Xiuwu Autumn Foliage Private Route

This autumn, you must plan a trip to Yuntai Mountain to enjoy the maple leaves🍁! The red leaves dye the layers of mountains, the canyon waterfalls and glass plank road are thrilling, and there is a thousand-year-old ancient temple for peaceful prayers. It’s truly a visual feast bestowed by nature! 📍Check in at Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area Address: 2 km north of Shaqiang Village, Qixian Town, Xiuwu County, Jiaozuo City Opening Hours: March-November 7:00-17:30 (last entry at 17:00) December-February 7:30-17:30 (last entry at 16:30) Ticket: 130 RMB 💡Must-visit attractions: 1️⃣ Hongshi Gorge: The canyon waterfalls are spectacular, and the red leaves cover the forest during the season. Every photo is a masterpiece. 2️⃣ Glass Plank Road: A transparent plank road built on the cliff edge, challenging your courage. Dare to look down? 3️⃣ Zhuyu Peak: The best spot for panoramic views. If lucky, you can see the sea of clouds and sunrise. 4️⃣ Zifang Lake: The water is crystal clear, and the maple leaves reflected on the shore create a stunning painting. 5️⃣ Wanshan Temple: A thousand-year-old ancient temple with thriving incense. You can get a peace amulet to take home. 🍁Best tour route: 7:00 Take the scenic area shuttle bus to Zhuyu Peak (recommended to get up early to see the sunrise and sea of clouds) 9:30 Visit Hongshi Gorge (the area with the densest red leaves) 12:00 Have lunch near Zifang Lake Scenic Area (recommended farmhouse restaurant in the scenic area, try the steamed rainbow trout) 14:00 Challenge the Glass Plank Road (remember to take photos!) 16:00 Visit Wanshan Temple for prayers 17:00 Return to the scenic area entrance 🍜Food recommendations: - Yuntai Mountain Rainbow Trout: tender meat with delicious farmhouse flavor - Xiuwu County specialty snacks: sour soup beef noodles and spicy hot pot are very authentic - Wild vegetable scrambled eggs at farmhouse restaurants near the scenic area are worth trying 🏡Accommodation tips: You can choose to stay at Yuntai Mountain Hotel inside the scenic area for easy access to continue exploring the next day; or stay at hotels in Xiuwu County for better value, just a 10-minute drive to the scenic area in the morning. 📌Useful tips: 1. Large temperature difference in autumn, bring a windproof jacket 2. Wear comfortable hiking shoes, some sections require long walks 3. The red leaf season is crowded, it’s best to avoid peak times (weekdays are ideal) 4. The scenic area is large, it’s recommended to buy a sightseeing bus ticket (60 RMB/person) This trip to Yuntai Mountain made me deeply realize "no need to travel far, beautiful scenery is right around you." The autumn-exclusive scenery is truly unmissable! Already looking forward to checking in again next year’s red leaf season~