As autumn gets into full swing, some maple leaves in Chongqing city have already turned red, and here are some ideal destinations for you to enjoy the beautiful red leaves.
Banxi Town in Youyang County
Banxi Town in Youyang County
Best sightseeing time: late October - November
The Taohuayuan National Forest Park in Youyang County is very popular in Chongqing. Besides, Shanyang Village in Banxi Town offers another site immersed in the attraction of red maple leaves in autumn.
Once this season comes, tourists, including shutterbugs, will gather to enjoy this destination coated by red leaves.
From the base of the mountain, all the towering peaks are red-leave-capped. Driving along the meandering mountain road to the summit and gazing into the distance, you will catch sight of the fantastic leaves, in dark or light red, carpeting the mountains.
It is generally understood that green leaves can set off red flowers beautifully, but it is not for Shanyang Village. Seeing the impressive scenery, you may feel that it is the red leaves that throw green trees into the unique charm.
Address: Banxi Town, Youyang County, Chongqing
Ticket: Free
Driving route: Main urban regions of Chongqing-Baotou-Maoming Expressway-Shanyang Village in Banxi Town
Nanhu Botanical Garden
Nanhu Botanical Garden
Best sightseeing time: early October-early November
Nanhu Botanical Garden in Banan District has introduced all of its maple trees from abroad.
In this golden autumn, the maple red leaves have turned red again. The maple forest in this garden has painted all the mountain areas into marvelous red, stretched far, and joined the sky at the horizon. The red sunset clouds carry breath-taking beauty.
Only about 40 minutes by car driving will take you to this optimal destination, which can be called the best for enjoying red leaves in Chongqing.
The viewing platform in the garden offers a panoramic view of Nanhu Lake. What a refreshing scenery it is with the lush mountains and clear water, decorated by the broad red leaves. If you’re lucky to get there in favorable weather, the red leaves will be more than charming with the blue sky as the background.
Address: Nanhu Colorful Botanical Garden, Banan District, Chongqing
Ticket: RMB 50/person
Driving route: Chongqing-Chongqing Inner Ring Expressway-Baotou-Maoming Expressway- Provincial Highway 104
Bus route: Take CRT Line 3 to Huaxi Station, walk 200 meters to Chaoyouchang, take Bus 309 to Jieshi Station, and transfer to D014 to Huashengxi Station
Little Three Gorges at Wushan County
Red leaves at Wushan County
Best sightseeing time: early November-December
In the golden autumn, the Little Three Gorges at Wushan County have become a fairy tale world. Notably, Wushan County boasts the unique, most extensive, and most types of red leaves in the Three Gorges.
Wushan County holds Wushan International Red Leaf Festival each November, when tourists are also invited to enjoy the fascinating landscape of Wushan Mountain, including the towering gorges, tranquil water, and red leaves.
The fire-red forests, green mountains, and blue waters complement each other well, jointly forming this impressive charming scenery. The crystal-clear lake mirrors the colorful forest and bright sky in azure blue, bringing tourists into a fairyland world.
Address: No. 111, Ningjiang Road, Wushan County, Chongqing
Ticket: Entrance ticket+boat ticket RMB 120/person
Driving route: Chongqing-Chongqing-Yichang Expressway-Wushan Mountain-Little Three Gorges
Bus route: Take a bus to Wushan Mountain and transfer another to the Little Three Gorges
Daba Mountain in Chengkou County
Daba Mountain in Chengkou County
Best sightseeing time: late October -November
In each autumn, the hinterland of Daba Mountain will become a color palette knocked over by Mother Nature. Looking up, you will see some “rainbow bridges” in brilliant colors.
The autumn leaves, in red, yellow, purplish-red, and green and stretching afar, are like lines in a poem devoted by this autumn to Chengkou County.
The mountains in continuous rise and fall are seemingly covered with a layer of bright rosy cloud.
Address: Daba Mountain
Ticket: Free
Driving route: The central urban regions of Chongqing-Chongqing-Linshui Expressway-Shitang Village of Wanyuan City-Chengkou County-Daba Mountain
Lanying Grand Canyon in Wuxi County
Lanying Grand Canyon in Wuxi County
Best sightseeing time: mid-November to December
In each late autumn, the boundless sky in azure blue and the red leaves all over the mountains and plains never fail to appeal to tourists.
Lanying Grand Canyon gains its enchanted attraction in autumn, decorated by far-stretching red leaves.
The scenery will be as grand as traditional Chinese ink and wash painting with the leaves in golden yellow, orange, reddish-orange, and dark red under the green ground.
In addition to enjoying the red leaves, people like self-driving may also be attracted by the challenging hairpin-like 180-degree turn and road along cliffs.
Address: Lanying Grand Canyon
Ticket: Free
Driving route: Main urban regions of Chongqing-drive toward Fengjie County-S201-Lanying Grand Canyon
Source: CQCB