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Fall Viewing Attractions
Top 50 Fall Viewing Attractions near Ruyang [2025]
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Laojun Mountain Scenic Spot
4.7
/5
11814 reviews
8.5
Laojunshan Scenic Area | 88.4 km from downtown
Phone +86037966873890
Address: Laojun Mountain, Geological Square, Luanchuan County, Luoyang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Fragrant osmanthus blooms in fall
Lao Jun Mountain's red autumn leaves
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I was blown away by the scenery of Laojun Mountain. It's a place I'd love to visit again. My only regret was that I didn't get any beer. I drove into the scenic area and only realized after exiting that the beer pick-up area was outside the scenic area gate.
The hotel's location is unparalleled, and the facilities are excellent, making a trip to Laojun Mountain a time-saving and effortless experience. However, given the price, the service could be improved. The breakfast is simple, understandably, given the expense of transporting supplies up the mountain, but the service certainly makes up for it. The simple fare, presented on a gridded plate, is both economical and exquisite. A more detailed guide would be helpful, as this area is unfamiliar to outsiders. Even a guide would be helpful to compensate for the unclear directions on the Golden Summit.
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Wangwu Mountain
4.8
/5
1317 reviews
5.0
From KRW 13753
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8603915306066
Address: Wangwu Shan, Jiyuan, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Chrysanthemums bloom in autumn hills
Golden ginkgo & maple scenery
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Wangwu Mountain, the first of the ten great Taoist caves, is also known as "Xiaoyou Qingxu Heaven" and one of the nine famous mountains in ancient China. The scenery of Wangwu Mountain is majestic and quiet, and Taoist relics are scattered all over the mountain. There are many legends such as the Yellow Emperor ascending the Temple of Heaven to offer sacrifices to the sky. The main peak, Temple of Heaven, is more than 1,800 meters above sea level. Climbing to the top, you can see all the mountains. The General Fairy Palace is built on it, which is like a palace in heaven, with a fairy-like atmosphere.
You need to take a sightseeing bus to go up the mountain. Friends who are not physically fit are recommended to take the ropeway back and forth. This season is just right to play, it is not too hot, and the old street at the foot of the mountain is very lively at night. It's a pity that I didn't see any monkeys, hahahaha
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Songshan Shaolin Scenic
4.4
/5
15417 reviews
7.9
From KRW 15718
Based on 751 reviews
58.2 km from downtown
Phone +86037162745000
Address: Nanyue Mountain, Zhongyue Mountain, Dengfeng City, Zhengzhou City (about 13 kilometers northwest of the city)
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Chrysanthemums' vibrant fall display
Fragrant osmanthus in autumn
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The main gate is quite far from the entrance. The main gate should be the Songshan Scenic Area. With the arrival of the new abbot of Shaolin Temple Suizhou, most of the commercial things have been removed. It is quiet and nice.
🌟 September Trip Review of Songshan Shaolin Temple 🌟
📍 Location and Transportation
- 🚗 Driving: From Zhengzhou, take the Zhengluan Expressway → Exit at Yaoshan Station → Follow Provincial Highway 311 directly to the scenic area. The journey takes approximately 2 hours.
- 🚌 Public Transportation: From Zhengzhou East Station/Luoyang Station → Take the "Zhengzhou-Dengfeng" shuttle bus (25 yuan, 1.5 hours) → Transfer to the scenic area shuttle bus.
🕰️ Opening Hours
- 06:00 AM - 6:00 PM. It is recommended to arrive early to avoid peak hours.
🎫 Ticket Information
- Ticket Price: Shaolin Temple Scenic Area Pass (including admission to the permanent residence, the pagoda forest, the Three Emperors Village, and the martial arts performance) is 80 yuan. Students and teachers are half price, and seniors over 70, military personnel, and people with disabilities are free.
- How to Purchase Tickets: Book in advance through the "Songshan Shaolin Scenic Area" official account to access the fast lane.
🚶♂️ Tour Route
Quick Pass (4 hours)
- 🚌 Route: Scenic area entrance → Sightseeing bus (10 yuan) → Shaolin Temple Permanent Residence → Martial Arts Hall (performance at 11:00 am) → Pagoda Forest → Ropeway descent.
- 🌟 Highlights: Comprehensive transportation and key attractions, suitable for both elderly and children.
In-depth Cultural Tour (6 hours)
- 🌄 Day 1: Sanhuangzhai entrance → Shuce Cliff Plank Road → Suspension Bridge → Shaolin Ropeway → Pagoda Forest → Shaolin Temple → Zen Music Festival.
- 🌟 Special Features: Tour counterclockwise to avoid crowds and unlock the secrets of Sanhuangzhai Danxia. Ropeway 50 yuan one-way.
