When it comes to where autumn is the most beautiful in China, many people will immediately think of the colorful forest in Jiuzhaigou, the Daocheng Yading in Sichuan, and the poplar forest in Ejina, in fact, the most intense autumn in China is in the northeast, where there are not only winter snow and ice lantern snow sculptures, but also the most intense autumn in China. Every October, the most worthwhile visit in the northeast is these 5 small cities, few people, beautiful and pristine, have you been there?
1. Ji'an
Ji'an, a beautiful border town, located under the Changbai Mountain, on the bank of the Yalu River, across the river from one city and three counties in North Korea, the small city is not big, the urban construction is very beautiful, the streets are neat and clean, the Yalu River flows through the edge of the city, the highest accumulated temperature and the longest frost-free period in Jilin Province, known as the "Northeast Small Jiangnan", and was selected as the most beautiful county in China in 2022 in January this year.
History has left a rich footprint here. In 3 AD, Goguryeo moved to the capital of Ji'an, and in 427 it was moved to Pyongyang, North Korea, until it was destroyed by the Tang Dynasty in 668 AD, which was the capital of the Goguryeo Dynasty for 425 years, and also left a large number of Goguryeo cultural relics and monuments.
The tomb of the longevity king, built in the fourth and early fifth centuries AD, is in the shape of a square altar step, similar to the tomb of the ancient Egyptian pharaohs, made of granite strips weighing several tons, and it is said that the huge stone at the top of the tomb is more than 50 tons, more than 1500 years ago, known as the "Pyramid of the East".
The Haotaewang stele was erected by the 20th generation of Goguryeo kings for his father Haotaewang, who is a generation of emperors with considerable achievements in the history of Goguryeo, and the inscription describes the great achievements of the good prince in opening up the territory.
Marudu Mountain Castle was one of the typical early and middle mountain castles of the Goguryeo period, which was not only a military garrison city for the domestic city, but also used as the capital of the Goguryeo king.
In October, Ji'an ushered in the most brilliant autumn colors, the lush mountains and forests on the banks of the Yalu River have been dyed colorful, the maple leaves here have 3 horned maple, 5 jiao maple to 13 jiao maple as many as a dozen, the color is apricot red, scarlet, blood red, the shape is heart-shaped, fan-shaped, pentagonal, especially the 11-horned maple leaf is unique to Ji'an.
Wunu Peak, where the forest coverage rate is as high as 94.5%, is praised as "natural oxygen bar". From late September, the entire peak is at its best time to see the autumn leaves, and the mountains are filled with colorful maple leaves, which look particularly spectacular in the sun.
Located near Huaming Hotel, Ji'an Morning Market, there are all kinds of snacks such as sour soup, Suzi leaves, old-fashioned fried cakes, pancakes, spicy ears, as well as honey, fungus, chestnut, ginseng and other local products, full of human fireworks.
Ji'an brazier, local traditional food, ingredients are extremely rich, there are beef, pork, tripe, pork belly, tofu, rice sausage, soybean sprouts and other more than a dozen, the bottom of the pot is baked over charcoal, the dishes are always steaming, and the process of eating is endless.
The big guitar theme square is on the bank of the Yalu River, where you can watch the river view, watch the night, and check in the light show. The light show is held every night from 18:00 to 18:15, and each performance lasts about 15 minutes.
2. Linjiang
Linjiang City is located in the southeast of Jilin Province, at the southern foot of the Changbai Mountains, on the north bank of the Yalu River, across the river from North Korea, and the border is 146 kilometers long. Linjiang has excellent ecological environment, mild and humid climate, beautiful living environment, during the Liberation War it was the seat of the Liaodong Provincial Party Committee and Provincial Government, and the famous "Four Guarantees Linjiang" Battle took place in this place.
The ecology of the river is very good. There are no polluting enterprises here, the water of the Yalu River is crystal clear, the water quality is the best among the major rivers in China, and the superior environment makes Linjiang one of the few ecological function areas for forest and water conservation in China, and one of the ten cities with the most tourism development value in China.
