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Light Hiking in the Stone Forest Flower Sea! Autumn Romance with Cosmos at Naigu and Camping at Changhu Lake

Want to avoid tour groups? This relaxed autumn route in the Stone Forest is designed especially for artsy young travelers! Focus on the Naigu Stone Forest flower sea, the secret realm of Changhu Lake, and countryside fruit picking, collecting the most healing autumn memories with minimal physical effort. ​🌅 Morning Ritual: Sunrise at Naigu Stone Forest Flower Sea Arrive at Naigu Stone Forest by 6:30 AM. The cosmos flower sea glistens with dew in the morning light, creating a striking visual contrast with the black-gray stone pillars! Key photo spots: Liang Zhu Butterfly Stone: Use perspective to capture a photo of a person “embracing” the stone peak in a misaligned shot. Flower Sea Observation Deck: Overhead shots of the cosmos and the entire stone forest panorama. Arrive early before 10 AM as more visitors come later. ​🍂 Midday Fun: Light Hiking at Changhu Lake + Orchard Picking Head to Changhu Lake Scenic Area by 9:30 AM for a 3 km lakeside hike (all flat terrain). Relive scenes from the movie "Ashima" at the hemp washing filming location. In autumn, barbecue grills can be rented by the lake (80 RMB/set), so bring your own ingredients for a lakeside picnic experience. At 1:00 PM, drive 20 minutes to Azhodi Village to participate in autumn apple and ginseng fruit picking. Eat fresh-picked fruit to your heart’s content; take-home fruit is charged by weight. ​🎑 Sunset Romance: Bonfire Party and Stargazing Camping Return to Changhu Lake by 5:00 PM. At sunset, the lake reflects colorful clouds. Tents can be rented overnight (100 RMB each). On Saturday nights, there is a Yi ethnic bonfire party where visitors can join in the vegetable dance and collective Dasanxian string instrument dance. ​📌 Helpful Tips The Naigu Stone Forest flower season lasts until mid-November. Wearing white or red long dresses is recommended for better photos. Camping at Changhu Lake requires a reservation and hot water showers are available. Autumn night temperatures are around 10°C, so bring a thin down sleeping bag. ​Hidden Bonus: Around Mid-Autumn Festival, you can sign up for the special “Moonlit Stone Forest” event, where a guide leads a night tour of the large and small stone forests. Under moonlight, the stone peaks appear with a silvery-gray sci-fi vibe.
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Posted: Oct 20, 2025
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