At an altitude of 2200 meters in the clouds, encounter the fairyland of colorful forests and sea of clouds

🍂 This autumn, if you want to avoid the crowds and enjoy the stunning colorful forests, I found a hidden gem—Longtoushan Mountain in Hanzhong. 🏔 It belongs to the Micang Mountain range like Guangwu Mountain but is more niche and peaceful. 🍁 From mid-October to early November every year, tens of thousands of acres of colorful forests look like a spilled palette, breathtakingly beautiful. ✨ The best part is, here you can truly enjoy “painless hiking” with a cable car and cloud ladder taking you straight to the summit. 🍁 Autumn exclusive, the double wonders of colorful forests and sea of clouds 🖼 Painted forest: The autumn colors of Longtoushan Mountain are unparalleled. 🍂 Every October, red, yellow, and orange leaves intertwine. From the summit, the layers of colors cover the entire valley, resembling a flowing oil painting under the sunlight. 👣 Hiking enthusiasts can get off at the “Painted Forest” stop and stroll along the steps, with scenic views at every step. ☁ Dreamy sea of clouds: The sea of clouds appears frequently here, especially on clear mornings or afternoons after rain. 🚡 Painless summit, a blessing for the lazy The most attractive feature of Longtoushan Mountain is its easy touring method. 🚠 With the cable car plus a 180-meter cloud ladder, you can reach the summit within 20 minutes, no pressure for elderly or children. 🌉 Thrilling suspended plank road: The “Longtou Cloud Plank Road” at over 2200 meters altitude is 3.5 kilometers long, combining wooden plank roads, suspended plank roads, and glass plank roads. Below your feet are cliffs and colorful forests, spectacular and exciting. 🌅 On clear days, it’s also an excellent spot to watch the sunset over the sea of clouds. 📌 Practical guide Ticket information: Scenic package (including ticket + round-trip cable car) costs 138 RMB on weekdays, 158 RMB on weekends. 🎓 Discounts available for students, seniors, and others. Best visiting time: Peak colorful forest: mid-October to early November; high sea of clouds occurrence: clear mornings or afternoons after rain. 🌄 It is recommended to plan a two-day, one-night trip and stay at the summit to watch the sunrise and sunset. Transportation: 🚗 Self-driving: Navigate to “Longtoushan International Tourism Resort”; 🚄 High-speed rail: Chengdu/Xi’an → Hanzhong Station (about 2.5 hours), then transfer to the direct shuttle bus to the scenic area (departures at 9:30 and 10:00, about 1.5 hours to arrive). Helpful tips: 🧥 Large temperature difference at the summit, it is recommended to bring a down jacket or windbreaker, hat, and gloves. 🚫 Pets are not allowed in the park. ⏰ Cable car stops operating at 18:00, pay attention to the time to descend. 🌦 The probability of sea of clouds is higher after rain clears, check the weather before your trip.