Autumn is the best season for hiking and cloud viewing in Quzhou, East China's Zhejiang province.

A sea of clouds drifts among the mountains at Qianfenggang in Quzhou, Zhejiang province. [Photo/WeChat account: quzhouta]
Qianfenggang in the Taoyuan Qili Scenic Area offers broad views of forested peaks and, after rain, seas of clouds drifting through the mountains in the early morning.
Dongping village in Qujiang district is another autumn destination, with mountain views, cloud watching, persimmon trees, and seasonal village scenery.

Autumn colors surround Dongping village in Qujiang district. [Photo/WeChat account: quzhouta]
Liuchunhu Mountain in Longyou county rises 1,390 meters and is described locally as the county's highest peak. It is known for views of clouds, snow, flowers, and bamboo forests.
Jianglang Mountain in Jiangshan county-level city is part of the UNESCO-listed China Danxia World Heritage Site and is known for its three distinctive rock pillars and panoramic mountain views.

The rising sun colors a sea of clouds at Luogujian in Kaihua county. [Photo/WeChat account: quzhouta]
Other options include the Yuan'ao tourist attraction in Changshan county, which combines mountain scenery with wellness programs based on traditional Chinese medicine, and Luogujian in Kaihua county, a popular spot for sunrises and cloud viewing with newly improved hiking trails.Recommended viewing times vary by destination, with many cloud-viewing spots best visited in the early morning during autumn.