more than one month, from October to November. In the second half of the year, autumn appreciation should be "timely".

Tachuan is the most beautiful in the early morning. A thin mist hangs over the trees, and the farmhouse is looming. The cornices are suddenly revealed among the red maple bushes, and the white walls and black tiles are hidden by the golden leaves. Below, it is as poetic and picturesque as a Chinese landscape painting. In mid-November, the red leaves all over the mountains in Tachuan are very charming. The entire Tachuan Scenic Area is covered with forests in a 10-mile radius, and it is so beautiful. The trees, fields, and villages in late autumn constitute a picturesque scenery. The unique autumn scenery is the creative base of many painters and photographers. China Huangshan Yixian Rural Tourism Photography Festival will also be held at this time. This is the best time to create photos of "Tachuan Autumn Colors", one of the three major autumn colors in China, and photography enthusiasts gather here.

This quiet little village is backed by the towering Huangdui Mountain, the southwest branch of Huangshan Mountain, and overlooks the rippling blue Shiqishu Lake. Twenty or thirty ancient houses are built on the mountain, layer upon layer, in a well-proportioned manner. Pass through the ancient wood forest at the entrance of Tachuan Village, follow the clear stream and climb the stone steps to enter Tachuan Village. Wandering in the village, you can appreciate the simple and innocent life of the mountain villagers, appreciate the wonderful landscapes such as "Stream around the front house", "Zhushan Orioles", "Tachuan Cave Sky", etc., and let yourself be immersed in the beauty of "Tachuan Autumn" in the picture scroll.

Hongcun, only 2 kilometers away from Tachuan, is also located near the foot of Huangshan Mountain and is known as the "countryside in Chinese paintings". A great wonder in the history of architecture, the "unique in China" cow-shaped village with an ancient water system, and a world historical and cultural heritage... all make Hongcun famous. No wonder some people praise Hongcun as the "Venice of the East." Nanhu is the most beautiful place in Hongcun. The organic combination of water and Huizhou architecture makes Hongcun more beautiful and spiritual.

Every autumn, this is also a great place to enjoy the red leaves.

Xiangshan

Autumn in Beijing has the most comfortable climate and crisp air, making it one of the most suitable seasons for travel throughout the year. In addition, the seasonal Xiangshan Red Leaf Festival is also held from late October, giving Beijing a strong autumn feel. The maple leaves are red and fluttering in the wind. The scenery is spectacular and not to be missed.

Xiangshan can be said to be the originator of maple viewing in China. Its red leaves are famous both at home and abroad, and it is one of the four major maple viewing spots in my country. Every autumn, the leaves of cotinus trees all over the mountains and fields turn as red as flames, and turn deep purple after frost. The terrain of Xiangshan Mountain is steep, with peaks rising one after another. Cotinus trees bloom on tens of thousands of acres of high slopes, creating a colorful display of life. Depending on the moisture, light, and temperature, the leaves display extremely gorgeous colors, ranging from orange-red like jade, scarlet-red like fire, or pink-red like wine, which is so beautiful. Taking the cable car is the favorite way to climb for seniors who want to see the red leaves of Xiangshan Mountain. Along the cable car, you can witness the gradual change in color of the red leaves from the bottom of the mountain to the top of the mountain, from a single tree changing color to the entire mountain being red, and then to the branches and leaves in the later section, the red leaves are scattered. The flowers are in full bloom, dancing in the wind with a graceful dance in red.

If you feel tired after hiking, you might as well eat some delicious food to replenish your energy. There are many springs in Xiangshan, such as Yuru Spring, Yuhua Spring, Shuangqing Spring, Zhuoxi Spring, etc. The spring water is sweet, sweet, clear and fragrant, which is very characteristic. When you come to Xiangshan, you must try spring water tea, such as Shuangqing Villa Spring Tea, Healthy Garden Health Tea, Yuhua Xiu Kungfu Tea, and Xianglufeng Yunxiu Mountain Flower Tea. Sitting by the window, you can enjoy the panoramic view of the "green, fat, red and thin" scenery outside the window while tasting delicious food. It can be described as a double enjoyment.

Xiangshan Red Leaves

Travel Tips

Transportation: You may wish to purchase the "Intercity Transportation Card", which can be used in Beijing and Tianjin and can take buses, subways, Public transportation such as taxis and light rail. You can also go to card purchase outlets to buy limited-time instant cards, which can be used for 10 yuan within 7 days or 20 yuan for 50 times.

Accommodation: Beijing's accommodation industry is very developed, with countless high-end hotels, most of which are concentrated in the most prosperous central urban area of ??Beijing. Other affordable hotels, inns, and courtyard hotels with a "Beijing flavor" are all over the capital, meeting the needs and budgets of travelers of all kinds.