In two days, the National Day Mid-Autumn Festival holiday is coming. Will you give up the rare opportunity to go out and enjoy autumn because of the mighty holiday army?
It's too late to apply for a foreign visa now, and getting a visa-free national ticket is not necessarily cheap, so why not consider driving to some quiet and splendid places in China to enjoy an eight-day holiday?
Saihanba
Of these places to be introduced today, there is always one that makes you want to pack your bags and leave. Some of them are so vast and pure that they don't impress you like the scenery on earth.
Some of them appeared in our textbooks a long time ago, but they have been absent from the sightseeing film ceremony, and some of them even go beyond our daily cognition, quietly hiding somewhere waiting for us to discover.
More importantly, the National Day Mid-Autumn Festival Golden Week is just the best time. If you miss it, you have to wait another year!
Niuqunshan
Mingsha
Bashang
Cocoto Sea
So, what are you hesitating about? See which routes are your favorite, then make a decision and get ready to go!
1. The Beijing-Hebei-Inner Mongolia Small Ring Road saw the most beautiful grassland forest in the shortest time.
The National Day holiday is only eight days. If you want to have a good look at the most beautiful autumn scenery in Beijing in these eight days, this small ring road running through Beijing, Hebei and Inner Mongolia can just satisfy you.
This route has not only the prosperous autumn scenery in Beijing, but also the birch trees on the Bashang grassland. Strong colors and herds of horses, cattle and sheep make people feel very comfortable.
Highlights along the way
Beijing Xiangshan
There are 94,000 cotinus coggygria trees in the garden, which are as red as flames in autumn.
Chengde Waiba Temple
These are eight Tibetan Buddhist temples located in the northeast of chengde mountain resort, Hebei Province, with bright colors and charming beliefs.
Saihanba
This national forest park is rich in aquatic plants, dense forests and numerous animals and birds. It was once called "Thousand-Li Pine Forest" in Liao and Jin Dynasties, and was once used as a hunting place for emperors.
Hongshan junmachang
Hongshan Army Racecourse has beautiful scenery and unique landscape, and is known as the European scenery. The galloping horses on the grassland are the most beautiful scenery.
Wucaishan huamugou
The birch ditch on the dam is the most beautiful one.
Route: Beijing-Chengde-Saihanba-Hongshan Army Racecourse-Caiwushan Huamugou-Beijing
2. The most beautiful northwest scenery in the Great Northwest Ring Road is on the road.
If you want to see more abundant scenery, whether it is lakes, mountains or historical and cultural relics, the Northwest Link can definitely satisfy you at one time.
Including the famous Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, known as the China version of Wuyuni Salt Marsh, the unknown but beautiful "Lover Lake" Keluke Lake and Tuo Su Hu, the spectacular Mingsha Mountain, the magical crescent spring, the precious art treasure house Mogao Grottoes and the colorful Zhangye Danxia landform, this route is definitely a road with high cost performance.
Qinghai Lake
The largest saltwater lake in China, its purity, its blue color and its most famous sunrise are unforgettable.
Kaka salt lake
This is the domestic version of Uyuni Salt Marsh, where there is the purest water and sky. The salt lake is like a huge mirror, attracting countless people.
Crook and Tosu L.
Located in the northeast of Qaidam basin, two lakes, one large and one small, are closely related, with vast lakes and desolate Gobi around, which is amazing.
Mingshashan Yueya Spring
The desert here is magnificent and the crescent spring in the desert is a miracle.
Mogao Grottoes
The largest and richest Buddhist art sites in the world include 735 caves, 45,000 square meters of murals and 24 15 clay sculptures. Even if you stay here for a few days and nights, you can't finish reading the beauty and legend of this art treasure house.
Ejina poplar
There is a large area of Populus euphratica forest here, which is beautiful in autumn and is a must-see place in autumn.
Zhangye Danxia
The most magnificent land in China must be here. After rain or sunset, the colorful Danxia landform is more spectacular.
Route: Xi 'an → Xining → Qinghai Lake → Chaka Salt Lake → Delingha → Dunhuang → Crescent Spring → Mogao Grottoes → Jiuquan → Populus euphratica Forest in Ejina Banner → Zhangye Danxia → Wuwei → Xi 'an.
3. Sichuan enjoys the most spectacular sea of clouds in China in the short-term autumn.
There are too many beautiful and interesting places in Sichuan. If you want to have a good time on holiday, you might as well go to Niu Bei to see the spectacular sea of clouds and let your senses be stimulated by nature.
On the way, I also passed through xinduqiao, which became a paradise in the photographer's mind in autumn, and I can fully enjoy the oil-painting beauty composed of colorful Woods and unique houses.
Highlights along the way
Chengdu
This is a city most suitable for slow life. Visiting historic sites, watching a Sichuan opera, eating a hot pot or watching the most beautiful ginkgo leaves in autumn are all the best ways.
