Where to travel in October? The most beautiful places in China are recommended (photos)

Beijing Fragrance Hill

Fragrance Hill (Fragrance Hill), also known as Jingyi Garden, is located at the eastern foot of the Xiaoxishan Mountains in the western suburbs of Haidian District, Beijing, 25 kilometers away from the urban area, with a total area of ??160 hectares. , with the highest peak altitude and the main peak Xianglu Peak (commonly known as Guijianchou) at 557 meters, it is a famous forest park with royal garden characteristics in Beijing.

Xiangshan Park has a steep terrain, with verdant peaks, springs, lush forests and ancient trees. There are more than 260,000 trees of various types in the park, including more than 5,800 ancient and famous trees, and the forest coverage rate is as high as 98%. The most famous thing about Xiangshan is the red leaves. In late autumn, the mountains are covered with red leaves, which are dazzling and dazzling. It is rated as one of the "New Sixteen Scenic Spots in Beijing". Taking a walk from Xiangshan, you can reach the Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Beijing Botanical Garden, and the Temple of the Reclining Buddha. A few kilometers east is the Summer Palace, which is famous both at home and abroad. To the south there are tourist attractions such as Badachu Park.

Travel Tips

Transportation: There are more than a dozen bus lines near Xiangshan. After arriving in Beijing by plane or train, you can choose 360, 714, or 733 in the city. , 737, 904 bus and get off at Xiangshan Station. ?

Accommodation: There are Xiangshan Hotel, Xiangshan Villa, Mengyangyuan Hotel, etc. in Xiangshan Park. ?

Wear: You need to prepare some thick and thin clothes.

Changbai Mountain

Recommendation: Every Mid-Autumn Festival, Changbai Mountain will show four-season characteristics at different altitudes as the altitude rises. The foot of the mountain is lush with birds singing and the fragrance of flowers giving it a spring and summer scenery. The middle part of the mountain is decorated with red and yellow leaves. The autumn colors of Huashan Mountain are charming. If there is snowfall near the Tianchi on the top of the mountain, it will turn into a snow-white winter fairy tale world. Wudaogou Wangswan Waterfall is criss-crossed, and the spectacular basalt pillars are like miraculous workmanship. The green grass of the mountain pass valley prairie, accompanied by the Changbai Mountain and the blue sky and white clouds in the distance, is as beautiful as the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

Highlights

There are many sights that cannot be missed in Changbai Mountain. As the most famous and spectacular scenic spot in Changbai Mountain, Tianchi is a must-visit. The water in Tianchi is as blue as blue, as calm and clear as jasper. Generally, it gives people a sense of mystery. Walking into the Changbai Mountain Grand Canyon, along the dense forest plank road, you can see the carved canyon and gravel lava, as if you have seen the shocking scenes of rolling lava and volcanic eruptions many years ago. In the birch forest in the low mountainous area, when the wind blows, the leaves rustle, playing a forest song.

Travel Tips

Food: Let’s start with Korean-style cold noodles, bibimbap, and Korean kimchi. The most famous one is spicy cabbage, as well as platycodon, bracken, Spiny shoots and other wild vegetables; then there are Northeastern Han style dumplings, catfish stewed with eggplant, butchered vegetables, one pot, white meat blood sausage, pork stewed with vermicelli, stewed randomly.

Accommodation: There are hotels at the foot of the mountain. The prices vary depending on the grade. There are many clean and comfortable hotels near the hot spring area at the foot of the mountain. There are also hotels near the waterfalls on the mountain. Changbai Falls is very close.

Jiuzhaigou

Reason for recommendation: Autumn is the most brilliant season in Jiuzhaigou, with colorful red leaves and colorful forests reflected in the bright lake water. Colorful fallen flowers float in the lake. The distant clear sky is blue and clear, and the most beautiful scenery created by nature fills the eyes. Walking into Jiuzhaigou in early autumn, not only the temperature and climate are suitable, but you can also see the autumn scenery, which is amazing!

In autumn, the mountains and plains in Jiuzhaigou are filled with brilliant purples and reds. The fiery red maple leaves, the leaves of cotinus, the lush green pines, and the brilliant poplar trees are all bathed in a golden and dark green. The crimson relief rations are crystal clear. The barberry fruit is like a string of eye-catching agates, inlaid on a colorful tapestry. The mountains, rivers, clouds and sky complement each other, weaving into an intoxicating golden autumn picture.

The best time to visit Jiuzhaigou is from September to September every year. November.

How to play: Enjoy Jiuzhaigou’s red-leaf hills, colorful forests, high mountains and sea, and the Tibetan and Qiang customs.

Yunnan Yuanyang Rice Terraces

Yuanyang County, Yunnan Province is located in the south of Ailao Mountain, where seven ethnic groups, Hani, Yi, Dai, Miao, Yao, Zhuang and Han, live together. It is a colorful gallery of border folk customs. After thousands of years of hard work by people of all ethnic groups, more than 360,000 acres of terraced fields have been cultivated along the mountains, which is unique in the world. It is also called "the most amazing earth sculpture" by photography enthusiasts.

