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Fall Viewing Attractions
Top 50 Fall Viewing Attractions near Zhaojue County [2025]
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Daocheng Yading
4.6
/5
10083 reviews
8.3
From AU$ 56.66
Based on 262 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +868366966022
Address: 四川省甘孜藏族自治州稻城县香格里拉镇
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 days
Highlights:
Hike & enjoy autumn alpine beauty
Hike & enjoy autumn mountain views
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Daocheng Yading is famous for its Milk Lake and Five-Colored Lake.
Tips: 120 yuan/person (off-season price, 146 yuan/person in peak season)
👍Tips (from personal experience)
1️⃣ Don't overdo altitude sickness!
👉 Drink rhodiola rosea beforehand (it might even help with the psychological effect, haha)
👉 Buy oxygen tanks in town! 35 yuan/can, 80 yuan at the scenic area
👉 Bring glucose and chocolate for long hikes—a life-saving gift!
2️⃣ Dress appropriately!
👗 Jacket and lining (the wind can be so strong it's unbelievable)
👟 Non-slip shoes! After rain, the mountain trails become a mudslide.
🎒 Travel light! Just carry water, snacks, and oxygen.
Finally, I came to Daocheng Yading as I wished. Although the scenery in September is mainly green, the taste is also different. The combination of icebergs, forests, grasslands, lakes, cattle and sheep, and green land is so beautiful.
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Yulong Snow Mountain
4.5
/5
17964 reviews
9.1
From AU$ 12.79
Based on 707 reviews
Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +864001335596
Address: 15 km north of Lijiang Old Town, Yulong County, Lijiang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
Highlights:
Cable car ride & autumn views
Cable car to 14,783 ft glacier
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If you drive to Yuhu Village by yourself, you don't need to buy a sightseeing bus ticket. Just find a restaurant that you can register. There are some restaurants where you can call the owner to register and the car can drive up.
My second visit to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain didn't disappoint. The snow-capped mountains in the distance were still magnificent, but the lines were much longer this time. The waits for tickets and the cable car were quite long, and I spent a lot of time waiting. Overall, the view was worth it. If the scenic area could optimize visitor flow and reduce waiting times, the experience would be much smoother.
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Mengding Mountain
4.8
/5
3406 reviews
6.3
From AU$ 6.40
Based on 17 reviews
Mengding Mountain Scenic Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8608353232118
Address: Mengdingshanzhen, Mingshan, Ya'an, Sichuan, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
100,000 chrysanthemums & 300 varieties
Chrysanthemum blooms in fall
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The air is good, there are few people, and the medals of quicksand are very beautiful and worth buying. There are tea gardens everywhere, and the tea culture is very strong. You can take a cable car up to the top of the mountain to play, or you can choose to take a sightseeing bus. It is also a very easy hiking route.
I did it for the beautiful medal! The whole hike took about three hours, including sheltering from the rain. I didn't take the cable car. It rained heavily during the hike, otherwise I could have walked faster.
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Potatso National Park
4.4
/5
8824 reviews
8.3
From AU$ 50.70
Based on 505 reviews
Pudacuo National Forest Park | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8608878232533
Address: Pudacuo National Park Scenic Spot, Hongpo Village, Shangri-La, Diqing, China (near Shuoduhu Road)
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
3.3-mile lakeside boardwalk & foliage
Rare birds wintering in autumn
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Should provide location map for pick up. Was informed that staff with uniforms will be waiting for return trip.
There was no clear signage for what bus to take to where. If i hadn’t done my research about being able to go to bitahai within the park, I would have totally missed a beautiful part of the park. As well, Bitahai was closed off where the lake begins. You can only see the grassland and a portion of the lake from afar. A bit disappointing. Overall the park is very nice. Good easy hiking trails as well as plank walkways
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Wumeng Grass Plain
4.4
/5
1846 reviews
7.3
From AU$ 6.40
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8608583430806
Address: Wumeng Grassland Scenic Area, Pingdi Yi Autonomous Township, Liupanshui City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Endless green fields in autumn
Golden chrysanthemums adorn autumn landscape
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The scenery is beautiful, but there's some traffic. Traffic jams happen because some people think they're smarter than others and skip the line, overtaking from the side lanes and blocking oncoming traffic. I've taken photos of these cars skipping the line and exposing them, hoping to foster public scrutiny and promote social progress. We can't always let those who skip the line take advantage while those with public morals suffer.
