China Autumn Tour Destinations

China Autumn Tour Destinations has specially selected some fine places to visit during the colorful autumn in China. The still water of Kanas Lake, color-changing leaves’ shows in Fragrant Hill and Jiuzhaigou Valley, yellowing rippling grains of Longji Rice Terraces…come and travel with us to find your best tour destinations in China during the brilliant autumn time.

Kanas Lake, Xinjiang -  Heaven On Earth

In Mongolian language, Kanas means "lake in canyon". Located near the Altai Mountains, Xinjiang Province, it is the deepest freshwater lake in China famous for its Swiss view, and home to 798 species of plants and 117 varieties of birds. Embraced by snow-capped mountains and dense forest, the lake, takes on different colors in different seasons. 

The crescent moon shaped lake have water storage capacity 53.8 billion cubic meter, average depth 120 meters. Like the Tianchi Lake, Kanas Lake is also a mysterious place where has been sightings of large lake creatures in the waters. Not long ago, a video was taken and shown in the local Chinese media where numerous unidentifiable creatures can be seen.

Best time for autumn view of Kanas Lake will be from late September to early October, when the trees and grasses around the lake turns to be red, yelllow and brown. It would looks very beautiful.

 

Fragrant Hill, Beijing

Fragrant Hill in the suburbs of Beijing is a popular place that each Beijinger regards it as his garden near home. When autumn comes, this hill enters its most showy and colorful season, with fiery red smoke tree leaves covering the mountain side. In middle October each year, when the sky is so clear and transparent, "Fragrant Hill Autumn Leaves Festival" will be held in Beijing Fragrant hill. It will last till November.

It consists of a natural pine-cypress forest, hills with maple trees, smoke trees and persimmon trees, as well as landscaped areas with traditional architecture and cultural relics. The name derives from the park's highest peak - Xianglu Feng, a hill with two large stones resembling incense burners at the top.

 

Jiuzhiagou Valley, Sichuan - World of Colours

Situated in the northern part of Sichuan Province, Jiuzhaigou Valley is a fairyland, crystal clear water is the soul of the place, while the thick forest surrounded, is the most decent mate guarding the water. Water and forest, give Jiuzhigou the most brilliant colors in autumn.

Varied lakes and ponds, differ in sizes and shapes, are displaying their dreamy beauty colored with light blue, bright green and even deep purple, golden yellow, etc. Waters are also reflecting the deep-dyed forests with their leaves that have turned into yellow and red. It is a scene like the saying goes - God knocked over the palette.

The best time to appreciate the colorful Jiuzhigou Valley will be from late September to mid-November. 

Longji Rice Terrace, Guilin

Autumn means harvest, is a fruitful season. Travel to Longji Rice Terraces in Autumn, you can see golden yellow grains, in chains, from the mountain bottom to the top, standing in the fields with their heads swinging in the wind. View from afar, the whole mountain body seems be wrapped by parallel yellow ribbons.

Middle September to early October will be the best time to appreciate this harvest scene.

Yading, Daocheng - Heaven of Colour

The best and the most beautiful season to visit Yading, Daocheng in Sichuan Province is in autumn. The golden and wide meadow under the blue sky, and yellow leaves of original forest, towering snow-capped mountains, turbulent spring... multi-level light yellow, ochre, bright yellow, yellow, yellow... in Yading, Daocheng mixs together and stretches to distant horizon, making it a autumn fairy tale on earth.

But the transport to Yading, Daocheng is not convenient. It usually takes long drive (8 to 10 hours) from Chengdu. But when you see the fantastic landscape in Yading, you will think it is worth it to put up with the long journey.

Ejina, Inner Mongolia

If you love someone, take her to see Ejina in fall. Here has the only one of the three major Populus euphratica forests in the world. When autumn comes, all the Populus euphratica forest turns to yellow colors, which provides you a magnificent scenery. Together with the yellow desert, you may see the yellow colors stretching to the horizon.

Tachuan, Huangshan

Tachuan, also known as Tashangh, is a beautiful village with unique charm in Yixian County, Huangshan City. The autumn view here is known as one of the four most beautiful ones in China. Every autumn, the leaves of tallow trees in fields around the villages turns red, forming a charming pastoral scenery. After the frost, tallow trees in Tachuan turns from green to yellow, then yellow to red. The levered color varying of leaves of tallow trees is the best materials for photographers. Every year from late October to the end of November is the best time to shoot amazing pictures of Tachuan.

