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10 Best Things to Do in China in Fall 2023
How to plan a trip to China in autumn / fall?
Summer is coming to an end and autumn is just around the corner. China’s tourist destinations, these 11 places should not be missed.
1. Nanjing, Jiangsu
Best time to visit in autumn: mid-to-late November to early December
The sycamore and ginkgo in Nanjing, the autumn breeze blowing, and the golden yellow of the eyes, reflect this ancient capital of the six dynasties more literary and romantic.
Looking at the autumn Palace from the air, it is like a jewel in a necklace.
Qixia Mountain, patches of maple trees, fiery red as a dream.
The stone statue road of the Ming Xiaoling Tomb is “the most beautiful road in autumn in Nanjing”.
French plane trees can be seen everywhere, and every fallen leaf tells the ancient memory of Nanjing.
2. Jiuzhaigou, Sichuan
Best time to visit in autumn: October-November
In autumn, the broad-leaved forest gradually turns yellow and red, and the green of the coniferous forest forms a colorful scenery, and the distant mountains are like dai, and the lake and mountains are in full view.
The red of the mountains, coupled with other colors as transitions and embellishments, Jiuzhaigou has become a palette for the creator to overturn, a natural oil painting.
3. Ejina Banner of Inner Mongolia
Best time to visit in autumn: October-November
One of the only three remaining poplar forest areas in the world, a full 390,000 acres of golden poplar forest, the pure interpretation of autumn colors to the extreme.
The autumn colors bloom only 21 days a year, and only the Ejina Banner Poplar Forest cannot be disappointed.
The golden poplar forest on the desert seems to have fallen into an autumn fairy tale world.
Three thousand years of watch is just waiting for your arrival, the blue sky, vast desert, poplar forest and black water city stand for a thousand years.
4. Bazhongguang Wushan, Sichuan
Best time to visit in autumn: October-November
China’s No. 1 Mountain of Autumn Leaves, Asia’s largest autumn foliage viewing area, the autumn leaves season lasts for a month.
Dozens of autumn leaves of different shapes dye the mountains and wilderness, and the forest paths and streamside stone moss are scattered with autumn leaves of different shades.
After the rain and the sunny day, Qin Ba has reached the peak of autumn color, and will go to a fairy tale world in October to go to the autumn autumn.
5. Kanas, Xinjiang
Best time to visit in autumn: September to early October
Autumn Kanas is the most unmissable paradise in the world.
Streams, wooden houses, cooking smoke, birch forests… These exclusive autumn elements blend together here like an idyllic picture.
Yellow and green forests, creamy blue rivers, and quaint villages, jagged and beautiful, like falling into an autumn fairy tale wonderland.
Especially Hemu Village and Baihaba, veritable large-scale manufacturing bases.
There are also moon bays, fish viewing platforms and also popular spots for photography lovers, which are amazing.
6. Daocheng, Sichuan
Best time to visit in fall: late October to late November
Daocheng Aden, painted by snowy mountains, Tibetan villages, and colorful forests, is a real fairy tale world in autumn.
Autumn is not so hot and not so cold, there are only strong colors of autumn.
The crystal clear river, the colorful forest full of mountains in the distance, and the brilliant yellow leaves everywhere are as beautiful as a fantasy.
7. Wuyuan, Jiangxi
Best time to visit in autumn: mid-September to late November
The rows of Hui-style architectural villages, and the beautiful scenery of autumn everywhere in autumn, attract many photography enthusiasts.
Persimmons, red maple, yellow chrysanthemums, and peppers are all scenes.
The most beautiful countryside in China, depicting the most poetic autumn in China.
8. Jilin Changbai Mountain
Best time to visit in autumn: mid-September
Embark on in-depth experiences such as autumn colors superimposed rafting, river tracing, and ginseng digging, and go north to see the autumn in the northeast.
Changbai Mountain, known as “the most beautiful forest in China”, is also a colorful oil painting in autumn.
Colorful red maple trees, tall birch forests, dark green fir trees.
Autumn in Changbai Mountain is only about 20 days, and the approximate time is from September 15th to October 15th (there are some deviations every year).
