2h direct from Wuhan! Dive into the oil painting-like autumn of Dabie Mountains

🍁 Every year in late October, the Dabie Mountains transform into a richly colored oil painting. 🚗 Embark once again on this classic autumn viewing route, two days and one night, to experience a feast of red leaves, ancient villages, waterfalls, and roads intertwined in autumn. 🌟 Highlights 🍂 Free autumn viewing: Multiple key attractions with free admission, excellent value 🍁 Red leaf secret spots: Red leaves reflected on water, morning mist creating a fairyland 🛣 Driving paradise: Martin Road, known as "China's most beautiful self-driving route" 📅 Itinerary 🌅 Day 1: Wuhan → Zanzi Stone Village (persimmon picking) → Shengrentang Village (red leaves) → Jiuzihe Town (overnight) 🌄 Day 2: Jiuzihe Town → Hexifan Village (red leaves on water) → Martin Road → Mazongling (forest waterfalls) → Return 📍 Attraction Guide 🍅 Zanzi Stone Village: Truly "China's No.1 Sweet Persimmon Village." By late October, over 5,000 persimmon trees are laden with "little lanterns," filling the air with the sweet scent of harvest. 🍁 Shengrentang Village: The core viewing area for Luotian red leaves, where century-old Chinese tallow trees gradually change color, painting "China's most beautiful rural scenery." 🏮 Jiuzihe Town: At dusk, Jiuzihe Town lights up, with Hui-style architecture beautifully illuminated. Consider staying overnight here to feel the heritage of the thousand-year-old ancient town of Jiuzi. 🌊 Hexifan Village: Be sure to arrive around 7 a.m. when morning mist lingers over the water, and the red leaves of the Chinese tallow trees reflect on the surface, creating a dreamlike fairyland. 🛣 Martin Road: After breakfast, drive onto Provincial Road 447. This "China's most beautiful self-driving route" winds through colorful forests, with scenic views at every turn. 🌲 Mazongling: Turn from Martin Road into Mazongling, where you’ll find primeval forests, waterfall clusters, and wooden boardwalks. It’s recommended to hike from the southern gate’s high point to the northern gate, enjoying the spectacular autumn foliage and the Tongtian Waterfall along the way. 💡 Practical Tips 🎫 Ticket info: Jiuzihe Town, Shengrentang Village, and Hexifan red leaf viewing spots are all free to enter; Mazongling is also a free scenic area. 🕒 Best time: Late October to early November is peak red leaf season. 🚙 Transportation: Self-driving is most convenient. You can also take the "Xincheng Express" from Wuhan East Station to Huanggang and transfer from there. 🏠 Accommodation: Many lodging options in Jiuzihe Town; Shengrentang Village also has over a hundred guesthouses. 🧳 Essentials: Drinking water and comfortable shoes. The mountain area has large temperature differences between morning and evening, so remember to bring a jacket.