Hiking mountains for blessings has become a popular custom on the Double Ninth Festival, a celebration held on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month to pay homage to senior family members and ancestors. This year's Double Ninth Festival falls on Oct 14. Here are some recommended mountains for hiking in Yantai.

1. Yantai Mountain Scenic Area

Standing on the traditional beacon tower at Yantai Mountain, one can enjoy sights of the city's coastal landscape in the autumn.

Address: No 7 Lixin Road, Zhifu district, Yantai

Yantai Mountain offers picturesque views in the autumn. [Photo/WeChat account: ytwlgw]

2. Kunyu Mountain National Forest Park

Kunyu Mountain bursts with vibrant color every autumn. The mountain, which was recognized as a national nature reserve in 2008, boasts verdant vegetation and charming views.

Address: Kunyu Mountain, Mouping district, Yantai

Trees on Kunyu Mountain are full of beautiful colors in the autumn. [Photo/WeChat account: ytwlgw]

A view of Kunyu Mountain in the autumn [Photo/WeChat account: ytwlgw]

3. Longkou Nanshan Mountain Scenic Area

Nanshan Mountain Scenic Area is a 5A tourist attraction that offers hiking, natural scenery, and religious artifacts. Visitors can enjoy the fresh air atop the mountain, surrounded by lush trees and blooming flowers.

Address: Dongjiangtown, Longkou, Yantai, Shandong province

Nanshan Mountain is full of beautiful colors in the autumn. [Photo/WeChat account: ytwlgw]

4. Tiangu Mountain

Tiangu Mountain scenic spot features magnificent natural scenery, including a virtual sea of clouds. Surrounded by steep mountains on all sides, the mountain is a natural oxygen bar with clean air and stunning scenery.

Address: Xingfu Road, Sujiadian town, Qixia, Yantai, Shandong province

Sightseeing in Tiangu Mountain in the autumn is a good time, with the clear autumn sky and refreshing air. [Photo/WeChat account: ytwlgw]