Clouds, mist, and red maple leaves unlock the real-life version of the immortal world!

✨ Best time to visit Late October to mid-November! High-altitude red leaves turn first (such as Hanpoukou), followed by lower areas (like Huajing) in late November, with ginkgo leaves lasting until early December. I went last week during the color transition period; the golden summit and orange-red mid-mountain were stunning! 🚡 Easy route Take the shuttle from the North Gate up the mountain → put down luggage on Guling Street → Ruqin Lake → Huajing → Jinxiu Valley → Xianren Cave → Meilu Villa → Former Conference Site. On the second day, watch the sunrise at Hanpoukou → Sandie Spring (only if you’re up for it). All the core spots checked off without exhausting your legs! 📸 Top photo spots 1️⃣ Hanpoukou morning mist: Arrive before 6:30 to get front-row spots; when the sea of clouds surges, Poyang Lake appears faintly, and pine tree silhouettes look like ink paintings 🏞️ 2️⃣ Lulin Lake boardwalk: Shoot red maples + clear water + yellow pavilion reflections in the afternoon with good lighting; occasional egrets flying by make it super dreamy 3️⃣ Meilu Villa wall: Climbing red leaves embrace the old Western-style house, the Republic of China autumn vibe is fully on 🍂 Hidden experiences ▪️ Send autumn postcards at the old post office on Guling Street, stamped with a special maple leaf postmark 🍁 ▪️ Moonlight Villa stone steps are carpeted thick with fallen leaves, the rustling sound when stepping on them is very soothing ▪️ Must-try local dishes: stir-fried stone ear mushrooms with eggs, cloud mist tea-flavored duck; at the farmhouse at the foot of the mountain, persimmons hang all over the yard and you can pick them freely 💡 Hard-earned tips ✅ Huge temperature difference at the summit! Thin down jacket + windbreaker is the way to go, scarf to protect your neck from the fierce wind ✅ Sandie Spring has 2,600 steps, choose carefully; if your legs are weak, switch to the gentle Wulongtan trail ✅ If driving, you need to transfer to the scenic shuttle bus; it’s recommended to stay on Guling Street and get up early to avoid tour groups The real-life version of "not recognizing the true face of Lushan"? Actually, the autumn colors are very distinct! Wake up in the morning wrapped in a blanket chasing the sea of clouds, sit in the courtyard of an old villa in the afternoon nibbling tea cakes—this is the right way to experience Lushan in autumn~📮