Benxi Secret Realm Maple Viewing Guide

Enter the Little Jiuzhaigou of Northeast China! Benxi Laobian Valley’s autumn legendary colorful forest 🍁 China’s most beautiful maple leaf corridor is here! The red, yellow, and orange symphony is breathtakingly beautiful ✨ 📍Address: Dongyingfang Township, Benxi Manchu Autonomous County, Benxi City 🚗 Travel tip: Self-driving is recommended, 2 hours from Shenyang. Parking fee at the scenic area is 10 RMB per vehicle. 💫 Best viewing period like God spilled the paint palette Sunny afternoons from late September to mid-October are perfect when sunlight shines through the maple leaves! Drones can capture panoramic views of the canyon (advance notice required). 🌈 2 km dreamy walking route 1️⃣ Maple Valley Entrance → Colorful Lake A Jiuzhaigou-like view with water reflecting the colorful forest! The wooden boardwalk by the lake is a must-shoot spot. 2️⃣ Red Maple Beach → Waterfall Stream The density of red leaves at the beach is MAX, and the waterfall has a stunning 38-meter drop. 3️⃣ Canyon Viewing Platform → Tree Hole Secret Realm Climb the glass viewing platform to shoot the S-shaped stream from above; the popular tree hole requires queuing. 📸 Legendary photo spots • Reflection of Colorful Lake (morning with front light) • Heart-shaped maple leaf pile at Red Maple Beach • Tree hole silhouette (wear light-colored clothes) ⚠️ Pitfall prevention guide • Avoid crowds during the National Day holiday • Bring a thermos to collect mountain spring water • Wear non-slip shoes! Stones by the stream are covered with moss Recommended topics: