Best Maple Leaf Viewing Spot in Henan: 1.5-Hour Drive from Luoyang, Free Admission

Recently, autumn has deepened, and brilliant red leaves have appeared in scenic spots across the country. Free admission activities at the major mountain and water scenic areas in Xin'an County, Henan, have also been rolling out one after another.

Jingzi Xianshan, just an hour and a half's drive from Luoyang city, is hosting a vibrant autumn festival in full swing. Visitors who have been to Jingzi Xianshan know that autumn is the most beautiful season of the year. Unlike the tenderness of spring or the gracefulness of summer, autumn at Jingzi Xianshan fully displays its passion and exuberance.

To let more people see another side of Jingzi Xianshan, the mountain holds its annual Red Leaf Festival every autumn. At this time, the mountains of Jingzi Xianshan are covered in red, layers of forests are dyed, looking like misty clouds covering the ground. Strolling through the woods, one can take in the full view of red leaves covering the mountains.

This year, from October 15 to December 31, Jingzi Xianshan offers free admission to all tourists nationwide, making it an ideal choice for a family weekend getaway.

On Jingzi Xianshan, trees are spaced at varying distances, unintentionally leaving small paths for visitors to wander through the forest, watch the autumn leaves quietly fall, and experience the poetic charm of 'one red night tells of thick autumn leaves.'

Standing on the elegant main peak and looking into the distance, one finds all the beauty lies within the layers of forest in these mountains, weaving a fairy-tale world for visitors. At every spot, one can't help but marvel, so intoxicated by the beautiful scenery that one doesn't want to return home.

The leaves across the mountains use all their strength to display their myriad charms. Red, yellow, or orange leaves dot the peaks and highlands. Turning back, one can't help but exclaim that nature, the skillful craftsman, could create such beautiful and stunning sights.

Picking up an autumn leaf, one understands that it has bloomed its most beautiful life in these mountains and forests. Sunrise and sunset, sea of clouds and twilight, complementing the autumn leaves to form a colorful oil painting, bright and diverse.

After descending the mountain, not far away, you can see an ancient and simple village. Because an ancient well was dug in a stone slab, the village was named Jinggou Village. It is said that Jinggou Village was once a necessary stop on the route from Luoyang to Yuanqu in Shanxi, playing a pivotal role in trade between the two provinces. Even now, one can still feel its former prosperity.

Walking on the ancient paths, one feels the passage of time here. The walls and moss eroded by wind and rain seem to tell visitors stories and history.

The golden corn and persimmons hanging in the courtyards vividly reflect the simple rural pastoral life. If time permits, you can also visit a local villager's home and enjoy a bowl of hot fermented noodle soup.