Golden Autumn in Qujing, a Healing Journey Amid Mountains and Waters

October in Qujing, the autumn colors are at their peak. This small city in eastern Yunnan weaves a pastoral dream far from the hustle and bustle with golden rice fields and clear waters beneath green peaks. 【Must-Visit Attractions】 • Jinjifeng Cluster: Climb to the viewing platform to see vast fields of rapeseed flowers blending with karst peaks, and the sunrise sea of clouds resembling a fairyland. • Duoyi River: Ride a bamboo raft through clear waters, with ancient banyan trees shading both banks and the ethereal songs of Yi girls echoing. • Jiulong Waterfalls: A group of ten-tiered waterfalls with flying pearls and splashing jade; in autumn, the abundant water flow often creates rainbows around the falls. 【Off-the-Beaten-Path Experiences】 In the early morning, walk through the dewy Luosi Rice Terraces, whose circular patterns in the mist resemble fingerprints on the earth; in the afternoon, taste the Bouyei ethnic group's five-colored glutinous rice in Lubuge Town and listen to elders recount stories of the Ancient Tea Horse Road. 【Travel Tips】 • It is recommended to charter a car to connect the scenic spots of Luoping, Shizong, and Zhanyi. • Be sure to try mushroom hotpot and Xuanwei ham, as autumn is the season when mushrooms are at their best. Golden autumn in Qujing writes poetry with mountains and waters and paints pictures with pastoral scenes. This healing travel guide is waiting for you to save and start a slow trip to escape the city.