Linjiang City is extremely rich in tourism resources. There are both exotic experiences such as river rafting, as well as natural natural scenery, every October, here the autumn air is refreshing, the wind is light and cloudy, the layers of forests are dyed, the green and flowing gold, the small city is full of mountain charm, water spirit show, Linjiang has been rated as "China's most beautiful county" and "China's deep breathing town".
The main attractions of Linjiang: Xigu Scenic Area, Songling Snow Village Photography Base, Old Bald Scenic Area, Qidaogou Scenic Area, Jiangxin Island Park, and the Palace of the Puppet Manchu Emperor.
Native products of the river. Rich in ginseng, forest frogs, wild vegetables and fungi, as well as freshwater fish, these are some of the city's most rare organic natural ingredients, which are home-cooked dishes on the tables of the locals.
3. Dunhua
Dunhua is located in the western foothills of Changbai Mountain and belongs to Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, with a total area of 11,957 square kilometers, making it the largest county-level city in Jilin Province.
Dunhua has a long history. More than a thousand years ago, this is the location of the capital of the Bohai State of the Tang Dynasty, the birthplace of the Manchu imperial family, and in 1881 it was established as a county and named Dunhua, its name is taken from the phrase "Little Dechuan River, Great De Dunhua" in "Zhongyong", with the meaning of "Dunhua customs" and "governing with virtue", known as "a thousand years of ancient capital and a hundred years of county".
The first time I walked into this small city, I was deeply fascinated. This is a quiet and beautiful city, excellent natural ecology, not big places, clean streets, transparent air, bright and splendid, calm life, slow pace, low prices, food, many excellent tourist cities, national health cities, national garden cities, 2019 China's most beautiful county list.
Dunhua in autumn is beautiful. Everywhere is colorful, thick and light, mountains and valleys, overlapping and gorgeous, even the sky and clouds are pink, you can take a picture like a paradise.
This October, Dunhua Hanliling promises you a romantic autumn. This is once the location of the Northeast Anti-Resistance Union secret camp, and there are red leaf resources all over the mountains, so it is called the "double red" scenic spot, here are colorful drunken autumn colors, is Dunhua's most beautiful autumn leisure tourism place.
Liuding Mountain, surrounded by mountains and rivers, surrounded by peaks, is located the largest bhikshuni ashram in Asia - Zhengjue Temple, which is also the largest Buddhist monastery in Northeast China, and the bronze statue of Shakyamuni on the top of the mountain is very majestic and is the landmark attraction of Liuding Mountain.
In autumn, the mountains and forests here are like smoke clouds and flames, and they are as beautiful as an oil painting.
Yanming Lake National Wetland
Dunhua's specialty cuisine. Dunhua Yiyang Food Street, gathered all kinds of food and beverage, as night falls, here began to be lively, authentic Northeast cuisine, traditional Manchu cuisine, flavored Korean food, Korean barbecue, evocative.
4. Kwandian
Kuandian Manchu Autonomous County is a county under the jurisdiction of Dandong, Liaoning, the largest county in Liaoning and the largest border county in the country, located on the bank of the Yalu River, across the river from North Korea, and has been selected as "China's most beautiful ecotourism county" and "2021 China's most beautiful county list".
Kuandian is rich in tourism resources and is one of the main tourist destinations in Liaoning. At present, there are 3 national 4A-level tourist scenic spots, 3 3A-level scenic spots, and various cultural relics and monuments such as Hushan Great Wall at the eastern end of the Great Wall of Youming Wanli, and Hekou Broken Bridge, which are known as "Liaoning Province Scenic Tourism Resource Reserve Library".
Tianqiaogou, which was once the "land of dragons" in the Qing Dynasty, has a primitive ecology, strange peaks and rocks, many ancient trees, and clear mountain springs and streams, and the environment is very beautiful. Every autumn, the mountain maple leaves are all over the place, and it is known as the reddest and most colorful place of maple leaves in China.
Qingshan ravine, there are 36 large and small waterfalls, there is a small sky pond on the top of the mountain, the turquoise Qingshan Lake is vast, the two sides of the river are towering, covering the sky, every autumn, here the blue water and red leaves are intertwined, giving people a strong visual impact, every autumn attracts a large number of painting, photography enthusiasts come here to sketch and shoot.