Hardcore Photography Tour
- 📸 How to: Overnight at Chanxin Inn → Climb to Bodhidharma Cave to capture sunrise over the sea of clouds → Aerial drone photography of the Pagoda Forest (advance registration required) → Photograph the Shaolin Temple silhouette at dusk. ⚠️ Avoid pitfalls: The hike to Bodhidharma Cave takes one hour. Non-slip shoes and hiking poles are recommended.
📸 Photo Spots
- 🏰 Shaolin Temple Gate: Ancient and majestic, it is the temple's iconic landmark.
- 🌳 Pagoda Forest: One of the largest extant ancient pagoda complexes in China, perfect for photo opportunities and sightseeing.
- 🌿 Chuzu Temple Millennium Ginkgo: The monoecious "Arhat" tree is a great photo op.
🍲 Food Recommendations
- 🍲 Shaolin Vegetarian Tofu Banquet: Tender as cream, incredibly delicious.
- 🥪 Dengfeng Shaobing with Shredded Mustard: A cultural heritage delicacy not to be missed.
💡 Tips
- 📝 Plan Ahead: Learn about the history of Shaolin Temple beforehand to enhance your visit.
- 🛡️ Protect: When visiting historical sites, be mindful of protecting the artifacts and avoid touching or damaging them.
- 👗 Dress comfortably: We recommend comfortable shoes for easy walking within the scenic area.
- 🙏 Respect culture: When visiting the temple, respect local customs and maintain quietness.
🌟 Travel Reviews
- Natural Scenery: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
- Comments: The surroundings of Songshan Shaolin Temple are beautiful, with picturesque scenery and clear waters, perfect for strolling and taking photos. The scenery is particularly charming in autumn, when the falling yellow leaves add to the tranquility of the ancient temple.
- History and Culture: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
- Comments: Shaolin Temple has a long history, and its architecture and cultural relics are of great artistic value. The Buddha statues and murals in the Main Hall are well-preserved.
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Shaohua Mountain National Forest Park
4.2
/5
839 reviews
5.1
From KRW 10806
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609134810160
Address: North of Qinling, 5 km southeast of Huaxian City
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Fragrant osmanthus blooms in fall
Autumn's vibrant maple & ginkgo
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The forest coverage rate in Shaohua Mountain Scenic Area is super high. Take the Jingjiao car to Shimenxia, enter the hiking route, shuttle among the dense woods, listen to birds singing, watch squirrels jump, and luckily find some rare plants. This feeling of being close to nature is great.
Shaohua Mountain Icefall | A dreamlike wonder limited to winter✨
My dears, I am really speechless by the beauty of Shaohua Mountain's icefall!
Walking into the scenic area, it seems like stepping into a world of ice and snow. From a distance, the icefall is like a huge white curtain, vertically falling from the mountains, shining charmingly under the sunlight.
As you get closer, you can see that the ice layer presents a wonderful texture, some like fish scales, some like feathers, and the uncanny craftsmanship of nature is amazing. The surrounding branches are wrapped in ice, like crystal carvings. When the wind blows, it makes a crisp sound, like a piece of music played in fairyland.
Standing under the icefall, the shock hits the soul directly. Its beauty cannot be fully described in words. Only by seeing it with your own eyes can you truly experience it. This winter, you must come to Shaohua Mountain for a date with the icefall. Believe me, you will be deeply impressed by its beauty!
#Shaohua Mountain #Ice Waterfall #Winter Beauty
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Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area
4.7
/5
32237 reviews
7.8
From KRW 3930
Based on 1,006 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8603917709300
Address: Xiuwu, Jiaozuo, Henan, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 days
Highlights:
Chrysanthemums & vibrant leaves contrast
Autumn foliage: vibrant maples & ginkgos
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Very satisfied. It's not far from the end of the main street. After getting off the shuttle bus, it's only a few minutes' walk away. It's very clean, the bedding is not damp, and the bathroom doesn't smell at all. The cleaning lady cleans very carefully. There's a convenience store downstairs, and you can eat pollution-free apples. The proprietresses are two very beautiful older sisters. They are very nice. I was really satisfied and stayed there for two days. The scenery of Yuntaishan is very beautiful. The proprietress recommended that if you bring a baby, you must visit Red Stone Man and Quanpu Gorge. The recommendation was very accurate. We also played on the jungle slide in Macaque Valley, and the children were very happy.
Is it worth spending 20 yuan to save 20 minutes of walking up the mountain? Everyone has their own opinion. You missed a little scenery, but you can see another little scenery.
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Mi Fu Memorial Temple
4.3
/5
616 reviews
5.8
From KRW 3889
Based on 7 reviews
Wal-Mart/Fanyue Mall | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8607103433316
Address: No. 2, Yanjiang Avenue, Fancheng District, Puyang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
Highlights:
Chrysanthemums & osmanthus in autumn
Colorful chrysanthemum show in fall
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This area primarily features the Mi family's ancestral hall, along with some stone carvings. It's perfect for those who enjoy history, especially those who appreciate the historical context.
