Stunning Autumn Colors Alert! Complete Guide to the Red Leaf Secret Spots of Kongtong Mountain

In the valleys of Kongtong Mountain, golden leaves drape the earth in warm autumn attire🍂 The autumn breeze brushes your face, and the red leaves dance across the hillsides, as if stepping into a fairy tale world—this is the right way to enjoy autumn!✨ Here comes the ultimate autumn hiking guide!👇 🚩Kongtong Mountain Scenic Area Address: Kongtong Town, Kongtong District, Pingliang City, Gansu Province 🕘Opening Hours: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM (Best visiting time: mid to late October) 🗺️ Perfect Route Plan: ⏰7:30 AM Get up and get ready (don’t forget breakfast!) 🚌8:00 AM Arrive at the South Gate of the scenic area (self-driving recommended, just navigate to "Kongtong Mountain Scenic Area") 🚠8:15 AM Take the scenic area shuttle bus to the cable car station (only 15 minutes) 🚡8:30 AM Ride the cable car straight to the mid-mountain (the scenery along the way is breathtaking!) 🚶9:00 AM Walk 20 minutes to the main peak viewing platform (start your photo spree📸) 📷 Must-visit Spots: ✨Main Peak Viewing Platform - perfect panoramic views ✨Sea of Clouds Viewing Platform - catching the sea of clouds is a bonus ✨Red Leaf Forest Trail - stroll on a carpet of red leaves ✨Cliffside Walkway - thrilling and great for photos 💰 Cost Details: ▫️Entrance Ticket: 90 RMB/person in peak season (online purchase may have discounts) ▫️Cable Car: 60 RMB/person one way (round trip ticket recommended at 120 RMB) 💡 Helpful Tips: ⏰Early risers win! Arrive before 8 AM to avoid crowds 👟Wear anti-slip hiking shoes, many muddy sections 👗Bright colors look great in photos! Red, yellow, and white all work well 🧥 Big temperature difference at the summit, bring a warm jacket 📱Signal is weak, download offline maps in advance 🍫Bring some snacks, hiking consumes a lot of energy 📅Best viewing period: October 10-25, 2024 🏡 Homestay Recommendations: There are many unique farmhouse homestays at the foot of the mountain, costing about 100-300 RMB per person. At night, you can enjoy farmhouse porridge and stargazing✨ The autumn colors of Kongtong Mountain are truly breathtaking! Ladies, hurry up! Miss it and you’ll have to wait another year～ 🍁