Autumn is the off-season of Changbai Mountain, and the cost-effectiveness and travel experience of going to Changbai Mountain at this time is undoubtedly the highest.
9. Tengchong, Yunnan
Best time to visit in autumn: late November to early December
Tengchong’s autumn arrives latest, and the northern part is already snowy, and the ginkgo here only begins to turn yellow in late November.
Gudong Ginkgo Village sees more than 10,000 acres of more than 30,000 continuous ginkgo forests, satisfying all fantasies about the fairy tale world.
Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia
Best time to visit in fall: September-October
Hulunbuir in autumn is also worth visiting, from the turquoise grassland overgrown with cattle and sheep in summer to a golden grassland and colorful forest sea.
There are also autumn-only grass stacks, scattered across the vast golden grassland.
Hulunbuir is the first place in the country to enter autumn.
The birch forest of the Daxing’an Ridge, the morning fog of Linjiangtun, and the river with thousands of turns are definitely an unforgettable autumn trip.
10 Fun & Cool Things to do in Shanghai (China)
10 Fun & Cool Things to do in Shanghai (China)
Shanghai Travel Map for visitors
Shanghai is a well-known high-quality tourist city, and many attractions have a very high reputation.
Next, the editor has sorted out the top ten things to do in Shanghai for everyone, don’t miss it.
1. The Bund
The Bund is located on the banks of the Huangpu River in downtown Shanghai. It is the scenic line of Shanghai and a must-see for tourists visiting Shanghai.
The Bund is one of Shanghai’s iconic attractions, offering stunning views of both sides of the Huangpu River, as well as several historic buildings and landmarks.
2. Oriental Pearl Radio and TV Tower
The Oriental Pearl Radio and TV Tower is located in Lujiazui, Pudong New Area, with a height of about 468 meters.
The building was built in July 1991 and put into use in May 1995, undertaking the transmission service of 6 TVB TVs in Shanghai.
3. Shanghai Disneyland
It’s a magical world and a happy world, a large Disney amusement theme park.
Shanghai Disneyland is very large, so it is recommended to plan your itinerary in advance. Choose what to do and see according to your interests and preferences.
4. City God Temple
Shanghai City God Temple is located in the scenic area of Yuyuan Garden and is an important Taoist temple.
The City God Temple was built during the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty and has a history of nearly 600 years. There are many Shanghai specialties in the vicinity.
5. Top of Shanghai Exhibition Hall
Located on the 118th floor of the Shanghai Tower, the “Top of Shanghai” is currently the first super skyscraper in China and the second in the world.
With a vertical height of 546 meters, the sightseeing hall offers a 360-degree view of Shanghai.
6. Shanghai Wild Animal Park
Shanghai Wild Animal Park is located at No. 178, Nanliu Road, Nanhui District, Pudong, Shanghai.
Shanghai Wild Animal Park is a well-worth visit. It is especially suitable for parent-child and family outings, and is a popular attraction in Shanghai.
7. Happy Valley Shanghai
Happy Valley Shanghai is not only a dating destination for couples, but also a family visit.
Shanghai Happy Valley has a total of seven theme areas, with many world-class technology entertainment projects imported from the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland and other countries.
8. Nanjing Road
Nanjing Road is known as “China’s first commercial street“. Nanjing Road has many department stores, shopping malls and specialty shops where you can buy all kinds of goods and souvenirs.
In 1865, Shanghai Garden Lane was officially named Nanjing Road. In 1918, the famous Wing On Department Store was completed and opened.
9. Shanghai Museum
The new Shanghai Museum was built in September 1993 and opened in October 1996, with a total construction area of 39,200 square meters.
Shanghai Museum is divided into six areas, including open area, warehouse area, academic area, scientific research area, management area and equipment area, with a total exhibition area of 12,000 square meters.
10. Zhujiajiao Water Town
Zhujiajiao Ancient Town is a must-see tourist attraction around Shanghai, with a unique scenery belonging to Jiangnan Water Town.
Zhujiajiao was once famous for its cloth industry. Due to the unique water transportation in Zhujiajiao, it has been a freight distribution center since ancient times.
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