Laoshan Family Autumn Viewing: 5 Major Scenic Areas + Family Routes｜Unlock Ancient Trees and Red Maples with Kids

700-year-old Ginkgo + 350-year-old Ancient Maple! Laoshan’s autumn fairy tale, a meaningful experience for kids to play and learn～ 🍁 Jufeng Scenic Area (Photo 2️⃣) 📆 Best viewing period: Early November to mid-November 📍 Main viewing spots: Maple Garden (dense red maples), Hiking Trail (gentle and easy) 🗺️ Family autumn viewing route: Dahedong Customer Service Center → 🚠 Cable car lower station → Take cable car up the mountain (enjoy autumn from the air, kids get super excited) → Maple Garden (photo check-in, learn about red maples) → Hiking Trail (Bagua Gate mountain loop, gentle with no steep sections) → Return by cable car or on foot ✅ Family highlights: Cable car experience is fantastic, hiking route suitable for kids over 6, rest stops and educational signs along the way to teach kids about plants 🍂 Taiqing Scenic Area (Photo 3️⃣) 📆 Best viewing period: Early November to late November 📍 Main viewing spots: Taiqing Palace (ancient architecture + ancient ginkgo); Laozi Road, Taiqing Palace Moon Corridor (red maples) 🗺️ Family autumn viewing route: Dahedong Customer Service Center sightseeing bus → Bashui River Parking Lot → 🚶 Shanhai Wooden Boardwalk (gentle, no steps, stroller accessible) → Taiqing Palace (teach kids about Taoist culture, see millennium-old ginkgo) → 🚶 Laozi Road (dense red maples, great for photos) → 🚠 Taiqing Cableway → Mingxia Cave (ancient ginkgo, feel the charm of ancient trees) → 🚶 Descend to Shangqing Palace, Longtan Waterfall (kids can play in water, just a little) ✅ Family highlights: Wooden boardwalk is safe and comfortable, Longtan Waterfall meets kids’ water play needs, photos under Taiqing Palace’s ginkgo trees have a great atmosphere 🌳 Yangkou Scenic Area (Photo 4️⃣) 📆 Best viewing period: Late October to mid-November 📍 Main viewing spots: Around Taipingguan (ginkgo), Yangkou Cableway (panoramic red maples) 🗺️ Family autumn viewing route: Yangkou Visitor Center → Yangkou Cableway autumn viewing (overlook beautiful scenery) → Shouzi Peak (learn the Chinese character “Shou” for longevity, fun literacy) → Mitian Cave (mild adventure, kids love it, builds courage) → Tianyuan Summit for panoramic views (wide open view, see mountains meet sea) → Descend to Taipingguan → Lion Peak (watch sunset, feel the beauty of nature) → Return ✅ Family highlights: Mitian Cave is full of adventure, Shouzi Peak offers fun literacy, suitable for school-age children 🍂 Huayan Scenic Area (Photo 5️⃣) 📆 Best viewing period: Early November to mid-November 📍 Main viewing spots: Hiking Trail (red maples), Huayan Temple (ginkgo + ancient architecture) 🗺️ Family autumn viewing route: Yangkou Parking Lot → 🚌 Scenic area sightseeing bus → Faxian Square → Huazang World Gate → Pagoda Courtyard → Yuanzi Stone (photo check-in) → Huayan Temple (see ancient ginkgo, tell kids temple stories and history) → Naluoyan Cave (simple visit, feel religious culture) or return the same way ✅ Family highlights: Fewer tourists, quiet environment, gentle route, suitable for younger kids, lets kids calmly experience cultural atmosphere 🍁 Jiushui Scenic Area (Photo 6️⃣) 📆 Best viewing period: Early November to mid-November 📍 Main viewing spots: Weizhu Pavilion (ginkgo), Maple Avenue (red maples) 🗺️ Family autumn viewing route: Jiushui Transfer Center → Guanlao Parking Lot → Wooden Boardwalk → Inner Sanshui → Wuji Pond → Ziqu Pond → Juhua Pond (kids can play in water and catch small fish, bring small nets) → Weizhu Pavilion (ancient ginkgo, photo check-in) → Return the same way or take a loop route ✅ Family highlights: Many water ponds along the way to satisfy kids’ water play needs, Maple Avenue’s colors are vivid, great for photos 🍁 Shenqing Palace (Photo 7️⃣) 📆 Best viewing period: Early November to mid-late November 🌟 Highlight: 350-year-old ancient maple tree, orange-red leaves, perfect for family photos 🧭 Self-driving navigation: Laoshan Granny Temple, park in front of “Fude Palace” stone, then walk up 15 minutes (short and easy route) ☕️ Nearby activities: Farmhouse feast (children’s menu available, mild flavors), village café (offers children’s drinks) 🏡 Family Accommodation Guide: Recommended stays: "Qingdao Laoshan Beach Castle Hotel" and "Laoshan Academy Hotel." Among them, "Laoshan Blue Sea Hotel" and "Laoshan Fishing Village Homestay Cluster" offer great value, family rooms, children’s play facilities, and breakfast. Some homestays provide fishing village life experiences, close to scenic areas, convenient for travel, ideal for family stays. Laoshan’s autumn scenery is stunning, and every route lets kids play and learn at the same time. Hurry and plan this family autumn viewing trip～