Less Crowded Autumn Trip to Simian Mountain: Ride the Sightseeing Bus Through Colorful Forests, Check in at the Popular Slide for Family Fun

Parents! Don’t want to walk much when visiting Simian Mountain with kids? Save this “bus tour + trail” combo guide! The sightseeing bus connects key spots, daily walking ≤ 5,000 steps, 4-year-olds can have fun all along! 🗺️ Sightseeing Bus Route: North Gate → Wangxiangtai → Tudi Rock → Honghai Lake Loop • Stop 1: Wangxiangtai Waterfall (2-hour stop) – Walk the wooden boardwalk to view the waterfall from multiple angles, catch a rainbow in the afternoon; light 1 km forest hike, collect red leaves to make bookmarks. • Stop 2: Tudi Rock (1.5-hour stop) – Danxia rock walls look like “Earth’s tree rings,” perfect for family silhouette photos at sunset; beside the rock wall is the “Worn-out Bungee” (half price), kids can try gentle bouncing. • Stop 3: Honghai Lake (2-hour stop) – Take a boat to admire the colorful forest reflections, picnic on the trail after disembarking; lakeside has the “Little Warrior Via Ferrata” (children’s climbing), secured with safety ropes. 🎢 Fun Activities • Super Slide: The popular slide winds down from the mountainside, speed is self-controlled, super fun for parent-child sliding together (half price). • Aerial Forest Drift: Transparent chute through the forest, look up to see squirrels, smooth stop at the end. 🏡 Accommodation Recommendations • Family Guesthouse: “Dale Zhi Ye” forest guesthouse, wooden structure like a fairy tale house, stargaze and listen to the stream at night. • Quality Hotels: “Longtan Lake Hotel” or “Yazhuju,” enjoy half-price accommodation with “Yu Chao” ball tickets (valid until the end of 2025). 💡 Off-Peak Tips • After National Day, leaves turn fully yellow; late October to early November is peak season. • Reverse route: Enter from the East Gate and visit Honghai Lake first to avoid tour groups. Autumn in Simian Mountain spins on wheels, stay tuned for the Dabie Mountains guide next! ✨