The autumn colors of Mount Tai are stunning—please keep this photo check-in guide handy

In autumn, it’s like nature has spilled its palette 🎨, with red and yellow intertwined forests, ancient temple ginkgo trees, and dreamy seas of clouds. Every shot looks like a masterpiece! I’ve put together this super detailed autumn photo check-in guide for you—grab it now~ ✨ Complete Guide to Mount Tai’s Autumn Highlights [Sea of Clouds and Sunrise] 🏔️ Best spots: Jade Emperor Peak, Riguang Peak, South Heavenly Gate ⏰ Best time: Around sunrise (remember to check the sunrise time!) 💡 Tip: Arrive 1 hour early to secure a spot, bring a tripod for time-lapse shots [Colorful Forests] 🍁 Best spots: Houshiwu, Caishixi, Taohuayu ⏰ Best time: 9-11 AM for soft light 📸 Must-shoot: Slow shutter creek + autumn leaves, absolutely stunning! [Ancient Architecture in Autumn] 🏯 Best spots: Dai Temple, Yuquan Temple, Bixia Shrine 💛 Must check-in: Dai Temple’s “Ginkgo King,” golden leaves with red walls are a perfect match [Cultural Landscapes] 🪨 Best spots: Shibapan, along Hongmen Road 🎞️ Shooting tip: Ancient building steps + autumn leaves, very atmospheric 📍 Address: Hongmen Road, Daiyue District, Tai’an City, Shandong Province ⏳ Opening hours: April to October, 5:00 AM to 11:59 PM 🎫 Ticket: 115 RMB 📸 Must-shoot Scene Babysitter-Level Guide 1️⃣ Mountain Top Sea of Clouds Sunrise • Shooting spots: Riguang Peak, Jade Emperor Peak • Gear: Wide-angle + telephoto lenses essential • Technique: +1 exposure compensation for soft morning light 2️⃣ Ancient Temple Ginkgo Masterpiece • Dai Temple Ginkgo King: over a thousand years old! • Shooting angle: low-angle upward shot is stunning • Golden hour: 3-5 PM for best light and shadow 3️⃣ Caishixi Slow Shutter • How to shoot: ND filter + tripod • Creative idea: fallen leaves floating on water, super beautiful 🗺️ 2-Day Photography Itinerary Recommendation Day 1️⃣ Morning: Hongmen → Zhongtianmen (shoot stone carvings and autumn colors) Afternoon: South Heavenly Gate → Jade Emperor Peak (shoot sunset silhouettes) Evening: Stay at the mountain top to wait for sunrise Day 2️⃣ Early morning: Riguang Peak for sea of clouds sunrise Morning: Houshiwu for colorful forest layers Afternoon: Caishixi for water and autumn scenery 💡 Practical Tips • Big temperature difference! Bring a windbreaker • Bring a flashlight for night climbs 🔦 • Professional gear: tripod and polarizing filter are must-haves • September to November is the best autumn viewing period