Qujing's Autumn Secret! Yunnan's Underrated Hidden Gem for Maple Viewing: Junzi Mountain

Qujing Golden Autumn Mountain and Water Cultural Tour Who says autumn travel is only for Jiangnan? In autumn, Qujing, Yunnan hides a stunning secret spot for maple viewing! This time we found an amazingly beautiful off-the-beaten-path secret—Junzi Mountain in Shizong County🍁, absolutely breathtaking! ✨Treasure Highlights: ▫️Only 2 hours from Kunming! Super convenient transportation🚗 ▫️Pristine secret spot with few people and beautiful scenery, a perfect photo paradise📸 ▫️Best viewing period is late October, miss it and wait a whole year! As soon as you enter the mountain, the sea of red leaves will move you to tears😭! The high-altitude Junzi Mountain is perfect for maple viewing, with maple trees, smoke trees, and dawn redwoods all dyed in layers. The red and yellow colors reflect in the clear streams, and every shot looks like a masterpiece! 🌲Hidden Activities: 1️⃣ Light hike in the primeval forest Step on the soft path covered with fallen leaves, listen to the babbling creek, and smell the fresh pine needles—so healing! The whole route is gentle and suitable for all ages~ 2️⃣ Encounter foals in the alpine meadow Halfway up the mountain, you’ll find a dreamy meadow where foals graze leisurely in the mist, as if stepping into the fairy tale world of Totoro🌈 3️⃣ Summit "Five-Color Autumn Leaf Valley" When sunlight filters through the canopy, the entire valley looks like a spilled palette🎨, with layers of golden yellow, deep red, and dark green blending—a true visual feast! 📌Practical Information: 📍Exact location: Junzi Mountain Scenic Area, Wulong Township, Shizong County, Qujing City 🚗Transportation: Recommended to drive or charter a car, navigate to "Shizong Junzi Mountain" 🕒Best time: Late October to early November every year 🎫Ticket: 40 RMB/person (super cost-effective!) 🅿️Parking: Free parking at the scenic area entrance 💡Travel Tips: ✔️Wear non-slip hiking shoes, some leaf-covered paths can be slippery ✔️Big temperature difference between day and night, around 10°C, bring a windbreaker ✔️Must-try local food: Wulong Zhuangxiang colorful rice, wild mushroom hotpot Stop squeezing into Xiangshan and Jiuzhai! This autumn, come to Junzi Mountain in Qujing to enjoy the stunning autumn colors alone and let your eyes and soul be enchanted by this fairyland~✨