Autumn Family Trip at the Foot of Huangshan! Exploring the Taoist Secret Realm of Qiyun Mountain with Kids

“Four major Taoist sacred sites hidden at the foot of Huangshan, visited twice by the famous traveler Xu Xiake!” Autumn at Qiyun Mountain, with Danxia red cliffs and colorful forests, is full of fairy-like charm—perfect for taking kids along ​​📍Location: Qiyunshan Town, Xiuning County, Huangshan City – Autumn at Qiyun Mountain is like a fairyland! The Danxia red cliffs become even more spectacular against the backdrop of golden colorful forests. Ancient Taoist temples nestled in the mountains are shrouded in mist. Bringing kids here lets you enjoy breathtaking natural scenery and experience the charm of traditional culture, starting a healing parent-child journey of Taoist exploration～ ​​🚄Transportation: Take the high-speed train to Huangshan North Station → taxi for 30 minutes (50 RMB) or take Xiuning Bus Route 1 for 1 hour direct. Taxi is recommended with kids to save time and energy. 📅​​Parent-Child Itinerary​​ ​​Day 1: Fairy Mountain Night Tour · Experience Intangible Cultural Heritage ▪️15:00 Check in at Xiangfurui Hotel (5-minute walk to the cable car, spacious and comfortable family rooms, provides children’s toiletries for convenience and rest) ▪️16:00 Hengjiang Bamboo Rafting (40 RMB/person, the clear autumn waters of Hengjiang flow gently, with picturesque autumn scenery on both banks, evoking the misty Jiangnan vibe. Kids can get close to nature’s beauty) ▪️18:00 Dinner at Yuehua Tianjie Farmhouse (Recommended: Mao tofu 15 RMB/portion, stinky mandarin fish 88 RMB/portion, plus kid-friendly steamed fish and stir-fried seasonal vegetables, delicious and nutritious) ▪️19:30 Night tour of Qiyun Town: 🔥 Watch the Hengjiang Dragon Boat Dance at Dengfeng Bridge | Intangible Cultural Heritage Iron Flower Show | Fire Pot Parade (Iron Flower show is limited to Friday/Saturday nights, reserve front seats early. The dazzling iron flowers bloom in the night sky, kids will be thrilled) 🌌20:00 Fish Lantern Night Tour (Perfect for lantern photos, stroll with kids holding fish lanterns through the ancient town, feel the festive atmosphere, great for parent-child photos) ​​Day 2: Fairy Mountain Taoist Quest · Unlock the Danxia Wonders 🚡8:30 Cable car up the mountain (round trip 130 RMB, 10 minutes one way. Taking the cable car with kids offers a panoramic view of autumn Qiyun Mountain, where Danxia red cliffs and colorful forests intertwine in spectacular scenery) 🗺️Moderate parent-child hiking on the middle loop (6 hours total, suitable for kids with good stamina): Wangxian Tower → Dongtian Fudi (cliff inscriptions, tell kids the historical stories behind the carvings) → Zhenxian Cave Mansion (a must-see natural wonder with giant carvings and cliff hanging coffins, letting kids experience the blend of nature and culture) → Yuehua Tianjie (cliffside Huizhou-style village, morning mist makes it look like a market in the sky, let kids feel the rustic village atmosphere) → Taisu Palace (main hall with thriving incense, Taoist architectural symmetry, explain Taoist culture to kids) → Xiaohutian (secret cave, perfect for framed silhouette photos, rainy days add a natural fairy filter) → Yuxu Palace (red-walled Taoist temple, a must for Hanfu enthusiasts, dress kids in Hanfu for atmospheric photos) → Fanglazhai (steep steps for aerial shots of the Danxia canyon, not for those afraid of heights, can be viewed from afar) → Danxia Corridor (red cliff wonder, best lighting at 4 PM, autumn colorful forests reflected on the cliffs, breathtakingly beautiful) → Cable car down the mountain 📸​​9 Top Parent-Child Photo Spots​​ 1️⃣ ​​Zhenxian Cave Mansion​​: Giant “Heavenly Creation” carvings + cliff hanging coffins, perfect for memorable family photos 2️⃣ ​​Yuehua Tianjie​​: Aerial shots of cliff villages, morning mist looks like a market in the sky, capture stunning moments with kids 3️⃣ ​​Taisu Palace​​: Main hall incense burner peak in the frame, Taoist architectural symmetry, feel the charm of traditional culture 4️⃣ ​​Xiaohutian​​: Cave framed silhouette photos, rainy days add a natural fairy filter, great atmosphere for parent-child photos 5️⃣ ​​Yuxu Palace​​: Ming dynasty red walls + Danxia red cliffs, Hanfu photo sessions are amazing, let kids experience Hanfu beauty 6️⃣ ​​Fanglazhai​​: Summit aerial shots of Danxia canyon (not for those afraid of heights), suitable for older kids 7️⃣ ​​Danxia Corridor​​: Red cliff fault with light and shadow interplay, best at 4 PM, capture stunning autumn scenery 8️⃣ ​​Wangxian Tower​​: Cable car station overlooking the sea of clouds, use live mode on your phone to capture cloud changes 9️⃣ ​​Hengjiang Night Tour​​: Capture dynamic light trails during the fish lantern parade, super loving parent-child interaction 🌟​​Useful Tips​​ ▪️ ​​Gear​​: Prepare a lightweight backpack for kids + 2 bottles of water + sun protection clothing + non-slip sports shoes. Hiking poles save 30% effort, making hiking with kids easier ▪️ ​​Accommodation​​: Xiangfurui / Freedom Treehouse, mountain views from the window, complete family facilities, letting kids rest well ▪️ ​​Night Tour​​: Iron Flower show limited to Friday/Saturday nights, reserve front seats early, watch with kids safely and keep distance ▪️ ​​Cable Car​​: Stops operating at 16:50! Missing it means a 3-hour hike down, so manage your time carefully ▪️ ​​Hidden Perks​​: Summer student free admission, university student combo ticket 88 RMB (check the official website for autumn discounts) ​​“Danxia red cliffs as a canvas, Taoist mountain views like a dream—this is the true fairy charm of Jiangnan in autumn!” Experience the collision of nature and culture with your kids at Qiyun Mountain, creating warm family memories～