We wandered around for about an hour, but Xiangyang was incredibly hot. 🔥🔥🔥
The price-performance ratio is very high. I think it's not bad to be able to see such a large building for just a few dozen yuan. Of course, the Migong Temple is not large in size, and an hour is enough to appreciate it slowly. It is more suitable as a supplementary attraction. However, I think the building is still very distinctive and suitable for taking the elderly for a walk without getting tired.
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Wudang Scenic Spot
4.5
/5
11809 reviews
8.0
From KRW 51867
Based on 31 reviews
Wudang Scenic Spot/Wudang Dream | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8619971443911
Address: No. 13, Yongle Road, Taihe Street，Danjiangkou City ，Shiyan City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Osmanthus fragrance fills mountains
Chrysanthemums & osmanthus in autumn
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The Wudang Mountains were filled with fairy air during the rain. It was raining at the foot of the mountain. When we took the cable car to the Golden Summit, the sky cleared up, so we decided to walk from the Golden Summit to the Nanyan along the Mingshen Road, a 4.5-kilometer downhill road that took us three and a half hours. My calves and thighs were sore the next day.
I finally reached the Golden Summit of Wudang Mountain today! We took the cable car up, but chose to walk down to see more of the sights. My calves are still shaking; I'm really exhausted.
In summary, the main reason I felt so tiring was because I wasn't familiar with the route. If you're planning to visit Wudang Mountain, here's a plan: first take a bus to Qiongtai, then take the cable car both ways. First, ascend to the Golden Summit. After descending the cable car, take a bus to Nanyan. Ascending uphill, you'll find the Ximei Temple on the left and Tianyi Zhenqing Palace and Longtouxiang on the right. These places are relatively close, so if you don't burn out, you can easily climb them. Then, take the bus down to Zixiao Palace, Xiaoyao Valley, and Taizipo (the bus driver will announce each stop and ask if you want to get off). This way, you can explore the area easily while still not missing out on the main attractions, making the experience much better. (I was tired again today. I only saw many places from afar and couldn’t reach them [covering my face]. According to the introduction, there are 6560 stone steps, which are very steep. The higher you go, the higher the steps are [evil smile])
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Baoquan Tourist Resort Area
4.4
/5
5878 reviews
7.4
From KRW 12967
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8603736515555
Address: Beibaoxia Road, Xishenzhuang Village, Bobi Town, Huixian City, Xinxiang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
Highlights:
Autumn chrysanthemum showcase
Autumn colors: maples & ginkgo
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Baoquan Secret Land has beautiful scenery and pleasant views. It is worth the trip to the beautiful Henan. We also welcome friends from all over the country to visit here and experience the beautiful mountains and rivers of Zhuguo.
A 5A-rated scenic spot designated in December 2015, this two-day combined ticket for Grand Canyon and Cliff World offers the most densely populated waterfall complex in the Central Plains. Its unique topography, with pools every five steps and waterfalls every ten steps, creates a picturesque natural water system. Relax with river tracing and bamboo rafting, where you can remove your shoes while enjoying the refreshing waters. Cliff World offers easy access via the Luojia Cableway. Experience the thrill of high-altitude adventures: a glass rooftop and cliff suspension bridge offer panoramic views of the Red Cliffs, a spot featured on the cover of National Geographic.
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Mount Hua
4.7
/5
49479 reviews
8.8
From KRW 31435
Based on 1,288 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609138376888
Address: 1000 meters southeast of the intersection of Jiling Road and Huashan Road, Huashan Town, Huayin City, Weinan City, Shaanxi Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
Highlights:
Osmanthus fragrance at Huashan
Cable car & autumn views
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The West Peak Cableway is worth the money. Entering and exiting from the west reduces the difficulty of climbing. It takes 4 hours to hike and it is very easy to complete the four peaks of southwest, east and middle. It rained the day before, and there happened to be a sea of clouds when climbing. It was beautiful.
北上西下is a good choice. Very beautiful and challenging hike. The scenery is amazing.
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Mount Yun Scenic Area
4.4
/5
880 reviews
6.3
From KRW 17643
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8603576034567
Address: Within Dahe Village, Baner Shang Village, Guanwangmiao Township, Ning County, Linfen Township
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Breathtaking autumn views from above
2700 species & rare trees
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The Yunqiu Mountain Ice Caves are one of the world's three greatest ice cave wonders, formed during the Quaternary glacial period and boasting a history of over three million years. Entering the caves is like stepping into a crystal fairytale world, a truly breathtaking experience. The scenic area boasts a tranquil and quaint ancient village, and vibrant performances.
It is worthy of being a 5A-level scenic spot, it is very, very beautiful. Shenxianyu, Talpo Ancient Village, and the ice cave group are definitely worth visiting. I think it is the most fun place in Linfen, and the cost-effectiveness is also very high.
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