Nanjing: Most Picturesque Ancient Capital in China

As an ancient capital of six dynasties, Nanjing has deep cultural heritage and picturesque scenery. Boasting Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Xiaoling of Ming Tomb, Meiling Palace, Linggu Temple, Nanjing Museum, Ming City Wall, Xuanwu Lake, Mochou Lake, Jiming Temple, Qixia Temple, Niushou Mountain, Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge, the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders, etc, Nanjing has many famous and popular attractions.
 

In autumn, Nanjing is romantic. The leaves of the sycamore trees at Wutong Avenue(Sycamore Avenue) turn golden, which make the Zijin Mountain beautiful and enchanting. Lingering at the Lingyuan Road in autumn, there are layers of fallen leaves under your feet, making a subtle rustling sound, like autumn’s whispering. Also, the flaming maples at Qixia Temple are also red and intoxicating. And the trees at Meiling Palace and Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum are colorful, making the Zhongshan Mountain Scenic Area impressive and graceful.

bird's eye view of Meiling Palace
 

Huangling of Wuyuan

Wuyuan is known as one of the most beautiful villages in China. Many people know about Wuyuan because of fields of rape flowers, but Wuyuan is also beautiful in autumn. Huangling is very lively in autumn. Huangling Scenic Area is located in Wuyuan County, Shangrao, Jiangxi Province, China. With a history of nearly 600 years, Huangling is an ancient village with architectures of Huzihou style. Surrounded by thousands of ancient trees and large terraces, the unique landform of Huangling Village makes its layout well-organized and in picturesque disorder.
 

People of Huangling have the custom of autumn drying, which refers to that they will dry the crops in the sun in autumn with the bamboo baskets. Due to the complex terrain and little flat ground in the village, the villagers had to use the roof in front of and behind their houses and their own windowsills to dry and hang crops.

Autumn Drying at Huangling, Wuyuan

Changsha

Changsha is the capital of Hunan Province and a popular destination in China. With Hunan Museum, Orange Isle, Yuelu Mountain and Hunan Cuisine, Changsha is a beautiful stop near Zhangjiajie.
 

Autumn is a nice time to visit Changsha with pleasant weather. In autumn, the maple leaves of Aiwan Pavilion and Yuelu Mountain are flaming red, which is impressive. And you can also visit the Yuelu Academy, one of the most famous schools in China in the past. At Orange Isle, you can enjoy the autumn view near the Xiangjiang River with cool weather. At night, you can experience the night life of Changsha, taste diverse snacks of Changsha and drink the popular milk tea.

Aiwan Pavilion at Yuelu Mountain
 

Yellow Mountain

Yellow Mountain, also known as Huangshan Mountain, is located in the south of Anhui Province. Yellow Mountain integrates the World Cultural and Natural Heritage and the World Geological Park. It is famous for its five wonders of strange pines, strange rocks, sea of clouds, hot springs and winter snow. Yangtze River, the Great Wall, Yellow Mountain and the Yellow River are regarded as symbols of the magnificent mountains and rivers of China.
 

In autumn, the trees at Yellow Mountain are colorful of yellow, golden, orange and red, which are charming and beautiful, adding the beauty of Yellow Mountain. Autumn is also a good time to view the sea of clouds at Yellow Mountain, which is magnificent and astonishing.
 

Great Wall, Beijing

Great Wall of China is one of the Great Wonders of the World and symbols of China. With a total length of over 21,000 kilometers, the Great Wall of China shows the wisdom of ancient Chinese people. There are several famous sections of the Great Wall in Beijing including Badaling Great Wall, Mutianyu Great Wall, Jinshanling Great Wall and Jiankou Great Wall.
 

Autumn is a good time to visit Beijing with pleasant and comfortable temperature. Climbing the Great Wall in autumn, the weather and temperature is very comfortable, and you can enjoy the sunrise or sunset on the spectacular place of China. Under the sunshine, the landscapes around the Great Wall are covered by the golden light, which is amazing.

The above mentioned places are the best places to enjoy the most beautiful autumn view in China.