A complete guide to the Dahongzhai mountain climbing and red leaf viewing route and photography tips.

In this golden autumn, the red leaves of Dahongzhai (also known as "Dahongzhai", famous for its beautiful red leaves) are in full bloom, making it the best time for mountain climbing and sightseeing. This guide will carefully plan a viewing route for you, and attach practical red leaf photography skills, making your trip to Dahongzhai both fulfilling and interesting. Viewing route planning Morning: Arrive at Dahongzhai Scenic Area, first go to the main peak of Dahongzhai, which is not only the first peak of Xuchang, but also an excellent place to enjoy red leaves. The red leaves are brilliant like flames under the autumn wind, and they are interesting with the blue sky and white clouds. In addition, don't forget to visit the ancient temple of Longquan Temple for a thousand years, and feel the sharp contrast between the tranquility of the ancient temple and the enthusiasm of the red leaves. Afternoon: Continue to explore Chuangwangxia, Monk, Fan Lihua Terrace and other attractions. These places are not only beautiful mountains and rivers, but also red leaves are dotted among them, like poetry and painting. Along the winding mountain road, every step is a beautiful landscape painting. Dinner: It is recommended to enjoy local food at Dahongzhai Hotel or Farmhouse Inn, and taste the authentic mountain flavor. Accommodation: Choose Dahongzhai Hotel or Farmhouse Inn and enjoy a quiet night. Red leaf photography skills Backlight shooting: Backlight shooting of red leaves can highlight the shape, lines and veins of the leaves, creating a unique light and shadow effect. Use accessories such as lens hoods and polarizers to eliminate leaf reflections, make the subject clear, and the colors full. Contrast color: Use the contrast color of red leaves and the surrounding environment, such as the blue of the sky and the dark color of the trunk, to enhance the visual impact. Reasonably arrange these contrasting colors to enhance the sense of hierarchy of the picture. Medium and close-up composition: When shooting red leaves, there is no need to blindly pursue a wide view. The medium and close-up shots can better highlight the unique beauty of red leaves. The medium shot can show the harmonious coexistence of red leaves and the environment, and the close-up can explore the texture and color levels of red leaves. Simple background: Choose a simple background, such as green or dark, to highlight the hue and level of red leaves. If the on-site environment is messy, you can take a low-angle shot with the blue sky as the background to make the picture more concise and powerful. Dress matching: When shooting red leaves, pay attention to wearing clothes that contrast with red leaves, such as blue and green, to avoid the same color as red leaves, so as not to be submerged in red leaves. Safety tips: Red leaves are mostly dead leaves, please do not discard cigarette butts and other flammable items in the red leaf area at will to prevent forest fires. I hope this guide can help you better plan your trip to Dahongzhai and enjoy an unforgettable red leaf viewing trip. Remember to bring a camera, capture those moving moments, and let this beauty become an eternal memory.