The best places to enjoy autumn leaves in Handan, don’t miss out!

Handan · Jingniang Lake + Garden Expo Park 1-Day Tour｜Free Admission in Golden Autumn ✅ Free admission to Jingniang Lake Scenic Area (including Queqiao Bridge)｜✅ Handan Garden Expo Park open for free 📍 Destination: Wu'an City, Handan, Hebei Province (heart of the Taihang Mountains) 🚗 Transportation suggestions: Self-driving: About 2.5 hours from Shijiazhuang/Zhengzhou, about 3.5 hours from Jinan/Taiyuan High-speed train to "Handan East Station" → taxi or transfer to bus to both places (about 1 hour to Jingniang Lake, Garden Expo Park is closer) 🕘 One-day itinerary (easy and efficient · two scenic spots combined) 07:30 Departure · Recommended to leave early to avoid crowds 📌 Recommended order: Visit Jingniang Lake first → Lunch → Visit Garden Expo Park (beautiful light and shadow in the evening) 🌄 Morning: Jingniang Lake Scenic Area (a landscape painting · Taihang secret realm) 08:30 Arrive at Jingniang Lake, free entry (ID registration required) Free admission includes: main gate ticket + Queqiao Bridge access (no extra charge for popular photo spots) 09:00 Core tour: walk around the lake or combine boat ride + walking 🔹 Recommended route (highlights): Lakeside boardwalk → Climb Zhenji Tower (overlooking the blue lake) → Walk the suspended Queqiao Bridge (perfect for aerial photos) Optional deep experience: boat tour on the lake (¥40 self-paid) directly to Songzuxia, explore the legend of Zhao Kuangyin and Jingniang 11:30 End of tour Autumn highlights: colorful forests, lake reflections, red leaves framing Queqiao Bridge Must-take photos: holding hands on Queqiao Bridge, morning mist on the lake, panoramic view of Zhenji Tower 🍽 12:00 Lunch · Wu'an specialty farmhouse dishes Recommended: ✅ Farmhouse stew pot ✅ Stir-fried wild chives with native eggs ✅ Millet pancakes ✅ Handmade heluo noodles 🏞 Afternoon: Handan Garden Expo Park (garden feast · city green lung) 13:30 Arrive at Garden Expo Park (free admission, no reservation needed) Covering over 100 hectares, blending garden styles from across Hebei + ecological technology displays 14:00 Start tour (recommended route): Main exhibition hall → Yanzhao Scenic Garden (ancient-style buildings) Check in at gardens representing 13 cities of Hebei: Shijiazhuang Garden, Baoding Zhili Garden, Tangshan Gengyang Garden, etc. Highlights: Fuyang Tower viewing platform, water corridor, children’s playground, flower field art area 16:30 Climb or bike around the park Bicycles available for rent (¥20/hour), easy to explore the park Soft evening light is perfect for garden silhouettes and autumn leaves photography 17:30 Return trip ✅ Practical tips 👟 Wear comfortable shoes, some parts of Jingniang Lake are steep, Garden Expo Park is large and requires a lot of walking 📸 Best photo spots: Queqiao Bridge and lake reflections at Jingniang Lake; Fuyang Tower and Langfang Garden waterside pavilion at Garden Expo Park 🌦 Autumn is dry, bring water + sunscreen; big temperature difference between morning and evening, bring a light jacket 🚫 Even during free admission, it’s recommended to check official announcements (“Handan Culture and Tourism” WeChat) to confirm policy implementation ✨ In summary: One lake, one city, two sceneries — enjoy the Taihang autumn charm at Jingniang Lake, admire the Yanzhao elegance at Garden Expo Park. Free admission in golden autumn is the perfect time to come to Handan for a double feast of nature and culture!