The "Golden Eye of the Storm" hidden in Guangdong! Ginkgo trees reach their annual peak beauty!

🌾 You really don’t need to envy the north for autumn in Guangdong anymore! The Maozifeng Forest Farm in Nanxiong, Shaoguan, is known as the "beauty ambassador" of Lingnan’s autumn colors and has officially entered the most beautiful moment of the year. The sprawling ginkgo forest covering over 700 acres has donned its most magnificent "golden outfit," and even the core "Golden Avenue" is fully golden with branches. When the wind blows, the falling leaves look like golden rain, instantly elevating the atmosphere to the max. 📅 Before you go, just read this page! ⏰ Best time: Now! Right now! The ginkgo trees in the core areas like Golden Avenue are fully golden, and the peak leaf-viewing period has arrived. If you want to catch this limited golden moment, hurry before mid-December. 🎫 Tickets and opening hours: 🎫 Ticket: Entrance ticket to the scenic area is 50 RMB per person. Important: Shuttle bus ticket is 30 RMB per person, highly recommended! There is a 7-kilometer mountain road from the entrance to the core scenic spots, walking is not practical. ⏰ Opening hours: Daily 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:40 PM). It’s strongly recommended to enter right at 8:30 AM to perfectly avoid crowds and enjoy the golden avenue alone. 🚙 Transportation guide: 🚗 Self-driving (preferred): Navigate to "Maozifeng Tourist Scenic Area," there is a large parking lot at the entrance. 🚄 Independent travel: Take the high-speed train to "Shaoguan Station," then transfer to a shuttle bus to Nanxiong city, and take a taxi or carpool to the scenic area. 🧳 Must-bring gear: The temperature difference in the mountains is huge, a warm jacket is essential. Wear comfortable shoes. 🚌 The golden tour route without backtracking 🚍 The scenic area shuttle bus runs a single loop line, the best order to visit is: get on at the Visitor Center → Lingjiang Wharf (boat tours available) → Linjia Shop → Xiaofangping → Dafangping → Golden Avenue (final stop) 📸 Recommended way to play is "go straight to the theme, reverse order tour": 1️⃣ First stop is the final destination [Golden Avenue]: Early morning has fewer people and soft light, perfect for capturing the most beautiful empty shots. The golden ginkgo trees on both sides and vintage buildings make every photo look like a retro movie poster. 2️⃣ Walk from Golden Avenue to explore [Luqigu]: This area is relatively quiet with fewer people, and features sika deer and a popular small train, adding a lot of wild charm. 3️⃣ Take the return shuttle bus and visit [Dafangping and Xiaofangping], then [Linjia Shop]: The afternoon light is just right here. The ginkgo trees in Xiaofangping are short and dense, making it a "magical spot" for portrait close-ups, easily capturing the golden-wrapped atmosphere. Linjia Shop is a quiet ginkgo tunnel, perfect for shooting deep panoramic views of towering trees. 🍜 Food tips 🍽️ There are restaurants along Golden Avenue where you can try local dishes like Nanxiong Goose King (very spicy, prepare drinks!). ☕ This year, the scenic area added the "Xingyun Club" cultural coffee shop, where you can sit down for a coffee and slowly enjoy the experience if you get tired. ¥/