Hunan entered the End of Heat on August 23, marking the autumn is coming soon.

Shiyan Lake in Changsha

In autumn, it's a good choice to enjoy the scenery of the Shiyan Lake. There are many relaxing activities in the Shiyan Lake Scenic Area, such as boating and strolling through the sky bridge.

Jiubu River in Youxian

The white clouds in the sky and the trees in the mountains constitute an agreeable scene in the Jiuxian Lake Scenic Area. Tourists always indulge in the tranquil and enchanting autumn scenery.

Shennonggu National Forest Park in Zhuzhou

Shennonggu National Forest Park preserves the only primeval forest of more than 10,000 hectares in South China. In autumn, the leaves are gradually changing color, making the forest colorful.

Huangsang National Nature Reserve in Shaoyang

Even in autumn, this magical place is still full of vitality. Huangsang National Nature Reserve boasts undulating mountains and lush peaks, and the clear rivers flow all the year round. There are five scenic areas, ten karst caves, three waterfalls as well as countless grotesque peaks and ancient trees.

Langshan Mountain in Shaoyang

The Langshan Mountain is a fairyland in autumn. It is suitable for travel thanks to the continuous sunny weather. The clouds of the Langshan Mountain are the most refreshing in autumn, which come and go lightly. You can admire the sunset from peaks to sample a quite different delight.

Shiniuzhai in Yueyang

In autumn, you can come to Shiniuzhai in Yueyang, which has spectacular Danxia Landform. Shiniuzhai boasts the first glass bridge in China. Walking on it, you can see the vast blue sky, the green trees and the white Danxia Landform. There is also a cliff swing near the glass bridge, with deep abyss under your feet.

Taohuayuan in Changde

In autumn, Taohuayuan is a place where autumn chrysanthemums bloom. Every autumn, there is a “chrysanthemum festival” for people to draw paintings, chant poems, watch operas, drink chrysanthemum tea, savor chrysanthemum wine and enjoy the continuous chrysanthemum scenery.

Zhangjiajie 

Zhangjiajie was once selected as one of the ten most popular autumn scenic areas. In autumn, the steep cliffs are dressed in colorful coats by the trees. What an amazing and distinctive style compared with the regular green!

Dongjiang Lake in Chenzhou

The Dongjiang Lake is located in Chenzhou and known as “Oriental Switzerland” in early autumn. Verdant mountains covered with lush primeval secondary forests stretch along the banks of the river, above which a fine mist hangs in the air.

Shunhuang Mountain National Forest Park

Autumn is the most beautiful season in the Shunhuang Mountain. There is a wide variety of trees like Tetracentron sinense Oliv, Emmenopterys henryi Oliv as well as Manglietia insignis.

Shanbei Terraces in Huaihua

In the golden autumn, you can come to Shanbei Terraces. For thousands of years, the Huayao people have ploughed up the wonderful terraces with their diligence. The terraces are known as “terraces on the clouds”.

Songyun Mountain in Huaihua

The Songyun Mountain, famous as “the Songlin Mountain” in ancient times, boasts a forest coverage rate of 92%. There are many rare species and more than 50 precious traditional medicinal materials in the scenic area. Every autumn and winter, it is foggy here.

On a sunny day after rain, you can come to the Songyun Mountain in the morning and admire the spectacular sunrise and sea of clouds.

It is the best to enjoy the clouds and sunrise in the Songyun Mountain from September to April. Laoyapo Viewing Platform, Miyanjian Taoist Temple, and Miaoyin Temple Viewing Platform are the best viewing points.

Daxiong Mountain in Loudi

The Daxion Mountain National Forest Park is located in the north of Xinhua County, Loudi City. The magnificent autumn color permeates the mountains, where the most beautiful and gorgeous colors constitute a wonderful world.

Furong Town in Xiangxi 

Strolling around Furong Town is like being in a beautiful and dynamic picture. The green trees in the town are dressed in red, yellow and green clothes, reflecting the white walls and grey tiles. The ancient town has entered the liveliest season.