Countdown to autumn viewing, if you don't go to Siming Mountain now, all the leaves will have fallen

The weather at Siming Mountain this weekend is still sunny☀️, and it will be another weekend crowded with people, so please pay attention to safety. 🚗 Route Overview • Route: Ningbo City → Siming Lake → Maowuo Ancient Tree Park → Xufu Rock Scenic Area → Dongshan Village → Return • Distance: About 180km; catching the tail end of autumn colors🍂 • Road conditions: Mountain roads with many curves, drive carefully; some sections are difficult for two-way traffic, off-peak travel is recommended 📕 Itinerary • Day 1: Siming Lake → Maowuo Village → Xufu Rock (overnight) ◦ Siming Lake (about 1h): Navigate to "Yuyao Siming Lake Metasequoia Forest"; free, open all day. Highlights: Metasequoia forest turns red in autumn, reflecting on the clear water, best shots in morning mist; lakeside boardwalk and Jade Rabbit Island for strolling. ◦ Maowuo Village (about 1.5h): Navigate to "Haishu Maowuo Ancient Tree Park"; free. Highlights: "The oldest ancient tree village in eastern Zhejiang," featuring millennium-old Pinus koraiensis king, ancient ginkgo, sweetgum trees, and leaf-covered paths. Tip: Crowded on holidays, arrive early or visit on weekdays. ◦ Xufu Rock (afternoon + evening): Navigate to "Fenghua Xufu Rock"; ticket 80 RMB, includes glass walkway. Highlights: 242-meter highest waterfall in East China, cliffside glass walkway with great views, experience via ferrata, jungle crossing, forest magic web camping afternoon tea. Accommodation: Recommended Xufu Rock RV campsite, fully equipped, stargazing at night. • Day 2: Xufu Rock → Dongshan Village → Return ◦ Xufu Rock: Have breakfast at the canteen in the morning, then explore for 1-2 hours; fewer people and peaceful scenery make waterfall viewing and photography better. ◦ Dongshan Village (about 1h): Navigate to "Fenghua Xikou Town Dongshan Village"; free. Recommended to check in at Yilan Coffee, with an amazing view overlooking the entire Xikou. ◦ Return: On the way back, visit Xikou Sanli Long Street and Wenchang Pavilion to experience the autumn atmosphere of the ancient town before returning to the city. ⛔️ Travel Tips • Tickets and reservations: Xufu Rock tickets and glass walkway can be booked online; advance purchase recommended on holidays. • Gear: Wear non-slip shoes, bring a light jacket (large temperature difference in mountains); bring camera, tripod, sunscreen as needed. • Food🍗: Near Siming Lake try Liangnong rice cake and lake fresh seafood; Xufu Rock scenic area offers camping BBQ and farmhouse meals. • Safety: Drive cautiously on mountain roads; strictly follow safety guidelines on glass walkway and via ferrata; pay attention to fire prevention and environmental protection outdoors. 📷 Photography timing: Siming Lake morning mist, Maowuo afternoon light, Xufu Rock waterfall during stable water flow periods (non-dry season) are best for photos.