Ya ' an
Shangli ancient town in Ya 'an is surrounded by mountains and rivers, with idyllic hills and wooden houses. There were still many diaojiao buildings in Ming and Qing Dynasties. In autumn, the Woods in the field will turn into rich colors, which is the most suitable for sneaking around here for half a day.
Xinduqiao
This is Shili Gallery, which is called a photographer's paradise. In autumn, the smoke and leaves from the kitchen are the most beautiful in the country.
Niuqunshan
To impress the mind and eyes, the sea of clouds in Niu Bei is definitely a must-see in this life.
Zheduo mountain
The first pass in Kangba is mountainous, with an altitude of 4270 meters. At the mountain pass, you can see the majestic snow-capped mountains and winding roads.
Route: Chengdu-Ya 'an-Niubei Mountain-xinduqiao-Zheduo Mountain.
4. Look at Russia on the road at the Hulunbeier border.
If you want to see the most spectacular coastal autumn scenery in China, Daxinganling must be the first choice.
Walking on the Sino-Russian border highway, you can not only feel the wonderful feeling of facing Russia across the river (Ergon River) or across the net, but also appreciate the warm autumn atmosphere of Daxinganling. Larch and birch forests have turned golden yellow, which is really spectacular.
Highlights along the way
Bingler, Murray R.
It was rated as "the best water in the world" by Mr. Lao She, and there were flocks of cattle and sheep beside its winding posture.
Ergon wetland
Ergon is the border river between China and Russia, and it is the Ergon wetland after autumn. The Gonghe River in Buel is even more beautiful.
Mo 'erdaoga Forest Park
Xishuangbanna in the south and Mordaoga in the north. The first national forest park in Daxing 'anling is the most beautiful in autumn, and the river fills the air, just like a fairyland.
Sunset at the Black Hills
In Hulunbeier, if you want to watch the sunset, you can definitely see the most beautiful sunset at Heishan Mountain.
Manchuria
Manzhouli, a port city with a history of 100 years, is known as the "window of East Asia" because it combines the customs of China, Russia and Mongolia. Almost every shop on the street has Russian, so you can fully feel the exotic customs without going abroad.
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Huhonol L.
Hu and Noel Lake are located in the hinterland of the world-famous Hulunbeier grassland. This clear water is dotted on the grassland, so that the majestic grassland and exquisite water waves can be integrated here.
Route: Hailar → Mozgele River → Ergon → Genhe Wetland → Shiwei → Linjiang → Eagle Mouth → Taiping Village → Mordaoga National Forest Park → Egret Island → Xiaoyumachang → Xiaoqi Tribe → Heishantou → Zhalainuoer Museum → Mammoth Park → Guomen → Taowa Square → donghu district Ecological Park → Manzhouli → Huhonuoer Lake → Hailar.
5. The most beautiful autumn scenery Ring Road in northern Xinjiang is the most beautiful autumn scenery in China.
The most magnificent autumn scenery is in the northeast and Daxing 'anling Mountains, and the most beautiful autumn scenery is in Xinjiang, especially in northern Xinjiang.
This loop is very long, but we can see a large part of Xinjiang's essence, such as Kanas, which has the most beautiful autumn scenery in China, the gorgeous rainbow beach, the last tear of Sailimu Lake in the Atlantic Ocean, and the Populus euphratica forest which will last for thousands of years along the Tarim River. If you miss it once, you have to wait a year for the most beautiful autumn scenery. It's really touching and makes people want to do it at once.
Highlights along the way
Wuerhe ghost town
This is a typical Ya Dan landform. Seen from a distance, it is spectacular and majestic. If you go deeper, you will feel its extraordinary terror.
Kana (Japanese letters; Simplified from Chinese characters)
This is the most beautiful place in northern Xinjiang, and also the most beautiful place in autumn scenery, China. The snowy peaks and towering forests are all dyed, and the lakes and mountains are beautiful. Known as "fairyland on earth, fairy garden".
Caoshu
This is a natural village near Kanas Lake. Houses are all made of logs, full of primitive flavor. In autumn, the mountains are full of intoxicating autumn colors, and the smoke rises in Ran Ran in autumn, forming a dreamy smoke belt, which is better than a fairyland.
Rainbow beach
Adjacent to the rippling Irtysh River, it reflects the lush valley scenery on the other side. The mineral-rich landscape of Ya Dan is colorful and fascinating in the sun.
Cocoto Sea
It takes beautiful canyons and rivers, rocky woodlands, mineral resources, frozen lakes and strange earthquake fault zones as its natural scenery, and will be colorful in autumn.
Populus euphratica forest in Tarim River
This is the oldest, largest, most complete and primitive Populus euphratica forest reserve in the world. Hu Yangshu, immortal for thousands of years, has water here, magnificent and exquisite.
Selam L.
Sailimu Lake is also called "the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean" because it is the last place where the warm and humid air currents in the Atlantic Ocean care, and its purity and snowy mountain scenery are absolutely breathtaking.
