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Fall Viewing Attractions
Top 50 Fall Viewing Attractions near Huating [2025]
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Guangwu Mountain Tourist Area
4.7
/5
2096 reviews
7.0
From JPY 2504
Based on 6 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8608278861279
Address: Guangwushanzhen, Nanjiang, Bazhong, Sichuan, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 days
Highlights:
Osmanthus & wild chrysanthemum bloom
The annual Guangwu Mountain Red Leaf Festival is in full swing
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This was an unexpected bonus. The attractions we had originally planned to visit were closed at the last minute, so we had to discuss and decide on the current itinerary. Everyone praised it highly, as the shuttle buses made visiting all the attractions very convenient.
Guangwu Mountain is a tourist area located in Guangwu Mountain Town, Nanjiang County, Bazhong City, Sichuan Province, covering an area of 235 square kilometers. Its altitude is over 2000 meters. As its name suggests, the mountain is often shrouded in fog. It's best to visit in September when the autumn leaves are in full bloom.
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Qinling Scenic Area
4.9
/5
17 reviews
5.9
>100 km from downtown
Address: Chang'an Section of Xi'an National Highway 210
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 day
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In late autumn, the Qinling Scenic Area in Baoji boasts picturesque autumn scenery, making it an excellent destination for autumn foliage viewing. Its autumnal features include:
Rich Natural Landscapes
● Vibrant Mountain Forests: From the high slopes of Taibai County and Feng County, the mountains rise and fall, their leaves shimmering with vibrant colors, like a colorful floral garment. The mountain forest scenery is ever-changing; sometimes dense foliage creates interplay of light and shadow; sometimes ancient trees reach for the sky, with white birch trees interspersed among the pines; sometimes the forests are ablaze with color, the shrubs ablaze with red, yellow, and green. In the dense forests, the "path to poetry and distant places" is strewn with fallen leaves; on the cliffs, red maples and smoke trees seem to be messengers welcoming autumn. Like Taibai Mountain National Forest Park, the altitude difference creates "four seasons in one mountain," forming a vertical spectrum from the red leaves of the smoke trees at the foot of the mountain to the first snow at the summit, with the red birch forests like fire and the Taibai redwoods gleaming golden.
● Unique Waterscape Combinations: In the deep mountains after a rain, the autumn rain washes the mountains clean and bright, mist hangs over the slopes, and clouds swirl around the peaks, while the forests are lush and verdant. In the valleys, streams swell like wild oxen, waterfalls cascade like white silk, and water droplets dance with fallen leaves. For example, the Xushui River in Huangbaiyuan is crystal clear, reflecting the colorful forests on both banks; the water in Dajian Valley Scenic Area is emerald green, with red leaves falling into the water and creating a charming scene with cold-water fish; the waterfall in Qingfengxia Forest Park is like a white ribbon hanging over the colorful forest, and the pool reflects the red leaves.
Diverse Cultural Customs
● Rustic Autumn Charm of Mountain Villages: In the early morning, in the mountain valleys, rural roads wind their way through the landscape, ginkgo trees dot the cypress trees, vegetable gardens are filled with bok choy, red chili peppers, and corn stalks, peach trees are covered in fallen leaves, white walls and blue tiles are half-hidden, persimmon trees are laden with red persimmons, and dogs bark, creating a rustic mountain atmosphere.
● Historical and Cultural Relics: Many historical and cultural relics are integrated with the autumn scenery here. For example, the Famen Temple Cultural Scenic Area boasts a thousand-year-old temple that blends beautifully with autumn colors. Golden ginkgo trees line the paths, fallen leaves carpet the ground, and the ethereal sound of Buddhist chants evokes a sense of Zen. The Zhougong Temple, with its three-thousand-year-old trees and ancient buildings shrouded in red leaves, is the birthplace of Zhou culture and dignified in its solemn elegance.
Featured Travel Experiences
● Scenic Driving: The Taiyang Highway is a stunning driving route connecting Taibai County and Yang County. Along the way, you'll find vibrant forests, iconic spots like the Daling Cloud Sea, and links to attractions such as Huangbaiyuan Dajiangou, Erlangba Terraces, and Huayang Ancient Town.
● Hiking Exploration: The Huangbaiyuan Walnut Flat Scenic Area is a classic hiking route, allowing you to traverse ancient trees and experience the primeval forest; you can also hike the Wenchuan Ancient Road, touching traces of a thousand years of history.
The Qinling Mountains in Baoji offer picturesque autumn scenery, making it a great destination for a fall outing. Here are some highlights and viewing locations:
Autumn Highlights
● Colorful Forests: Acer truncatum, redwood, ginkgo, beech, oak, and other trees bloom vibrantly in autumn, showcasing rich hues of red, yellow, and green. For example, Huangbaiyuan, from the peak to the foot of the mountain, blends red, yellow, orange, and green, with over ten shades of red and yellow leaves.