This is the location mentioned in Chairman Mao's poem "The Long March." "The Five Ridges wind like gentle waves, the Wumeng Mountains are majestic and majestic, rolling in the mud."
The great man's words are imbued with revolutionary passion. Back in 1935, at a time of national crisis, a group of Red Army troops, filled with revolutionary ideals to transform the world and build a new China, began their journey in the mountains of Jiangxi and Hunan. They were then forced into the Long March by counter-revolutionary encirclement and suppression. Eighty years ago, in today's peaceful times, have become a beautiful sight before our eyes. The hardships endured by the Red Army have become the roads we now face, the natural barriers we face now, and the world has been transformed!
Arriving at the Wumeng Grassland, we'll find farmhouses and hotels along the way, each with its own cattle and sheep slaughterhouse. Herds of cattle and sheep abound, leisurely grazing amidst the blue sky, white clouds, and verdant mountains and clear waters. Here, too, there are groups of horseback riders and herders grazing their cattle. Galloping on horseback through the alpine meadows was such a joy...
The road winds along, filled with seas of clouds, mountains, horses, cattle, sheep, and people unfettered by their own freedom, as well as tents and RVs of all colors.
There are also campsites and people trekking up the canyon. Under the blue sky and white clouds, the people taking photos and checking in admirably embellish the beautiful scenery, a true reflection of the people's yearning and pursuit for a better life!
The road may be long, but the journey will eventually lead to the destination!
We also rode the bus through the rolling hills, letting our eyes take in the scenery and our hearts wander freely. Someone played "To the Clouds," which was perfectly fitting!
Everyone sang and sang, taking in photos and checking in on the Cloud Plank Road. Occasionally, cattle and sheep would approach, unfazed. Many people drove along the mountain roads, but some cars unfortunately got stuck, causing traffic congestion in some sections.
The weather in the mountains is unpredictable. Just one moment, the sky was clear, then suddenly it was overcast. From time to time, clouds would blow in, and then a moment later, a steady rain would fall...
Perhaps this is the beauty and magic of the Wumeng Grassland. It's said that around 4 p.m., the Tyndall effect occurs, where sunlight scatters through clouds. If you're lucky, you might even witness the Buddha's light shining brightly. Due to time constraints, we didn't see it. We continued on our journey, passing through lush green mountains and clear waters, and then walked a long, poorly maintained road before reaching the Beipanjiang Bridge, said to be the world's tallest bridge at 600 meters. This is a great victory for our country's infrastructure, and it's a testament to the fact that mountain dwellers have transformed natural barriers into accessible roads, no longer feeling overwhelmed by the sight of mountains.
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Dahaicao Mountain
4.4
/5
267 reviews
5.8
From AU$ 4.27
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8613801111111
Address: Huize, Qujing, Yunnan, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Escape city noise & enjoy tranquility
Sightseeing bus for autumn views
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Very classic alpine grassland scenery, blue sky and white clouds, green grass and clear water. The scenery is quite beautiful. Children can ride horses. It was a bit crowded during the National Day holiday. We waited for nearly 40 minutes for the return shuttle bus.
I went there in the afternoon. The weather was good. The original pictures are so beautiful!
It is suitable for self-driving. After all, it takes an hour to get to Huize County. The road is not easy to walk. You have to wear a jacket in late August. The altitude is 3500+, and there is a slight altitude sickness.
You must eat the lamb skewers. It is delicious! Freshly cut, quite fresh.
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Haba Snow Mountain
4.8
/5
117 reviews
6.2
Based on 33 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Address: 20 km southeast of Shangri-La County, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
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There is a passion called climbing Haba Snow Mountain, and there is a beauty called hiking Haba Black Lake. If you haven't been here yet, make an appointment with me and take you to hike on the plateau pasture to appreciate the holy water and holy lake, or to overlook the Meili Snow Mountain, Yulong Snow Mountain, Yading Three Sacred Mountains and other snow-capped mountains from the top of Haba Snow Mountain.
I arrogantly chose Haba Snow Mountain, the most challenging of all the snowy mountain climbs. It ended up being a real lesson for me.