Kara army
It is not only the northern route of the ancient Silk Road in China, but also the location of Wusunguo, the largest nomadic people in the western regions of China. In autumn, the grassland is golden, and the snow-capped mountains are on the side, which is magnificent.
Urumqi → Wuerhe Ghost Town → Ghost Town in Fuhai → Kanas → Harmony Village → Birch Forest → Rainbow Beach → Ketuohai → Tarim Populus euphratica Forest → Yining → Sailimu Lake → Guozigou → Bayinbuluke → Nalati Grassland → Zhaosu → Harqin Grassland → Turpan → Tuyugou → Kumutage Desert → Urumqi.
6. The best cultural route for parent-child tour in the Central Plains Cultural Experience Circle.
Of course, during the holiday, if you want to feel the ancient culture, you might as well choose this cultural experience route. On the way, there are not only Pingyao Ancient City, one of the four best-preserved ancient cities in China, but also the majestic Hukou Waterfall, the Terracotta Warriors and Horses in Xi 'an, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the Hui people's belief culture and the red Yan 'an, which are very suitable for children to experience.
Highlights along the way
Ancient City of Pingyao
It is one of the "four best-preserved ancient cities" and one of the only two ancient cities in China that have successfully declared the world cultural heritage with the whole ancient city. Walking on the ancient streets, you can feel the charm of history best.
Hukou Waterfall
It is the second largest waterfall in China and the largest yellow waterfall in the world. 1 1,000 cubic meters/second of river water pours down from a steep cliff more than 20 meters high, forming the momentum of "a pot of Yellow River thousands of miles", which is enough to make it thrilling to stand by and watch.
Xi'an
As one of the four ancient capitals in China, Xi has a profound historical and cultural origin. It is a rare cultural experience to see the Terracotta Warriors, the Wild Goose Pagoda and the unique Islamic belief in Huimin Street.
Route: Beijing-Taiyuan-Pingyao-Hukou -Xi 'an-Yan 'an-Taiyuan-Beijing.
7. Look for Locke's footprint in the autumn appreciation loop of Muli culture.
Although Muli is not famous, it is Locke's favorite place. That year, the explorer came to China to explore Daocheng Aden, making it the "Shangri-La" in Lost Horizon, but no one thought that his favorite place was Muli.
This route passes through Yunnan and Sichuan, connecting the most beautiful and pure places, so that people can enjoy their holiday time in depth.
Highlights along the way
Qionghai
It is the second largest freshwater lake in Sichuan Province. Autumn is crisp, lonely and lingering.
Luojishan
Luoji Mountain and Emei Mountain are "sister mountains" with mountains and peaks and beautiful scenery, especially in autumn.
Lugu Lake
Lugu Lake, a lake that spans Yunnan and Sichuan provinces, is not only beautiful in lakes and mountains, but also attractive in its unique daughter country culture.
Mulisi
It used to be one of the largest temples of the Yellow Sect in Kangba Tibetan area, backed by the holy mountain "Sujia Shala", towering peaks, magnificent temples, dazzling crowds and moving belief forces.
Route: Chengdu-Xichang-Yanyuan-Lugu Lake-Muli Temple-Muli-Yanyuan-Xichang-Chengdu.
8. Travel all over Beijing, Hebei and Mongolia, and see the most scenery with the longest road.
If you start from Beijing and have a small annual holiday plus Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, you might as well take this big tourist route. This route is generally the national highway11,with good road conditions and beautiful scenery. You can not only cross the beautiful dam, but also come to the endless prairie, where you can enjoy the joy of galloping on the grassland and authentic Inner Mongolia cuisine.
Highlights along the way
Yanqi Lake in Beijing
Yanqi Lake is named because there are often flocks of geese coming here in spring and autumn every year. It is the most leisurely to come here to see autumn leaves and geese in autumn.
Bashang
Speaking of Bashang, in fact, if we leave Beijing, we will usually go to Fengning Beach, Mulan paddock Saihanba and Wulan in Keshiketeng Banner, but no matter which one is the most beautiful scenery in autumn, regardless of the competition.
Deqin Tara Pentagonal Maple Leaf Forest
This Wujiaofeng Nature Reserve is located at the southern foot of Daxing 'anling Mountains, and autumn is its most beautiful period. Looking at the maple forest, the forests all over the mountains and plains are dyed colorful. When the sun sets and the sky is full of red clouds, the fiery maple leaves and the sky are even more beautiful.
Route: Beijing → Fengning, Hebei → Bashang, Hebei (Mulan paddock) → Wang Fu, Inner Mongolia → Chifeng, Inner Mongolia → Aohan Banner → Naiman Banner → Tongliao, Inner Mongolia → Keyou Zhongqi → Tuquan, Inner Mongolia → Zhalantun → Arong Banner → Molidawa Banner, Inner Mongolia → Jiagedaqi, Heilongjiang.
There are some humanistic and natural routes in these routes, and China is a vast country, so there are definitely not only a few self-driving routes in autumn scenery, but there is no doubt that these eight routes are beautiful. If you have any favorite route, make a plan and go!