● Unique Waterscapes: The emerald green of the Jialing River contrasts beautifully with the vibrant forests along its banks. In places like Lingguan Gorge, the blend of mountain and water creates a picturesque scene.
● Wild Chrysanthemums: Deep within the Qinling Mountains, you'll encounter a sea of golden wild chrysanthemums, each in its own unique form and fragrance, adorned with bees and butterflies.
Recommended Viewing Spots
● Huangbaiyuan: Located in the heart of the Qinling Mountains, with a forest coverage rate exceeding 96%, it offers a blend of northern scenery and the beauty of southern China. The best viewing period is from mid-October to mid-November, when the Taiyang Highway traverses the region, creating a vibrant scene. The Dajiangou Waterfall cascades, towering trees, and foliage reveals its vibrant autumn colors.
● Zibai Mountain: From mid-October to early November, this is the first place in the Qinling Mountains to be "touched by autumn." Take the cable car up the mountain, and you'll smell the fragrance of pine needles. Alpine meadows alternate with withered yellow grass and scattered red maples. The Tiantan Cave nestles amidst the vibrant forests, offering breathtaking sunset views.
● Taibai Mountain: From late November to early December, the scenery showcases a lingering blend of autumn and winter. At the foot of the mountain, red birch forests still retain their autumn colors. Ascending the mountain, you'll see snow-covered maple leaves, a sea of rolling clouds, and a juxtaposition of red maple, white snow, and bluestone.
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Huang Bai Yuan
4.0
/5
192 reviews
5.2
From JPY 1263
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609174934369
Address: Huangbaicheng Township, Taibai County, Baoji City
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 day
Highlights:
Autumn wild chrysanthemums in bloom
Autumn foliage: vibrant & colorful
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The autumn scenery here is very beautiful, and the water scenery is also beautiful. When we went there, there were few tourists in late autumn, so the photos were very good. We took the sightseeing bus to the end and got off, then walked down the wooden plank road to enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Huangbaiyuan has beautiful scenery, with unique and colorful rocks. The road is basically flat and not difficult to walk on. The mountains are full of red leaves in autumn. The river in the canyon hits the boulders and rushes down the valley. In the pools with slow currents, the water is crystal clear.
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Zibai Mountain National Forest Park
4.3
/5
560 reviews
5.7
From JPY 13303
Based on 8 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609163980168
Address: 汉中市留坝县留侯镇紫柏山南天门
Recommended sightseeing time: 3–4 hours
Highlights:
Cable car & stunning autumn views
Fragrant osmanthus in autumn
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The scenery is very beautiful, it's like the Little Switzerland of Shaanxi, haha. The cableway is very long, and it's basically vertical up and down at the end. There's a lot of fog and the temperature difference is big. It's recommended to wear a jacket.
Including the cableway, the total cost is about 110 per person. The cost-effectiveness is not high in Shaanxi. After getting off the cableway, you still need to hike for a while, which is quite good. It's easy and you can exercise a little bit~
The beautiful scenery on the top of the mountain is worth it, but the infrastructure of the scenic area is average, the guidance is not clear, the garbage is a little scattered (controllable), the cable car feels old and there is no way to take pictures. It's gray, and the natural scenery is nothing to say
Under special circumstances, you can be taken to the scenic area for free from the intersection, but the cable car is out of service, so you have to walk up and down, which is quite troublesome, and there is nothing new, all pine trees and steps. There is no water, no fun, and the shuttle bus in the scenic area is still 10 yuan one way, which is not a good experience
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Liping National Forest Park
4.6
/5
502 reviews
5.4
From JPY 1851
Based on 2 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609165691111
Address: Hanli Road, Liping Town, Nanzheng District, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 day
Highlights:
Fragrant osmanthus blooms in fall
Autumn views of Bashan forest
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Hanzhong – Liping National Forest Park 🍁
This is what I'd call a "hidden gem."
There are no throngs of tourists, only vibrant autumn foliage. The sweet, clean air, the streams, waterfalls, and emerald pools that accompany you along the way, allow you to quiet your mind and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature… Shiyue Tan (Eighteen Moon Pools) boasts exquisite waterfalls and pools paired with colorful forests, while Liping offers tranquil valleys and clear springs, both superior to the must-see Micang Mountain. If Micang Mountain is about tourism, then Liping is like a martial arts novel-style mountain and water adventure…
Arriving at the less-visited but beautiful Liping at the perfect time of year was truly amazing. It was less crowded, the scenery was stunning, and the area remained largely undeveloped, with little commercialization, creating a comfortable atmosphere. The only slight drawback was the lack of adequate promotion and information about the attractions.
