The 2025 Guangdong Tourism and Culture Festival will kick off in Qingyuan this November, coinciding with the city's most scenic season. Let's explore the autumn colors you can't miss this month.
Golden Terrace
In October and November, golden terraces ripple in the breeze like flowing paintings, capturing the essence of autumn.
Best viewing: October–November
Recommended spots: Oujia Terrace (欧家梯田), Heishan Terrace (黑山梯田)
(Photo: Oujia Terrace)
Gilded Ginkgoes
The ginkgo trees shed their green and don shimmering robes of gold. When the wind stirs, the leaves fall, blanketing the ground in a carpet of gleaming yellow.
Best viewing: November
Recommended spot: Dongcun Village, Xi'an Town, Lianzhou City (连州市西岸镇东村)
(Photo: Lianzhou Lvyou Zhinan)
Maple Symphony
By November, the five-lobed maples shift to yellow, orange, and red, forming a vivid ribbon of color. Falling leaves dance along mountain roads beneath the bright blue sky.
Best viewing: December–January
Recommended spot: Jinzi Mountain, Lianshan Zhuang and Yao Autonomous County (连山金子山)
(Photo: Jinzi Mountain)
Cypress in Winter Hues
In December, rows of towering dawn redwoods stand gracefully by the water, creating perfect winter photo spots.
Best viewing: December–January
Recommended spots: Senbola Wonderful World (Fogang) (佛冈森波拉奇妙世界), South Bank Park in Qingcheng District (清城南岸公园), Feilai Lake Park (飞来湖公园)
Senbola Wonderful World (Photo: Fogang Yinxiang)
Feilai Lake Wetland Park (Photo: Qingyuan Lvyou Fabu)
Beijiang South Bank Park (Photo: Qingyuan Lvyou Fabu)
Beyond natural beauty, Qingyuan boasts over 130 scenic attractions, including 51 AAA or above spots. During the festival, more exciting events, special offers, and immersive travel routes await visitors.
Huangchuan River Three Gorges (Photo: Qingyuan Lvyou Fabu)
Lianshan Zhuang and Yao Autonomous County (Photo: Qingyuan Lvyou Fabu)
Author: Liu Yue
Editor: Liu Lingzhi, James Campion, Shen He
