5 Secret Spots for Viewing Maple Leaves in Guizhou

Guizhou in October is like a painter's brush, with red leaves and ginkgo trees creating a stunning scene. After the first frost, it's the perfect time to view maple leaves. Here are 5 of the most beautiful maple leaf spots in Guizhou this fall. Save them and embrace nature! 💖 Fanjing Mountain | Fanjing Mountain Scenic Area, Tongren City 🍁Recommended time: Late October to November 🚘Drive from Guiyang via Yinbai Expressway, Anjiang Expressway, etc. The whole journey is about 286.6 km. ✨Fanjing Mountain in autumn is full of life, with golden leaves and fiery red leaves. The different altitudes and tree species create a colorful scene of red, yellow, purple, and green. The high sky and light clouds, the red forest like batik, and the charming fragrance make it a peaceful place. 💕 Gesuogou Valley, Baoji Township | Gesuogou Valley, Baoji Township, Panzhou City, Liupanshui City 🍁Recommended time: Late October to late December 🚘Drive from Guiyang via Hukun Expressway, X204, Yangbai Highway, etc. The whole journey is about 342.3 km. ✨There are nearly 1,000 acres of maple forest on the mountainside at the northeast end of Gesuo River Gorge. In late autumn, the red leaves attract countless photographers. The scenic area also has peaks, caves, ancient banyan trees, and thousands of acres of red leaves. 💞 Hongfeng Lake | Hongfeng Lake Scenic Area, Hubin Road, Qingzhen City, Guiyang City 🍁Recommended time: Early November to early December 🚘Drive from Guiyang via Guiyang Ring Expressway → G60 Hukun Expressway → Lishan Road → Hubin Road → Guiyang Hongfeng Lake Scenic Area ✨There is a red maple ridge by Hongfeng Lake, with many sweetgum trees on the ridge and around the lake. In late autumn, the red leaves and the beautiful scenery are intoxicating. 💗 Xianghuoyan | Xianghuoyan Scenic Area, Hefeng Township, Kaiyang County, Guiyang City 🍁Recommended time: Late October to late November 🚘Drive from Guiyang via Guiyang Ring Expressway → Yinbai Expressway → Lanhai Expressway → Provincial Highway 305 → Destination ✨Xianghuoyan has nearly 100 acres of red leaf viewing area, as well as 7 scenic spots such as Guangming River and Xianghuoyan Waterfall Group. It is the closest red leaf viewing place to Guiyang. 💓 Huoyan Mountain | Huoyan Mountain, Fenglin Village, Pingshang Township, Puding County, Anshun City 🍁Recommended time: Early November to early January 🚘Drive from Guiyang via Lanhai Expressway, Puan Expressway, etc. The whole journey is about 135.3 km. ✨Huoyan Mountain is a rare botanical garden with more than 700 tree species. In late autumn, the maple leaves turn the forest red, like a burning flame. The best time to view the leaves is in autumn and winter, with golden and brown, dark green and fiery red leaves. 💝