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Chasing Autumn in the Greater and Lesser Khingan Mountains | 8 Days 7 Nights Self-Driving Route + All Photo Spots Revealed​

🍁Where to go during the National Day holiday? The autumn fairy tale of the Greater and Lesser Khingan Mountains is waiting for you to unlock! Tested by our team, this 8-day 7-night self-driving route covers everything from volcanic wetlands to forest roads, with no pitfalls, kid-friendly, and packed with useful tips you can copy directly! ​🚗 Detailed Self-Driving Itinerary​ ✔️Day 1: Harbin → Wudalianchi (Hulan River Estuary Wetland + Volcanic Landform Wonders) ✔️Day 2: Wudalianchi → Yichun (Wuying National Forest Park, stroll on the plank road and meet little squirrels) ✔️Day 3: Yichun → Maolangou (Canyon hiking route: Fairy Pool → Heilongtan → Water Curtain Cave → Birch Forest, no backtracking on the whole route) ✔️Day 4: Jiayin → Xunke (Must-drive "China’s Most Beautiful Autumn Road" Wudai Road, full of golden filters all the way!) ✔️Day 5: Xunke → Heihe (Aihui Historical Exhibition Hall, entry with ID card or QR code registration) ✔️Day 6: Heihe → Zhalong Wetland (Recommended to wait until evening to watch the red-crowned cranes fly, maximum shock value!) ✔️Day 7: Zhalong → Harbin (Saint Sophia Cathedral night view, birthplace of exotic-style masterpieces) ✔️Day 8: Return / Harbin city walk ​📸 Hidden Photo Spots​ 🌿Wuying National Forest Park: Red pine forest + squirrels everywhere, a natural backdrop for family photos! 🌿Maolangou Canyon: Pristine forest secret realm, but no charging stations in the scenic area, recommend bringing the Outdoor Power Bank 2000 Pro 2 from our team to keep your devices charged anytime~ 🌿Zhalong Wetland: Glass viewing platform is a must-visit, snap the moment when the crane flock takes flight! ​💡 Family Travel TIPS​ 👉Clothing: Big temperature difference in October! Layer a down jacket + thin coat, switch to a sweatshirt at noon just right 👉Protection: UV rays are very strong! Don’t forget the sunscreen + sunglasses + hat trio 👉Photography: Wear red/white clothes, they stand out brilliantly against the golden autumn background!
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