Chongqing's autumn is coming, a golden and harvest season. Here is a couple of attractions for you to taste in Chongqing's Autumn.
Shanwangping Karst National Ecological Park is the largest and most sublime mature forest of metasequoia and Cryptomeria. The road towards the park, endowed with fascinating scenes of summer and autumn on either side, can always enchant drivers to slow down.
The lush trees in Shanwangping.
In the autumn breeze, all leaves start dancing to the rhythm of rustling. Driving along the road, visitors can enjoy beautiful reeds, captivating terrace, and endless wondrous views passing by their window.
Location: Shanwangping Town, Nanchuan District
Driving route: Downtown Chongqing — Chongqing-Hunan Expressway — North Jinfo Mountain Exit— Sanquan Town — Shanwangping
Best time for visit: late October
Autumn seems to have a partiality for Huangshui. In early October, when others are preparing for the autumn, the rolling hills in Dafengbao have begun changing colors.
At the end of summer, autumn starts peeping out from the immense forest in Huangshui, fresh and crisp like it’s near at hand; by the time of leaving, it always dresses the woods in beautiful colors, to create a dreamy world.
Meandering through the forest sea is like walking into a vivid painting of a colorful forest.
Golden yellow is not the only color of Huangshui’s autumn. When the firethorn fruits in Qianye Meadow ripen, they will turn from green to red, carpeting the whole meadow with a flaming color.
Meandering through the forest sea is like walking into a vivid painting of a colorful forest, falling leaves, swaying reeds, clear lake, peaceful village, and ancient town.
Go watch the sunrise and wander through clouds to have a wonderful time!
Location: Huangshui Town, Shizhu County
Driving route: Downtown Chongqing —Shanghai-Chongqing Expressway G50 — Changshou District — Zhongxian County — Daxie Exit — Huangshui Town
Best time for visit: mid-to-late October
After the bustling National Day, Ciqikou returns to tranquility, covered with a leisurely and comfortable air. The mild weather in autumn makes it a perfect place for a stroll.
The millennium-old town, the primitive and unsophisticated folk custom, and the long-standing culture inherited from centuries ago are all combined here.
A lot of tourists paid a visit to Ciqikou ancient town on National Day.
Sitting in a teahouse to enjoy the sunshine, river breeze, and the tea aroma makes a perfect weekend in Ciqikou.
There is a secret garden hidden in the mountain — Ciqikou Houjie Park, offering a mysterious world for strollers to explore.
It is also an excellent destination for photographers.
Location: No.1 Cinan Street, Shapingba District
Bus: CRT Line 1 to Ciqikou Station
Latest best time for visit: October
Upon entering autumn, around 67km2 of pines begin decorating the land with a new red dress.
When pine needles fall and cover the whole forest, it is the best time to roam the mountain. Each step on the leaf carpet will be accompanied by a soft sense of touch and the subtle scent of pines. This is the dreamland.
Tiankeng Difeng and Hankuimen are also unmissable scenic spots in Fengjie.
Location: Xinglong Town, Fengjie County
Bus: Downtown Chongqing — Shanghai-Chongqing Expressway — Shanghai-Chengdu Expressway — Fengjie County — Xinglong Town
Latest best time for visit: Mid-to-late October
Apart from vast grassland, Liziping Forest Park is covered with larch trees, forming a spectacular golden world in autumn.
Take your tent and camera to breathe the crisp air in Liziping, and you’ll never regret the journey.
Autumn sunrise looks solemn and magnificent; at sunset, the forest will be dyed with beautiful colors.
Take your tent and camera to breathe the crisp air in Liziping, and you’ll never regret the journey.
Location: Luoping Town, Wushan County
Driving route: Downtown Chongqing — Chongqing-Yibin Expressway — Wushan — 30-odd kilometers along Luoping Highway — Liziping
Latest best time for visit: Late October
When it comes to autumn, there must be red leaves, golden yellow gingko trees, and reed marshes. In the autumn wind, reeds by the Yangtze River are fluttering and hazy in the distance, like a stunning painting.
As the flood season passes, the Yangtze River begins revealing its soft beach. Studded with the waving reeds, it becomes the most gentle and romantic attraction for lovers.
Location: any waterfront of Yangtze River
Source: CQCB
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