Where to see red leaves in Shanxi

The golden autumn breeze is refreshing, and the Yunqiu mountains are covered with colorful clothes! In the golden autumn season, red leaves are dyed all over the north and south of the Yangtze River, and the scenery of red leaves all over the mountains and fields is even more beautiful! This season is the best time to appreciate the red leaves. When it comes to admiring the red leaves, you must go to Yunqiu Mountain!

The red leaves in Yunqiu Mountain are the largest and most valuable red leaf viewing area in North China. Yunqiu Mountain is the prestigious "No. 1 scenic spot in Fenhe River", a world-renowned 4A-level scenic spot, and the protected area of ??the national intangible cultural heritage - Zhonghe Festival. The 2012 Shanxi Xiangning Yunqiu Mountain Red Leaf Cultural Tourism Festival (including photography festival, etc.) will be held on September 29th.

In the golden autumn season, Yunqiu Mountain presents a gorgeous landscape of red mountains, colorful mountains and dense forests. The variety and color of red leaves in Yunqiu Mountain are unparalleled by other red leaf viewing areas. In addition to the charming red leaves, there are steep cliffs, rugged rocks, and the endless chirping of birds. Such beautiful scenery makes people want to stop time there and capture such beautiful pictures! The red leaves blowing in the wind, the red leaves after the rain or the colorful fallen leaves are also the embellishments of the red leaves all over the mountain.

Professor Ruan Yisan, an expert on ancient building protection, commented that Yunqiu Mountain’s ancient Tang Dynasty county town and thousand-year-old village group have very good architectural value. The ancient village buildings completely retain the living concepts of ancient ancestors, and the ancient county seat in the Tang Dynasty retains the original style of the ancient city. The ancient city is entirely built with stones. Stone towers, stone kilns, stone walls, stone forts and stones will leave you with everlasting memories.

Accommodation:

When you arrive at Yunqiu Mountain, you must try Yunqiu Mountain Noodles, Yunqiu Mountain Health Vegetables, Babao Summer Tea and Rice, and Yunqiu Mountain Mrs. Cake.

If you stay in Yunqiu Mountain, you can stay at Yunsheng Express Hotel. It is clean, comfortable and has good service attitude. In addition, the temperature difference between morning and evening in Yunqiu Mountain is relatively large during the Red Leaf Festival and National Day, so it is recommended to bring long sleeves.

Transportation introduction:

1. Self-driving travel transportation route:

Linfen - Yunqiu Mountain: For self-driving travel, take the expressway at Linfenkou (in the direction of Yuncheng) - Da Take Yun Expressway from the direction of Hejin and Xi'an to Houyu Expressway - get off at Jishan Pass, follow the road sign for 10 kilometers and you will be there

Yuncheng - Yunqiu Mountain: drive by car to Yunchengkou and get on the expressway (direction to Linfen) - From the Dayun Expressway to Hejin and Xi'an, take the Houyu Expressway and get off at Jishan Pass. Follow the road signs for 10 kilometers and you will be there

Xi'an - Yunqiu Mountain: Take the Xi'an Pass Expressway (Ringway Expressway) when traveling by car ——Xiyu Expressway——Houyu Expressway——Exit Jishan Pass, follow the road signs for 10 kilometers and you will be there

Taiyuan——Yunqiu Mountain: Travel by car and take Taiyuankou Expressway (Ringway Expressway)—— — Dayun Expressway (direction to Linfen and Yuncheng) — Dayun Expressway in the direction of Hejin and Xi’an, take Houyu Expressway — exit at Jishan Pass, follow the road sign for 10 kilometers and you will arrive

Beijing — Yunqiu Mountain : When traveling by car in Beijing, take the expressway, get off the Jishan Pass on the Beijing-Kunming Expressway, and follow the road signs for 10 kilometers to get there.

2. Train route:

Taiyuan-Yunqiu Mountain: Take the 1163 train from Taiyuan every day to Jishan Station and take the bus to Yunqiu Mountain

Linfen - Yunqiu Mountain: Take 1163 or 6045 trains from Taiyuan every day to Jishan Station, and take the bus to Yunqiu Mountain

Xi'an - Yunqiu Mountain: Take 1096 trains from Xi'an every day Get off at Jishan Station and take the bus to Yunqiu Mountain

Beijing - Yunqiu Mountain: Take the 1163 trains from Beijing every day to Jishan Station and take the bus to Yunqiu Mountain

3. Passenger car: The Dayun Highway passes through Linfen, and it is only a few hours' drive from Beijing, Tianjin, Shijiazhuang, Xi'an, Hancheng and Sanmenxia. There is a highway connecting Yunqiu Mountain and Linfen. It only takes about 2 hours by car and the transportation is convenient. When you arrive at Linfen Yaomiao Bus Station, there are long-distance buses to major cities.

Linfen Yaomiao Bus Station→Jishan Bus Station (departs at 11:00 every day), transfer to Yunqiu Mountain Scenic Area Shuttle Bus (one every 10 minutes)