Beijing's autumn is the most colorful and vibrant, and the red leaves in autumn are famous for their stunning beauty. It is currently the best time to appreciate the leaves. So, what are the suitable places to climb high and enjoy autumn in Beijing? Below, the editor recommends many good places for everyone
1. Beijing Fenghuangling
Located in the northwest of Haidian District, Beijing Fenghuangling is known as the "green lung of the capital city". The scenic area is characterized by undulating mountains and numerous strange rocks. The cultural and natural landscapes complement each other, forming more than 40 scenic spots along the north, middle, and south lines
The colorful leaves in Fenghuangling Scenic Area have entered their best viewing period, with a current color change rate of about 75%, expected to last until around mid NovemberThe small park inside the East Gate, the North Line Trail, the Yijing Lake on the North Line, the vicinity of the Tianti Pavilion, and large areas are all good places to enjoy the red leaves
Address: 19 Fenghuangling Road, Sujiatuo Town, Haidian District, Beijing
2. Shengquan Mountain
Shengquan Mountain Scenic Area is located 6 kilometers away from Huairou City, east of the millennium old Hongluo Temple, west of the Great Wall Mutianyu, backed by the Yanshan Mountains, and surrounded by the Huai River. It has beautiful scenery and integrates natural and cultural landscapes.
The colorful leaves of Shengquan Mountain have entered the best viewing period. More than 10 colorful tree species, such as maple, ivy, torch, yellow croaker, ginkgo, etc., have successively changed into autumn clothes, colorful and shining together with the distant mountain peaks, creating a vivid autumn painting together
Address: Koukou Village, Qiaozi Town, Huairou District, Beijing
3. Beijing Back Garden
Beijing Back Garden is located at the intersection of Zhongguancun and Yangfang, with more than 500 natural landscapes. One of the Eight Scenic Spots of Yanping, "Shenling Qianfeng", is located here
In autumn, the backyard of Beijing is covered in red mountains, with layers of forests dyed red. From a distance, it is colorful, and up close, the red leaves burn like torches, presenting a magnificent picture
The water system in the scenic area is well-developed, with both small streams and large pools of water. Among them, stacked water pools and high mountain pools are dotted along the roadside, adding a touch of tenderness to the rugged mountain scenery
Tourists can climb up the ladder, stand on high peaks, and enjoy a panoramic view of the small mountains
Address: Beijing Back Garden Scenic Area, Intersection of Zhongguancun and Yangfang, Changping District, Beijing
4. Miaofeng Mountain
Miaofeng Mountain is located in Mentougou District, 55 kilometers away from the city center, and is famous for its "ancient temples, strange pines, and strange rocks". Miaofeng Mountain is a branch of the Taihang Mountains, with its main peak reaching an altitude of 1291 meters. It is the highest peak in the Xiaoxi Mountains in western Beijing and also the kilometer long peak closest to the capital city
Late October is the best time to enjoy the red leaves of Miaofeng Mountain. The red leaves covering the mountains surround Miaofeng Mountain layer by layer, dyeing the undulating peaks red. The main varieties of red leaves include Acer truncatum, Eucommia ulmoides, and hawthorn trees, while the yellow leaves include larch and apricot trees
Address: Jiangou Village, Miaofengshan Town, Mentougou District, Beijing
5. Qianlingshan Park
Qianlingshan Park is located in Wangzuo Town, Fengtai District, with a main peak elevation of 699 meters, known as the "Number One Chongshan Mountain in Southwest Beijing"
Currently, Qianling Mountain Park is holding an autumn park tour event, which will last until November 20th. The 2000 acres of colorful leaves in the park have entered the best viewing period, and colorful tree species such as Chinese parasol, Acer truncatum, white wax, and ginkgo have decorated the park with colorful hues Address: North Xizhuangdian Village, Wangzuo Town, Fengtai District, Beijing Pofengling Scenic Area is 52 kilometers away from downtown Beijing, and the red leaves here are very famous In the core viewing area of over 2000 acres, there are 200000 yellow croaker trees growing, and dozens of varieties of red leaves such as Acer truncatum and Torch are scattered throughout the mountains. The description of the Pofengling Scenic Area as "thousands of mountains covered in red" is the most appropriate Here, the red leaf landscape is dense. In late autumn, the distinct layers of colors present a colorful world, spreading from the foot of the mountain to the 6000 meter stone steps on the mountain trail, immersing tourists in the red leaves of the mountains Address: Youlan Mountain Scenic Spot, Mount Huangshan Dian Village, Zhoukoudian Town, Fangshan District, Beijing6. Pofengling