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Ancient Guanyin Temple
4.4
/5
84 reviews
4.4
Qinling Round Hill Road/Qinling Wildlife Park | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8602985867417
Address: Luohandong Village, Dongda Street, Chang'an District, Xi'an
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 hours
Highlights:
Ginkgo leaves cover the ancient temple
The ancient ginkgo tree (1,400 yrs history)
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In Xi'an, which is rich in historical charm, there are many famous ancient temples at the foot of Mount Zhongnan. Although Guanyin Temple has gone through the washing and tempering of time, it was originally an unknown one among many ancient monuments. Its uniqueness lies in an ancient tree in it - the ginkgo tree that is more than 1,400 years old. This golden ancient tree has not withered and dilapidated because of the passage of time. Instead, it exudes a more tranquil vitality and once became popular on social media. Due to force majeure, the temple has been closed, and the ginkgo leaves in late autumn are not golden enough, but it is not easy to be lucky enough to see it. This year's ginkgo tree will still be dazzlingly yellow. Without the disturbance of tourists, it must be more beautiful.
Ancient Guanyin Zen Temple is located in the suburbs of Xi'an, at the foot of Qinling Mountains. It is one of the thousand-year-old temples in Zhongnan Mountain. The temple is quiet and solemn, and the scenery is pleasant. There is an ancient ginkgo tree over 1,400 years old in the backyard, which was planted by Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin. The branches are lush and green, and the ginkgo nuts are hanging on the branches, which is very beautiful.
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Han Yangling National Archaeological Site Park
4.6
/5
1834 reviews
6.3
From JPY 871
Based on 706 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8602962657530
Address: Weicheng, Xianyang, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
Highlights:
Chrysanthemums & more in fall
Chrysanthemums bloom & colorful scenery
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Tickets booked online need to be exchanged for paper tickets at the scenic area entrance. Each ticket costs 40 yuan and is valid for all areas; you need to show your ticket to enter each venue and the ginkgo forest. This trip was mainly to see the ginkgo forest; most of the ginkgo trees were yellow, and some were still a mix of yellow and green—the scenery was beautiful.
A typical representative of Han Dynasty imperial tombs, a concrete manifestation of the reigns of Emperors Wen and Jing, the archaeological park built around the tomb complex offers a dialogue with history, and its stunning autumn scenery is even more captivating.
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Zhuque National Forest Park
4.6
/5
378 reviews
5.2
Based on 18 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8602984970888
Address: Laoyu Baliping, Hu County, Xi'an
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 day
Highlights:
Fragrant osmanthus blooms in fall
Expansive golden fir woodlands (In autumn)
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The scenery is nice, but be sure to check the weather and cloud chart before visiting. Ice Crystal Peak is only open on sunny days. Also, if you're not in good physical condition, you'll need to get there early to take the cable car to get to the trailhead before it closes.
Also, the scenic area doesn't clearly state whether Ice Crystal Peak is open that day at the foot of the mountain, so you can only find out when you get there. Needs improvement.
The forest park offers convenient transportation and beautiful scenery, but it's important to arrive early and return early to avoid traffic, as driving and riding the cable car will waste considerable time. Transportation within the park has a clearly defined fee structure, so choose according to your budget. Food stalls are reasonably priced, but the quality is average. For even more stunning views, you'll need to climb to the highest peaks.
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Guan'E Gou Scenic Area
4.2
/5
1398 reviews
7.1
From JPY 1741
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609396229138
Address: Suburb of Dangchang County, Longnan City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
Highlights:
Chrysanthemums & osmanthus in autumn
Chrysanthemums bloom in autumn
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Guange Valley is divided into two scenic areas: Guanzhu Valley and E'man Valley. Leigu Mountain is located within Guanzhu Valley. The ticket is valid for two days. On the first day, we visited Guanzhu Valley and took the cable car up Leigu Mountain. On the second day, we visited E'man Valley. Overall, it was a good experience. However, the two scenic areas are 17 kilometers apart, and there is no direct bus. You can only drive or take a taxi.
Guanegou is a very beautiful place. Take the official bus of the scenic area and walk a short distance inside to see waterfalls one after another. It is very photogenic and beautiful!
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Hanzhong Mount Longtoushan International Tourism Resort
4.6
/5
2247 reviews
7.2
From JPY 1176
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609168158888
Address: Within Xiaonanhai Town, Nanzheng District, Hanzhong City
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 day
Highlights:
Chrysanthemums & osmanthus in autumn
Colorful autumn leaves viewing
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I heard it's beautiful and requires sunny days, but unfortunately it rained the day we went, so we knew we wouldn't see anything. We were hoping the weather would clear up on the mountain, but to no avail. Two sections of the escalator were under repair, so we walked up a slope and then circled the boardwalk, but it was all foggy. It was a real shame we didn't see any beautiful scenery!
Painless mountain climbing: First, take the cable car up the mountain, then climb three sections of ladders directly to the summit.
To the right: Take the scenic shuttle bus to the Oil Painting Forest to view the autumn leaves; the route is downhill and takes approximately 60-90 minutes.
To the left: Hike along the Dragon Head Cloud Plank Road; the plank road is flat and easy to walk, but the return trip involves climbing stairs, making it more strenuous and taking approximately 120-180 minutes.
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