Each season has its benefits, but nothing like the fall. Autumn is one of the best seasons but it is perfect season for traveling. The most comfortable season of the year is early autumn because during that period, temperatures are reasonable throughout China with a limited amount of rain. Moreover, October is the only month when the valuable and precious paintings of the Beijing Palace Museum are displayed only because of proper climate conditions. In autumn, you can visit various beautiful places and can enjoy the weather. Below we have some beautiful destinations around the country for autumn sightseeing:
Dongzhaigang Nature Reserve, Hainan
This is located in the northeast part of Hainan Province, which is the first and the biggest mangrove nature reserve in China. Mangroves are a sole woody plant community of inner-tidal coasts in the tropical and sub-tropical zones. Mangrove is a type of a tropical tree and also known as forest above the sea. They usually grow on swampy ground along the seacoasts and riverbanks. There are more than 80 types of mangrove trees in the world and 32 kinds of them can be found at this place only. Moreover, the area is also home to many rare birds and plants, attracting many biologists visit there to discover the reserve’s unique flora and fauna. The best time to visit there is September to April and admission charges are 10 Yuan only.
Nanjing Qixia Mountain, Jiangsu
Qixia Mountain or Sheshan Mountain is located about 22 km far in the northeast direction, in Nanjing City. It covers an area of over 860 hectares and has three peaks that are Dragon Peak, Fengxiang Peak and Tiger Peak. The mountain has charming scenery of a huge area covered with maple trees in autumn. Each year, in the middle of October, the whole mountain is covered with flourishing red, green and golden maple leaves, which makes the mountain a colorful carpet and making it a wonderful place to enjoy fall colors. Middle October to late November is the best time to visit here.
Daocheng in Sichuan
This is situated in the south of the Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China at the altitude of 3750m. Daocheng is often referred to as “the last pure land in our blue planet” and this is well known for its magnificent mountains, white glaciers, lush pastures, broad valleys and picturesque lakes. Moreover, forests, creeks and grasslands can also be found in the grand valley, fringed by impressive snowcapped mountain peaks. You can visit anytime or any month of the year but in the month of September, the valley goes into colorful autumn, which attracts many travelers to travel and hike there or enjoy some of the purest natural scenery on the sphere.
Shangri-La in Yunnan
Shangri-La is a Tibetan country of Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, which is located in the northwest Yunnan Province, featuring a stunning landscapes and a blend of ethnic cultures. Snow-covered peaks, lakes, gorges and virgin forests surround it. The main attraction of the country includes the renowned Tiger Leaping Gorge, Bita Lake Nature Reserve, Songzanlin Temple and Baishui Terrace. May and October are the best months to visit this place because Shangri-La is at its most beautiful in the autumn season.
Ejin Banner, Inner Mongolia
This beautiful place is situated in Alxa League, in the westernmost part of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. It has one of the three extensive Euphrates Poplar tree forests in the world, with a total forest area of 30,000 hectares. The best time is to visit this place is late September to middle October.
Summary
Autumn is usually known as the season of fall and this is the only time when you can visit China to enjoy the weather with little rain. You can enjoy the beauty of maple forests and the valuable paintings of Beijing Palace Museum.