Places suitable for self-driving tours in autumn near Suzhou

There are many good places to enjoy autumn near Suzhou. It is recommended that you go on a self-driving tour. In this way, you can slowly enjoy the beautiful autumn scenery along the way. So let’s take a look at some of the self-driving attractions in Suzhou that are suitable for enjoying autumn. See below for details.

1、 Zhejiang Damingshan

Located in Lin’an, it is a tourist destination between Hangzhou and Huangshan. The mountaintop is flat and covers an area of 1,000 mu, hence the name Qianmutian. The mountain color is black and green, like the splashed ink landscape in Chinese painting. Strange pines, strange rocks, sea of clouds, and peak forests emerge in endlessly. It is called the “Small Huangshan Mountain in Zhejiang.” The stream flows gently in the high mountain basin. Once it enters the granite area, it rushes straight down, forming waterfalls of various shapes.

【Maple viewing features】

Damingshan red leaves have three to be admired:

First, admire the colorful red leaves. Red leaves do not turn red overnight. It is mainly due to the changes in various pigments in red leaf trees under the influence of temperature and light. They gradually show red, orange, yellow, green, and other colors, making the charm of autumn vivid and unique. Marshal Chen Yi’s poem “The heavier the frost, the deeper the color” is a vivid description of the image of red leaves.

Second, admire the red leaves as if they were flames. The best time to admire red leaves is generally from late October to mid-November. At this time, Damingshan is covered in red leaves, majestic and magnificent.

Third, admire the red leaves falling like flying crimson. In mid to late November, you can best feel this unique mood. In the rustling autumn wind, the red leaves fully show their style and freedom, “turning into spring mud to nurture flowers.”

【Maple viewing tips】

Opening hours: 08:00-17:00

Ticket price: 110.00 yuan

Address: Damingshan Scenic Area, Baiguo Village, Qingliangfeng Town, Lin’an, Hangzhou

Self-driving route: Take the Shanghai-Hangzhou Expressway to the Hangzhou Ring Expressway, take the Liuyatang exit to the Hangyu Expressway, pass through Lin’an, Yuqian, and Changhua, then take Provincial Highway 02 (30 kilometers) from Changhua, passing through Longgang and Jiakou, and turn left to the scenic area at Baiguo Village.

2、 Nanjing Qixia Mountain

Qixia Mountain is famous in the Jiangnan region, not only for its Qixia Temple but also for its Southern Dynasty stone carvings of the Thousand Buddha Rock and the Sui Dynasty famous structure of the relic pagoda. It is also known for its deep mountains, dense forests, clear springs, and steep rocks, making its scenery intoxicating. It is known as the “First Beautiful Mountain in Jinling.” The common saying goes “Spring in Niu Shou Mountain, Autumn in Qixia Mountain.”

【Best viewing location】

The Tai Xu Pavilion on the east peak is the best place to admire red leaves on Qixia Mountain. Take a moment to sit in the pavilion and admire the panoramic view of the red leaves, as if they were clouds and brocade, covering the entire mountain. It is a unique experience.

【Maple viewing features】

Admiring red leaves on Qixia Mountain is about time and location. Admiring the leaves from different times, places, and angles will produce different effects.

【Maple viewing tips】

Qixia Mountain opening hours: 6:30-17:30

Address: No. 88, Qixia Street, Qixia District, Nanjing (near Qixia Avenue)

Self-driving route: From Shanghai, take the Shanghai-Nanjing Expressway to the Outer Ring Expressway towards the Second Bridge, take the Liutang exit, and drive east on Qixia Avenue to reach the scenic area.

3、 Wuyuan, Anhui Province

Wuyuan is known as the “Land of Books” and the “Land of Tea.” It is known to the outside world as “the most beautiful countryside in China,” most famous for its rapeseed flowers and Hui-style architecture. Every village is a painting, and every step is a scene. The hazy mist floating in the mountains and rivers, the ancient and elegant houses, stone paths, and covered bridges, surrounded by green mountains and waters, are all exuding the charm of ink and wash painting.

【Best viewing location】

Although Shi Cheng is inconvenient to access, it has always been the top choice for photographers to set up camp every autumn. Because there are hundreds of maple trees around the village, each tree is over 35 meters tall. The fiery red maple trees in the early morning mist or smoke are especially beautiful.