Top 4 Legendary Autumn Hiking Routes in Taizhou to Bookmark～

Taizhou’s autumn takes “layers of colorful forests” to the extreme. These 4 hiking routes hide the most healing autumn scenery—you’ll want to revisit again and again... 🍁 Nanhuang Ancient Trail · Red Maple Secret Realm ✅ Highlights: Arguably the ultimate maple viewing ancient trail. In mid to late November, the maple leaves turn bright red, the forests blaze like fire, with ancient bridges and pavilions nestled among the red leaves, naturally giving an ancient aesthetic filter. ✅ Route Details: 15 km total (difficulty ⭐⭐), starting from Nanping Township in Tiantai to Huangtan Township in Linhai, takes 5-6 hours, passing terraced fields and streams. ✅ Transport & Tips: Take a bus from Tiantai Station to Nanping Township (1 hour), wear light-colored clothes for great photos, bring trekking poles to assist on downhill sections. 🌾 Chaliao Ancient Trail · Ancient Trees’ Autumn Charm ✅ Highlights: Remnant of a Song Dynasty official road, with over 200 century-old trees (mainly maples and camphor trees). In November, the colors are mottled, with smoke from ancient village kitchens blending with red leaves, peaceful and healing. ✅ Route Details: 8 km total (difficulty ⭐), starting from Chaliao Village, Yongfeng Town, Linhai, a loop hike taking 3-4 hours, with well-preserved stone paths. ✅ Transport & Tips: Taxi from Linhai Station to Chaliao Village (1 hour), climb to the top for panoramic views of the ancient village, recommended to start early morning to avoid crowds. 🖼️ Xiake Ancient Trail · Tang Poetry Autumn Walk ✅ Highlights: The place where Xu Xiake traveled three times. From late November to mid-December, red maples and yellow leaves intertwine, connecting Guoqing Temple and Gaoming Lecture Temple, walking the essence of the “Tang Poetry Road.” ✅ Route Details: Recommended 13 km Guoqing Temple loop (difficulty ⭐⭐), takes 5 hours, cobblestone paths with ancient famous trees, full of Zen atmosphere. ✅ Transport & Tips: Take a bus from Tiantai Station to Guoqing Scenic Area (30 minutes), download offline maps in advance (some sections have weak signal). 🍂 Yichengling Ancient Trail · Off-the-Beaten-Path Autumn Search ✅ Highlights: Connecting Huangyan and Linhai, quiet and less crowded. In November, red maples, yellow leaves, and green bamboo intertwine, with the leaf-covered ancient trail naturally exuding a rustic atmosphere. ✅ Route Details: 10 km total (difficulty ⭐⭐), starting from Jin Village at the foot of Youxiling, Linhai, can return the same way or do a loop, takes 4-5 hours. ✅ Transport & Tips: Taxi from Linhai city center to Jin Village at Youxiling (40 minutes), bring plenty of drinking water, you may encounter wild fruits along the way (consume cautiously). 💡 Autumn Viewing Tips ✅ Best Viewing Period: Mid to late November to mid-December (peak red maple season) ✅ Outfit Suggestions: Wear light-colored clothes (contrast with autumn colors for great photos), layer with thin jackets (mountain areas have big temperature differences). ✅ Notes: Some routes have weak signals, download offline maps in advance; bring trash bags, practice leave-no-trace hiking to protect the environment. ✅ Gear Recommendations: Non-slip hiking shoes + knee pads, bring plenty of drinking water. ✅ Photography Tips: Use ancient trail stone steps and ancient tree silhouettes for composition, shoot red leaves against backlight for better photos.