Tianhua Mountain, the strange peaks and rocks on the mountain, the valley stream babbling, everywhere is colorful and in full swing, red maple leaves, golden birch, cypress, beard oak and wild fruits hanging on the branches, quiet, idyllic, full of dreamy beauty.
Hushan Great Wall, the eastern starting point of the Ming Great Wall, was built on the original site in 92, with many landscapes such as city towers, Great Wall, ancient plank road, sleeping Guanyin, etc., and there is also a Great Wall History Museum in the scenic area.
"One Step Leap", located at the foot of the Great Wall of Tiger Mountain, is only one step away from North Korea, where visitors can see the life, labor and work of North Koreans up close.
5. Benxi
In recent years, the maple leaves of Benxi have begun to become famous throughout the country, but many outsiders may not know that most of the red leaves that Benxi is proud of are actually hidden in Benxi County, a small city with the same name, and more than 70% of the well-known attractions in Benxi are located in Benxi County.
Benxi Manchu Autonomous County is located in the mountainous area of eastern Liaoning, the county seat is 30 kilometers away from Benxi City, 90 kilometers away from Shenyang City, the forest coverage rate is 77.06%, is Liaoning's natural water conservation land and green barrier, the county seat is called small town.
Every year into the end of September and mid-October, the beautiful town of Benxi will usher in the most beautiful and intense autumn, and tourists who have come to Benxi all praise the maple leaves and splendid colorful forests here, it turns out that the autumn in Benxi is so colorful!
Guanmen Mountain, located in the small town of Benxi County, because of the steep peaks and strange rocks, also known as the Northeast Little Yellow Mountain, which is the earliest famous maple appreciation base in Benxi, the most complete tourist facilities, Benxi's famous maple king is here, there is a local saying called "Benxi returns without looking at the leaves, closing the door and returning without looking at the maple".
Laobiangou, the hottest maple appreciation land in Benxi in recent years, is located in Dongyingfang Township, Benxi County. In the past few days, the maple leaves of Laobiangou are in full bloom, which is a world of red leaves and flowing dan, and has been selected as the best destination for autumn viewing by CCTV "So Many Rivers and Mountains" for four consecutive years.
Tanggou Green Stone Valley is famous for its moss and turquoise valley and many large and small waterfalls. The maple leaves here are famous for being the first to red, the last to fall, the most vivid red, and the most flowing.
Dashi Lake, located in Nanyingfang Village, Dongyingfang Township, Benxi County, is named for the five connected lakes, and the maple leaves flowing gold in the autumn Dashihu Scenic Area, the whole valley is rendered more colorful against the background of the lake, and it is a good place to enjoy the autumn colors.
Maple Leaf Avenue, not only Benxi, but also China's most beautiful road, also called Benhuan Highway, a total length of more than 150 kilometers, autumn Benhuan Highway is like a scenic corridor, all the way to the stream all over, the pool waterfall prominent, the peak strange stone monster, the layer of forest is dyed, until the big concave ridge tunnel, after the tunnel is the Huanren County boundary, the essence of Maple Leaf Avenue is basically in Benxi County.
Benxi Water Cave, the only 5A-level scenic spot in Benxi, is located in Xiejiaweizi Village, Benxi County, formed millions of years ago, the stalactites in the cave have different shapes, is the longest underground dark river that can be visited by boat in the world so far, and one of the six most beautiful caves in China.
Nine Peaks Iron Brake Mountain. Located in Tianshifu Town, Benxi County, it is the birthplace of Northeast Taoism, with steep peaks, towering ancient trees and deep caves.
Xiaoshi sheep soup, a famous delicacy in Benxi County, uses local native cashmere goats as ingredients, slaughtered and divided, all put into a firewood pot, after several hours of boiling, rotten meat, soup, delicious taste, not only delicious, but also nourishing blood and qi, appetizing and strengthening the spleen.
The most beautiful autumn in the northeast is almost all concentrated in these 5 small cities, choose a day to go!