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Complete Guide to Autumn Photography in Wuyuan Shicheng|Immerse Yourself in an Ink Painting of Red Leaves and Morning Mist

Still searching for a destination that truly defines the pinnacle of Chinese-style "maple" scenery? Wuyuan Shicheng will give you a perfect score 💯. Here, there’s no commercial hustle, only red leaves 🍁, morning mist 🌫️, white walls with black tiles, and curling cooking smoke, together painting a breathing autumn ink scroll~ 📅 【Best Time to Visit】 11.20-12.10 Stunning Red Leaf Season‼️ 👉It’s recommended to travel midweek to avoid crowds; weekends get very busy, you know 🚌 【Transportation Tips】 · 🚄 High-speed train directly to Wuyuan Station → transfer to Qinghua Town shuttle → switch to a village minibus straight to Shicheng (total 1.5h) · 🚗 For self-driving, navigate to "Wuyuan Shicheng Village," the route is a free scenic gallery all the way · 🛺 Village sightseeing bus 10 RMB/person, a must for the lazy 🎫 【Ticket Deals】 Original price 60 RMB/person ✔️ Save 10 RMB by buying online 1 day in advance ✔️ Student ID gets half-price benefits 🏡 【Accommodation Recommendations】 Farmhouse B&Bs at 150-200 RMB per person are amazing! Open the window to see maple views + 5-minute walk to the viewing platform, no need to rush early in the morning to claim a spot👌 📸 【Photo Guide】 🌅 Morning shoot 6:00-8:30 ✨ Mist locks red maples + cooking smoke = magical scenes 🌇 Evening shoot 16:00-17:30 🌞 Slanting sunlight through maple leaves casting on mottled walls is absolutely stunning 🔥 Top 3 Legendary Photo Spots: 1️⃣ Under the century-old maple at the village entrance 👉 red maples and horse-head walls in a century-old frame 2️⃣ Viewing platform center spot 👉 drone perspective to capture the morning mist fairyland 3️⃣ Bluestone alley 👉 fallen leaves + back view = full cinematic vibe 👗【Outfit Formula】 Light colors + beret/scarf = autumn literary heroine Hanfu/New Chinese style = instantly become a painting character 🍲【Taste Explosion】 Must-try trio 👇 · Shicheng Hu Tofu (farmhouse version of spicy soup) · Firewood steamed pork (rich but not greasy, forever favorite) · Wuyuan rice wine (just the right tipsy) ⚠️【Avoid Pitfalls Tips】 · ❌ Don’t take unlicensed cars! Only use official operating vehicles · 🧥 Near 0℃ in the early morning! Wear your down jacket tight · 📱 Bring a power bank! Warning: phone battery may die from too much shooting · 😴 Recommended to stay 1 night! Same-day round trip will miss the famous morning mist scenes This autumn, bring 256G memory and just go for it! 📍 Check-in location: Shicheng Village, Dazhangshan Township, Wuyuan County, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province
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