Hohhot 1-hour direct trip! Discover this golden suburban fairytale.

Focus on unique autumn scenery: Hadamen Forest Park + Jiulong Bay + Hongshi Cliff | Escape the crowds and enjoy a golden secret haven 🍁 Best time to visit: September 15 - October 20 (peak season for red leaves in the forest area) 🌡 Temperature: Daytime 10-22°C | Nighttime 0-10°C (colder in high-altitude areas, prepare a windbreaker or lightweight down jacket) Highlights of core attractions in autumn: 1️⃣ Hadamen Highland Forest Park (about 27 km from the city center) Autumn highlights: Golden birch forests covering the mountains | Highland meadows interwoven with red and yellow valleys Recommended activities: Hike to the viewing platform for vibrant autumn foliage | Off-road driving through forest secrets 2️⃣ Jiulong Bay Ecotourism Area (about 90 km from the city center) Autumn highlights: Volcanic canyons + meandering autumn waters | Red leaves reflecting in the river bends Recommended activities: Cable car ride for an aerial view of autumn colors | Glass walkway for scenic views | River valley hiking and photography 3️⃣ Hongshi Cliff National Ecological Park (about 36 km from the city center) Autumn highlights: Danxia landform with red rocks and autumn leaves | Tibetan Buddhist temples and prayer corridors Recommended activities: Photography of red leaf-covered cliffs | Temple blessings | Horseback riding through autumn valleys 🗺️ Recommended 3-day in-depth itinerary (flexible adjustments available): Day 1: Hadamen Forest Park + Chilechuan Grassland Morning: Explore Hadamen Highland Forest (highlights: birch forest viewing platform, golden autumn pastures) Afternoon: Chilechuan Grassland Cultural Area (autumn reed marshes + horseback riding experience) Overnight: City hotel (recommended dinner: steamed dumplings) Day 2: Explore the secrets of Hongshi Cliff All day: Full autumn experience at Hongshi Cliff ✅ Must-do: Photography of red leaf-covered cliffs | Prayer at Hongshi Temple | Light hiking in the canyon Dinner: Mongolian yurt specialty meal (hand-grabbed lamb + milk tea) Day 3: Autumn charm of Jiulong Bay Canyon Morning: Cable car to the summit of Jiulong Bay | Glass walkway for suspended scenic views Afternoon: River valley hiking + photography of autumn waters and red leaves ⚠️ Notes: High-altitude areas are windy, be sure to bring a down jacket/windbreaker Route guide available (supports photography tours/parent-child tours/senior-friendly tours)