Pofengling Reverse Operation Autumn Viewing Guide: Fewer People, Beautiful Scenery, and Cats to Cuddle

Tested last weekend!! The red leaves at Pofengling have already started changing color🍂 This weekend is expected to be the best viewing period Quickly save this off-peak guide! 💫My off-peak itinerary Leisurely arrived in Fangshan on Saturday afternoon Stayed at a homestay at the foot of the mountain Slept in naturally on Sunday before heading to the scenic area Entered the scenic area around 11 am, left at 2 pm Hiked up the mountain, took the cable car down Almost no queues, very smooth But each viewing platform was quite crowded You still need some patience for photos 🏡【Accommodation】 Huanglu Flower Bloom No. 8 Courtyard Red Leaf Room 498 RMB/room Currently peak season, book quickly The homestay has special events + bonfire parties every Saturday No worries about being bored if arriving a day early More suitable for families with children～ 📸【Tour Route】 The scenic area has three hiking routes You can choose based on your stamina We took the leisure route Walked up + cable car down yyds! The walking path has the densest red leaves🍂 The cable car offers a panoramic view of the colorful forest 1️⃣ Summit Route (for hikers): Viewing platform above Eagle Beak Rock (the road from Eagle Beak Rock to Yuxu Palace is under repair and temporarily closed), about 3 km one way 👉Total time: about 3-4 hours 2️⃣ Leisure Route (beginners/families with elderly or children): Hike to the blue line position in the picture. About 1.8 km one way, can use the cable car 🚡 up and down depending on stamina 👉Total time: about 1.5-2 hours 3️⃣ Short Route (for relaxing visitors): Pofeng Coffee, Cloud Stone House, Rose Pavilion, about 500 meters one way, very easy 👉Total time: about 0.5-1 hour 🐱【Hidden Bonus】 You must visit "Qiulan Coffee" next to the homestay! There are two playful and cute kittens Remember to bring cat treats! The whole village’s cats will love you The village also has a bookstore and photo spots that are great for pictures 🍲【Food Guide】 Breakfast included at the homestay For dinner, go to the nearby Ruixiang Building The firewood chicken is incredibly fragrant! Also, the hot lamb spine stew Perfect for this season Warm your stomach and heart after eating Tips: It’s peak season now, you can’t drive directly to the scenic area entrance You need to park at Pofengling Parking Lot 1 or 2 Take the shuttle bus to the scenic area entrance, free, 5 minutes ride Shuttle bus hours: 8:00-17:30 Plan your return time reasonably, or you’ll have to walk through the countryside 🕘Opening hours: 8:00-17:00 🎫Ticket: 50 RMB/person 🚠Cable car: one way 80 RMB｜round trip 150 RMB Pofengling