Off-peak travel in November: 6 suitable destinations with abundant beautiful scenery in late autumn and early winter

1. Heilongjiang - Mohe The northernmost point of China, a small city that carries magnificent winter scenery, an excellent place for southerners to see snow. Snow begins in October, with a snow season lasting 8 months, and stable snow cover starting from mid to late November. Taking the green train to Mohe, the journey is through endless forests and snowy fields. The northernmost post office and the northernmost outpost in Arctic Village are both worth visiting. The sunset at 3 p.m. offers the softest light on the snow scenery. Beihong Village is more primitive, with wooden houses by the river at the village entrance, all like a fairy-tale snow scene. At night, without the light pollution of big cities, the starry sky is pure, and many stars are visible to the naked eye. The boardwalk at Longjiang First Bend has already frozen; you can ride a snowmobile straight to the mountaintop to see the "Ω"-shaped river bend covered in white snow. It gets dark at 4 p.m. in winter, and late afternoon around 2 or 3 p.m. already feels like evening. 2. Sichuan - Luding - Hailuogou In late autumn, the scenery is more layered than in winter, and the snow-capped mountains that melted in summer slowly reappear as temperatures drop. The original forest is full of colorful red leaves. The weather has high visibility, allowing close-up views of the Gongga Mountain glacier. Morning sunlight shines on the snowy peaks of Gongga Mountain, sparkling golden. Icefalls, ice caves, ice bridges, and other sights are breathtaking. Hailuogou is the area with the widest distribution of red stone beach landscapes, where red stones and glaciers coexist, forming a unique scenic line. 3. Hangzhou - Lin'an Lin'an District of Hangzhou borders Jixi County and Ningguo City in southern Anhui, gathering quality mountains, waters, and ancient villages of Jiangnan. Late autumn and early winter are perfect for forest hiking. The ancient Wu-Yue trail is already in viewing season, with hillsides full of reeds and yellow meadows, creating a strong autumn atmosphere. Daming Mountain offers colorful autumn views, and light hiking is not too tiring. Zhinnan Village has more than 20 ancient ginkgo trees; wandering along the Linchuan ancient trail, the Nanqiao Creek flows gently at your feet, making this village look like a beautiful oil painting. 4. Anhui - Huangshan The weather is getting cooler, and there are fewer tourists, making it a great time for off-peak visits to Huangshan. The trail from Yungu Temple to Shixin Peak is quiet, with few people and beautiful scenery, where the delicate autumn scenery of Huangshan quietly unfolds. The peaks around Bright Summit look like dark ink, with high skies and light clouds, an excellent spot for photographing magnificent autumn views. The Beihai Scenic Area’s maple leaves turn red, interwoven with green pines and brown rocks. Autumn colors spread to the bottom of the West Sea Grand Canyon; taking the sightseeing cable car through it feels like entering a dynamic painting. 5. Yunnan - Yuanyang Terraces The crops in the terraces have been harvested, and water irrigation begins in November. By mid-month, the terraces during the irrigation period are stunningly beautiful. From early November to March of the following year, standing among the winding ridges of the Yuanyang Terraces, looking down, clear mirror-like water surfaces quietly spread out, reflecting the blue sky. When sunlight penetrates the light clouds, it dapples the water surface with flickering golden light. 6. Hainan - Lingshui Adjacent to Sanya, the weather is not cold, with little rain in autumn and winter, and less intense sun exposure, making it suitable for winter sun-seeking. You can fly directly to Sanya and transfer by train to Lingshui Station. Transportation costs are much cheaper this season, offering great travel value. Accommodation can be in Qingshui Bay or Xiangshui Bay, quiet and suitable for vacation. For snacks and food, visit the Xincun Night Market, which is lively at night. For seafood, go to Xincun Pier. The glass sea at Fenjiezhou Island has extremely clear water, stunning every time you visit. Monkey Island and Daidai Island can be visited together. For beachcombing, go to Chiling, Gangmenling, Monkey Island Pier, Lingzai Village, or Tufuwan; the sea views are beautiful.