Xianju Gongyu
To appreciate terraced fields, there's no need to travel far to Yuanyang in Yunnan or Longji in Guangxi. The beauty of the terraced fields in Xianju Gongyu speaks for itself. Gongyu is known as the 'last Shangri-La of East China,' surrounded by majestic peaks. Against the backdrop of cliffs, the terraced fields layer upon layer, with old villages scattered among them... When the morning mist rises slowly from the valley and lingers over the terraced fields, it feels as if you have truly arrived at a place where immortals reside.
Lin Hai Redwood Forest
Hidden deep in the mountains of Linhai, Zhejiang, there is an astonishing redwood forest. In autumn, the mountains are covered in red, with layers of forests dyed in various shades, resembling a hidden Kanas in Jiangnan. The towering redwood trees reach the sky, with light red, deep red, and golden red colors intertwined, reflecting on the rippling river surface like a still beautiful painting. Wander through the reed marshes, hike in the valley streams, and capture the most beautiful autumn scenery with your camera.
Zhejiang Tianmu Mountain National Nature Reserve
Tianmu Mountain is named because the peaks of the east and west each have a pool, resembling a pair of eyes gazing at the sky. Tianmu Mountain has ancient geology and complete vegetation, making it a famous nature reserve in China and the only nature reserve in Zhejiang Province that is part of the International Biosphere Reserve Network. In summer, everything flourishes, and the mountain, water, and forest display their pristine beauty. The Nanshan Bamboo Sea of Tianmu Lake is a place even immortals would long for. If you feel that your 'soul needs more comfort,' coming to Tianmu Lake should be a good choice.
Putuo Mountain, Zhejiang
A small island in the Zhoushan Archipelago of Zhejiang, known for its blue seas and skies, and unique scenery, often referred to as the 'First Sea Mountain.' Besides enjoying the cool sea breeze, there are numerous Buddhist attractions. It's a place to escape the hustle and bustle, find tranquility and peace, and experience the magnificent scenery of the Buddhist kingdom by the sea.
Before the sun rises, you can come to Mogan Mountain to watch the rime. It feels like being in a fairy tale world, with a crystal-clear white scene in front of you. This rime will melt within an hour after the sun rises, so take your time to enjoy this beautiful scenery. The beautiful Mogan Lake is also a scenic spot, immersing yourself in a landscape that resembles an ink painting.
Xiaopu Baduqi
Viewing ginkgo trees is the last grand spectacle of autumn. There are many sacred places to view ginkgo trees across the country, but the closest to Shanghai is Xiaopu Baduqi in Changxing, a small village nestled between two mountains. It boasts a ten-mile ancient ginkgo forest, spreading out an extraordinary splendor, and is known as the 'Hometown of Ginkgo in the World.' Immersed in the golden and magnificent ginkgo corridor, with overlapping mountains in the distance and the sound of trickling springs in your ears, the great beauty is beyond words, and even the mountain breeze that blows by exudes elegance.
Deqing Xiazhu Lake
The largest natural wetland in Jiangnan, Xiazhu Lake's magic lies in its expansive lake surface, blending seamlessly with the sky. The lake is interspersed with mounds and water networks, resembling a giant water maze. The mounds are covered with dense green bamboo, wild reeds, bamboo shoots, and swaying tree shadows throughout the year. Egrets dot the landscape, and beautiful kites fly freely in the sky.
