Don't miss out—this happens only once a year!

🛬【Itinerary】 D1: Hanzhong → Liping Forest Park (Stay at a local guesthouse near the entrance, breathe fresh air and start the trip) D2: Xinghan Scenic Area to watch Han Show → Longtoushan Cliff Walkway + Sunset Cloud Sea (Stay at a mountaintop hotel) D3: Micang Mountain Red Leaf Valley hiking (best red foliage in mid-to-late October) → Stay at a guesthouse in Guangwushan Town D4: Light hiking at Shibayue Pond + slow shutter photography of waterfalls → Return to town guesthouse D5: Lion Valley Ranch to pet sheep → Zibai Mountain Sinkhole Meadow → Zhangliang Temple for fortune-telling → Stay at a guesthouse in Liuba County D6: Gaojiang Road Metasequoia Corridor + 4,000-year-old Ginkgo King → Overlook from Chaiguan Ridge → Return to Hanzhong in the afternoon and end the trip Recommendation: Visit between mid-October and early November for peak red foliage; self-driving or chartering a car for 6 days is the most comfortable option. Photography enthusiasts can add an extra day for morning mist shots. ⛺【Must-Visit Attractions】 1️⃣ Longtoushan: "Little Switzerland" of southern Shaanxi, cable car takes 5 minutes to reach the cloud sea, 360° cliff walkway with stunning views 📸 2️⃣ Micang Mountain: The pinnacle of red foliage in China, 10km forest trail with caramel-colored leaves 🍁 3️⃣ Shibayue Pond: 18 emerald-like pools, best lighting at 3 PM, water looks naturally filtered 💚 4️⃣ Lion Valley Ranch: High-altitude meadow in Qinling Mountains, sheep and cows look like fluffy cotton candy, perfect for Windows wallpaper shots 🐑 5️⃣ Gaojiang Road: Metasequoia Avenue with breathtaking autumn scenery, drone shots are a must, free along the way 🛣️ 🍩【Must-Try Foods】 - Hanzhong Hot Noodles (freshly steamed at morning stalls, spicier is tastier) 🌶️ - Liuba Steamed Pastry (layered with sugar crust, crumbles in one bite) 🥧 - Zibai Mountain Bacon Stir-Fried Bamboo Shoots (local pork + wild bamboo shoots, full of wok aroma) 🥓 - Liping Acorn Jelly (Qinling specialty, perfect with mustard soy sauce) 🍜 🏨【Accommodation Tips】 - Liping: Forest cabins at "Liping Inn," wake up to frost-covered trees 🌲 - Longtoushan: Mountaintop "Cloud Hotel" offers cloud sea breakfast, book a month in advance ☁️ - Guangwushan Town: Newly opened "Red Leaf Lodge" with floor heating and large scenic windows, perfect for red foliage photography 📸 - Liuba County: "Old Street Sanqiu Guesthouse," a century-old courtyard conversion, 30 seconds to night stroll the old street 🎐 🚌【Transportation Tips】 - Best option: Rent a car at Hanzhong Airport/High-Speed Rail Station, all roads are paved and accessible by sedan. - For non-drivers: Charter a 5-seater car from Hanzhong Station for 600 RMB/day, driver also serves as a guide. - Note: Tickets for Longtoushan and Zibai Mountain require reservations; entry with ID card. 🧡【Tips】 ① Bring a windbreaker and fleece; mountaintop temperatures are below 10°C in the morning and evening 🥶 ② Traffic jams during red foliage season weekends—leave by 7 AM 🚗 ③ Shibayue Pond walkways are slippery—wear anti-slip shoes and bring trekking poles 🦯 ④ Drones require real-name registration; flying is prohibited at Longtoushan ⚠️ ⑤ Weak signal in mountainous areas—download offline maps in advance 📲