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PIERCE MITCHELLUnited States

Autumn in Huangshan! October to November is the perfect time to go, miss it and you'll have to wait another year

Who understands! Huangshan in October to November is like a "moving oil painting" 🎨 The maple trees in the West Sea Grand Canyon turn bright red, with strange pines and bizarre rocks as the backdrop. Every snap is wallpaper-worthy! The chance of sea of clouds from 6-8 AM is as high as 60% ☁️, the spectacular view of colorful forests reflecting on the sea of clouds will really make you want to scream! 🚶‍♂️ Highlight Routes | Suitable for both lazy travelers & deep explorers 🔹 One-day tour (lazy version): Save time without missing the sights South Gate → Yungu Cableway up → Shixin Peak (morning side light for red leaves + strange pines, perfect shots guaranteed) 🍁 → Black Tiger Pine → West Sea Grand Canyon small train (a must-ride! Traveling through colorful forests feels like entering a fairy tale world 🚂) → Bright Summit Peak (panoramic view, super wide sight) → Welcoming Pine → Yuping Cableway down 🔹 Two-day tour (deep version): Immersive autumn viewing - Day 1: Yungu Cableway up → Lion Peak (see the bizarre rock formations 🦁) → Danxia Peak (great mountain scenery for photos) → Paiyun Pavilion (explore the canyon entrance) → West Sea Grand Canyon (walk slowly, the autumn highlight) → Overnight on the mountain top (choose Baiyun Hotel! 5-minute walk to Bright Summit Peak, convenient for sunrise 🌅) - Day 2: Rush to Bright Summit Peak at 5 AM (secure a good spot! The sunrise prime spot waits for no one) → Aoyu Peak → Hundred-step Cloud Ladder (experience the fun of climbing 🧗) → Welcoming Pine → Descend the mountain 📸 Photo spot secrets | Teach you how to blow up your social feed 1. Bright Summit Peak: No.1 sunrise spot! Secure a place at the old weather station, bring a tripod to capture the flowing sea of clouds. When the golden light shines on the clouds at sunrise, it’s breathtaking. 2. Shixin Peak: Side light at 9 AM is legendary! Red leaves and strange pines in the same frame, the light and shadow are amazing, even your phone can take stunning shots 🍁 3. Paiyun Pavilion: Shoot the sunset at 3 PM! The light shines on the colorful forest, layers are maximized 🌄, every shot is atmospheric and cinematic. 4. West Sea small train: Must shoot inside the carriage! The window frames the autumn canyon colors like a natural picture frame 🖼️, press the shutter and you get an artsy shot. 💡 Tips & Pitfalls | Guide to avoid detours - Accommodation: Book mountain top rooms 20 days in advance! Bai’e Mountain Villa offers great value 💰, for convenience and sunrise viewing choose Baiyun Hotel (5-minute walk to Bright Summit Peak) - Food & Drink: Bring your own water bottle for hot water (bottled water on the mountain is 15 RMB/bottle, too expensive ❌), must-try dishes are dried bamboo shoots with braised pork and Huangshan sesame seed cake (savory and crispy 🥧) - Gear: Wear non-slip shoes + a windbreaker! Temperature difference between mountain top and bottom is 15℃, very cold in the early morning and evening 🧥; rent trekking poles at the base (10 RMB each, saves effort 🤙) - Tickets: Book via WeChat by searching “Huangshan Tourism Official Platform” 📱, seniors with ID get half price, don’t forget to book in advance! 🌾 Nearby spots worth visiting | Add 1 more day for more value Don’t rush to leave after Huangshan! - Tachuan: 1 hour drive from Huangshan, a poetic red leaf village 🍁, fewer people than Beijing’s Xiangshan but just as photogenic - Hongcun: Pink walls and black tiles framed by autumn scenery, stroll the ancient village and enjoy farmhouse cuisine, experience slow living 🏡 October in Huangshan is truly a top-tier experience, quickly gather your friends or family and go, don’t wait until next year to regret it!
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Posted: Oct 20, 2025
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