Hongyegu (Red Leaf Valley)
红叶谷
A red-leaf viewing spot in the southern mountains, where smoke trees and maples blanket the hillsides in autumn; it is Jinan residents' favorite hiking destination.
Hongye Valley is in the southern mountains of Zhonggong Town. The valley is planted with smoke trees and maples, and from late October to early November the hillsides turn red. It has walking paths, streams, waterfalls and wooden boardwalks, and it is also a place to escape the summer heat. It is about 30 km from the city center, and tourist buses run there on weekends. Autumn weekends are very crowded, so it's best to go early on a weekday. Admission is around 60 yuan; check the official source for current prices.
Opening hours
08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Four Gates Pagoda
- Jiuding Pagoda Ethnic Park
- Jiurushan Waterfalls
- Longdong Scenic Area
- Sunac Land Jinan
- Shandong Museum
- Shandong Art Museum
- Fohui Mountain & Kaiyuan Temple Buddha Head