The best place to enjoy autumn around New Year's Day in Guangzhou - Shimen National Forest Park!

📍Location: Shimen National Forest Park is located in Wenquan Town, Conghua District, Guangzhou, about 86 km from downtown Guangzhou. It is a great place to enjoy autumn in the suburbs of Guangzhou. 🌄Attractions • Shimen Scenic Area: Known for its majestic stone gate, Shimen plum blossoms, and autumn and winter red leaves, you can also see thousand-year-old banyan trees and Shimen streams. • Shizao Scenic Area: With its original secondary forest and Shizao Tianchi, it is a great place to escape the summer heat and enjoy flowers. • Canyon Adventure Area: A canyon over 2,500 meters long, with high mountains, deep valleys, and clear streams, it is a paradise for adventure lovers. • Countryside Area: Offers accommodation, dining, and entertainment, with nearly 1,000 acres of fruit trees, where you can experience rural life. • Tiantangding Scenic Area: At an altitude of 1,210 meters, it is the highest peak in Guangzhou, offering a panoramic view of the magnificent natural scenery. 🚗Directions • Self-driving: From Guangzhou, you can choose the Airport Expressway, Daguang Expressway, or Congdongshen Expressway, and navigate to Shimen National Forest Park. • Public transportation: Take the subway to Conghua Bus Station, then transfer to Bus No. 16 to Shimen National Forest Park Station. 🎫Ticket information: Adult ticket is CNY 40, vehicle ticket is CNY 10. 📸Check-in spots • Maple Forest Red Leaf Scenic Area: The maple forest is picturesque and is one of the main attractions for viewing red leaves. • Zuihong Pavilion Scenic Area: The mountain is covered with tallow trees, and the leaves are like a palette, with red, yellow, and green colors. • Hongfeng Lake Scenic Area: The water scenery and red leaves are reflected in the lake, creating a beautiful scene. • Tianchi Flower Sea: The flowers bloom all year round, colorful and beautiful, like a fairyland. 🌟Best time to visit: The red leaf viewing season in Shimen National Forest Park usually starts in November and lasts until mid-December. Late December to early January is the best time to view the red leaves in Shimen. ⚠️Notes • Pets are not allowed in the park. • Do not smoke in the forest area to prevent forest fires. • The park is large, so it is recommended to bring some food and water. • Pay attention to weather changes and take sun protection and warmth measures. Bring this guide and go to Shimen National Forest Park to feel the charm of autumn! 🍂🍁