There are six or seven scenic spots in Yuanyang Rice Terraces, including Duoyishu, Bada, Mengpin, Jinzhuzhai Longshuba, etc., which are distributed in various townships from more than ten to dozens of kilometers away from the old county seat. To watch the sunrise and sunset, you must choose the right spot. The fields are irrigated and cultivated from October to March of the following year. At this time, the lines of the terraces are most beautiful. Spring is the season for transplanting rice seedlings. Before this, the Yuanyang terraces have been filled with water, making them sparkling and producing excellent photo effects.

Travel tips:

Transportation: There are two ways to go to Yuanyang Rice Terraces. One is from Kunming to Yuanyang via Jianshui. The other one is from Kunming to Gejiu, and then transfer to Luchun.

Accommodation: Yuanyang is divided into old and new cities. For the convenience of photography, you usually stay in the old county town. There are Yunti Hotel and Yunti Shunjie Hotel in the old city. In addition, there are many hotels in each township.

Food: Grilled tofu and casserole rice noodles are local specialties. Those who are brave can also try the Hani black bean sauce.

Cross-bridge rice noodles are also a good choice, and you can choose to eat them wet or dry.

Shopping: Yunwu tea and Yuanyang Lusha pear in Niujiao Village in Yuanyang County are worth buying.

Ejina, Inner Mongolia

Geographical location: Ejina, the largest banner in Inner Mongolia, is located in the westernmost part of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Dalaihubu Town, where Ejina Banner is located, is located in the desert oasis in the hinterland of Badain Jaran, the fourth largest desert in the world. This is the hometown of poplar euphratica trees.

Autumn Color Appreciation:

Ejina is one of the only three remaining Populus euphratica woodlands in the world. The most famous one is the beautiful scenery of Populus euphratica in golden autumn. About ten days before and after the National Day every year, it is the best time to enjoy Populus euphratica in the local area - at a glance, the golden leaves under the sun are dancing against the blue sky, and the momentum is moving.

Most of the Populus euphratica forests in Ejina are located in the area from Yitiaoqiao to Badaoqiao in the north of Hubu Town. You might as well hike from Yiyi Bridge to Badao Bridge, where the exterior scenes of the movie "Hero" were filmed. Golden euphratica forests, red tamarisk bushes, white reed swamps, and green sky poplars make visitors seem to be walking in a colorful fairy tale.

When you arrive at the strange forest 28 kilometers southwest of Dalaihubu Town, Ejina Banner, you will see another scene. You will find that the large dead trunks of Populus euphratica trees are still standing upright with grotesque shapes. They are actually a kind of breathtaking beauty, as if you have entered a weird and mysterious city in a fantasy novel. Desert, blue sky, dead trees, and sunset constitute the most classic symbols of the strange forest.

When arriving in Ejina, you must not miss the largest, thickest and oldest Poplar euphratica tree in my country in Juyan Oasis (also known as Ejina Oasis). According to legend, this was the only undamaged tree left after the Torhut people came to this oasis and set fire to the forest more than 300 years ago. The Torhut people therefore believed that the tree was blessed by the gods. This tree was regarded as a sacred tree. It is 27.5 meters high and 6.5 meters in diameter at breast height. It has experienced hundreds of cold and heat and is still green and tall.

Tips

When driving into Ejina by yourself, be sure to prepare new tires, and it is best to hire an experienced driver to drive. You can also join some special photography groups of travel agencies, such as the Ejina Special Tour Autumn Color Photography Group of Nanhu International Travel and Western Holidays. There are off-road vehicles traveling through the Badain Jaran Desert for easy shooting.

October is the golden period for tourism. All hotels are fully booked and advance booking is required. In order to capture the scenery of the Populus euphratica forest at sunrise and sunset, it is best to prepare a tent for camping. Local hand-caught mutton and camel meat in sauce are very cheap. You can also try staple foods such as noodle soup and shaved noodles, which taste very good.

Nanjing Qixia Mountain

Reason for recommendation: Qixia Mountain is located 22 kilometers northeast of Nanjing. Its late autumn red leaves, especially the "Dongfeitian" Grottoes discovered in 2000, have become famous at home and abroad. tourist attraction. Qixia Mountain is not as high as Zhongshan Mountain, but it is quiet and quiet, with charming scenery and historical sites scattered throughout the peaks. It is known as "the most beautiful mountain in Jinling". Especially in Qixia in late autumn, the maple forest is like fire and the mountains are red. It is like a beautiful picture scroll. It is known as "the cow's head in spring, Qixia in autumn".

How to play: Qixia in late autumn, the red leaves are like fire, it is very spectacular to climb up and look into the distance