My companions and I woke up at 2 a.m., packed our gear, and ate a snack. We set off from Base Camp at 4,160 meters at 3 a.m., traversing the muddy jungle path and then the large stone and gravel road uphill, overtaking other groups. The wind on the stone slope was so strong it seemed to sweep us away. We climbed relentlessly against the wind, taking 10-20 steps to catch our breath. We rushed to the rest stop at 4,500 meters, restocked, and continued our ascent. At 4,700 meters, my right thigh suddenly... I had a cramp, and the guide gave me a leg press to loosen it up before continuing the climb. On the way to 4900 meters, I got another cramp in my left thigh. Both legs cramped in the same spot, a first for me. The guide urged me to descend, but I said I'd be fine after some leg presses. After another leg press, I continued my ascent. During the climb, the guide told me that my companions and I were the fastest climbers of the day. It was just before 6 a.m., and we were at 4990 meters, changing cramps and making the final push. The guide noticed my discomfort and urged me to descend. I wanted to challenge myself and persevere to the summit, not wanting my first snowy mountain climb to end in regret. The guide said the last 400 meters were the hardest (especially the Despair Slope), and that cramping on the Despair Slope was dangerous. After cramping in both legs, continuing the ascent (the Despair Slope) increases the risk of secondary cramps, which is dangerous. I didn't want to give up at all, but in the end, I stopped at 5000 meters for safety reasons. 🏔️ Thinking about it now, it would be a lie to say I didn't have any regrets. My companions and I had been looking forward to this trip to Haba Snow Mountain for a long time, and we'd already bought all the gear. But it all came down to my own lack of preparation. I went home and started to strengthen my physical training. The mountain is there, and I'll definitely be back!
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Shenmulei
4.1
/5
578 reviews
5.4
From AU$ 11.08
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8608356868999
Address: Qiang Tibetan Township, Baoxing County, Ya'an City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
Ancient trees & alpine meadows
Colorful & stunning bald cypress forest
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It's a small attraction, not crowded, but the view after climbing the mountain is also beautiful! It's cool on the way up, and the climate changes a lot! After the tour, it rained heavily halfway down the mountain! It was so cold!
Super good, the decoration is probably the best nearby, the boss is also enthusiastic, the service is good, and there are disposable towels. This is the best B&B I have stayed in near the scenic area, and the price is also cheap. I will come again next time 👍👍👍👍
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Erlang Mountain National Forest Park
4.4
/5
2192 reviews
6.2
From AU$ 10.66
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8608357226666
Address: Tianquan, Ya'an, Sichuan, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
Highlights:
Cable car: autumn forest views
Vibrant fall foliage late October
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The sightseeing bus and cable car of Erlang Mountain Laba River are mainly the scenic spots on the west line. The sightseeing bus goes to the middle of the mountain first. It is still sunny. After taking the cable car from the middle of the mountain, you still have to walk about 1.3km on the plank road. However, it is foggy on the mountain, which is completely different from the weather at the foot of the mountain. Although you can't see the scenery, walking in the clouds and fog is also an alternative feeling.
Erlang Mountain is also known as the China Panda Nature Park. There are many wild animals and birds inside. It is divided into the East Line and the West Line. The East Line can be hiked or driven by yourself, while the West Line can be purchased by sightseeing bus and cable car at a higher altitude.
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Lugu Lake Scenic Area
4.7
/5
10575 reviews
8.3
From AU$ 14.92
Based on 889 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +86088815908880150
Address: Lugu Lake Town, Ninglang County, Lijiang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Autumn colors & picturesque landscapes
Unique walking marriage culture experience
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The scenery was breathtaking. Water was crystal clear. We went on a lull period so it was very peaceful and quiet. We took a didi to lige peninsula but couldn’t get a didi back. Nobody picks up our booking. Luckily the original didi driver gave us his number but he charges cny80 to take you back to daluoshui village. It was only cny17 to get there. Better to pay him to wait for you at the lige peninsula viewing platform for cny50
When the weather is nice, you must visit Lugu Lake. See the reflections of the blue sky and white clouds on the lake, touch the vast expanse of water lilies, ride a pig trough boat on the water, feel the breeze from the grass sea and the bright sunshine. Walk around the lake, watch the wind roll in the clouds, admire the sunrise and sunset, and then enjoy a quiet moment of daze, then have a steamed stone pot fish. I hope to repeat this cycle over and over again, forgetting all my worries.
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