October in deep autumn, Henan has 9 great self-driving destinations to enjoy the red leaves

The place you want to go in your heart, one day your footsteps will also arrive. The red leaves, the moment they flutter in red, drunk in the heart, like the setting sun reflecting on the clouds on the horizon. The gentle breeze brushes by, rustling in the sand, carrying the fragrance of your youth. "Stop and sit in love in the late maple forest, red leaves frostier than February flowers." October's weather is getting colder, it is the best time to enjoy red leaves and take pictures in the red forest. The editor has painstakingly compiled the 9 best self-driving destinations in Henan to enjoy the red leaves in the golden autumn, highly recommended.

Changshou Mountain

The red leaves of Changshou Mountain are a cherished memory for every visitor. As autumn arrives, the atmosphere becomes rich with the essence of fall. At Changshou Mountain, one can fully experience the autumnal ambiance. The red leaves of Changshou Mountain are of the same variety as those of Xiangshan, gradually turning red in the fall, with colors that are striking and captivating.

Qingtian River

Qingtian River is known as the 'Kingdom of Red Leaves'. The area covered by trees reaches 90% of the scenic area, and even CCTV has reported on how enchanting and spectacular the red leaves of Qingtian River are. Jinjia Ridge is the best place to view the red leaves in Qingtian River. Every autumn, the Cotinus coggygria leaves in the Qingtian River scenic area turn from green to red or golden overnight, completing a 'costume change' and becoming purely and passionately red under the autumn sun.

Mount Lao Jun

Mount Lao Jun is beautiful all year round, but it is especially stunning in autumn. From the valleys to the peaks, from one mountain to another, the autumn colors stretch endlessly. Various species change from green to yellow, and from yellow to red, adorning Mount Lao Jun in a full array of colors, painting a unique autumnal picture. Standing at Taiqing Temple, the panoramic view of the mountains covered in red leaves is particularly grand and magnificent, as if the mountains are draped in cloaks, exuding majesty.

Mount Song

The red leaves of Mount Song are simply blessed by heaven. The unique geographical environment and climatic characteristics have formed a large forest of red leaves dominated by yellow hornbeam, creating the spectacular 'Red Leaf Corridor of Mount Song'! The red leaf area of more than 20 square kilometers in the Mount Song scenic area is a popular viewing spot for most people every year. Whether in terms of forest area, red leaf variety and quality, or the survival time of the red leaves, it can rival the red leaves of Xiangshan in Beijing.

Yuntai Mountain

Yuntai Mountain, shrouded in mist and echoing with celestial winds, is covered in red foliage and layered forests, with clouds steaming and rosy clouds rising. It resembles a magical painting by a master artist, often referred to as the 'Colorado of the East.' It is like a fairyland, leaving people with endless aftertastes.

Yaoshan

Yaoshan has a very high forest coverage rate. The staggered trees give the red leaves of Yaoshan a three-dimensional effect. The yellowhorn, maple, persimmon, and Chinese tallow trees are arranged from the top of the mountain to the bottom, with red, orange, yellow, and purple colors covering the mountain and fields. The Yuhuang Peak of Yaoshan has an altitude of 2153.1 meters, where you can see the spectacular sight of red leaves growing in tiers according to the different tree species and altitudes, with layers of forests dyed in various colors, stretching as far as the eye can see.

Baiyun Mountain

Baiyun Mountain National Forest Park is praised by experts and scholars as a 'Natural Museum.' The red leaves on Baiyun Mountain are scattered, with a few Chinese tallow trees and maples mixed among layers of green trees, creating a 'touch of red among a sea of green.' Additionally, the clouds on Baiyun Mountain are quite distinctive. On clear days, fluffy white clouds float like soft cotton, with red leaves adorning the clouds, making it a delightful sight.

Laojieling

In autumn, Laojieling features a vast and expansive sky that stirs people's affection for nature. The cableway in the clouds at Laojieling is surrounded by colorful leaves, making it feel like a fairy tale world, romantic and serene.

Shennong Mountain

On Shennong Mountain, there is not only the largest bronze statue of Shennong in China for people to admire and pray for their families, but also the Shennong Trail paved with bluestone, waiting for you to climb. When the autumn wind blows, the sound of the red leaves like ocean waves, combined with the sound of the white cranes standing on the cliffs and the pine waves, mixed with the faint fragrance of forest fruits, makes people fascinated and enchanted.