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)