For many people who live in the city, they always stay at home and sleep during holidays. But actually, the best way to rest is to go out for a walk, relax and see different beautiful scenery, which will make your soul feel the best relaxation, which is quite rare for many people. For those who live in Beijing, Fragrant Hills Park is a good choice!
Best time to visit
The best time to visit Fragrant Hills Park is from mid-October to early November each year. This period is the best time to enjoy the red leaves in Fragrant Hills Park.
It can be further divided into early red season (October 8th to October 14th), peak season (October 14th to October 30th) and late red season (November 1st to November 10th).
Ticket price
Off-season ticket price (November 16th to March 31st): Adult 5 yuan Half price 2.5 yuan
Peak season ticket price (April 1st to November 15th): Adult 10 yuan Half price 5 yuan
※ Biyun Temple ticket 10 yuan per person Half price 5 yuan
Tour route
1、Maple trees
After entering from the east gate of Fragrant Hills, the first thing you see is the two ancient maple trees in front of the main hall. The golden maple leaves flutter in the wind, as if welcoming the arrival of tourists.
2、Jingcui Lake
Following the footsteps of the bustling crowd, you will soon reach Jingcui Lake. This is a different scene. The maple trees and smoke trees surrounding Jingcui Lake are reflected in the water, creating a dazzling picture. You don’t know what kind of picture it will create, just wait for you to wait quietly and you won’t be disappointed.
3、Qing Weile
Fragrant Hills [Qing Weile] is one of the twenty-eight scenic spots in Jingyi Garden, facing Cuiwei Pavilion across the east and west. There used to be a pavilion on the ridge, which was destroyed by the British and French forces in 1860. Now only the ruins remain.
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Standing in Qing Weile, looking out, red leaves surround a newly restored pavilion, which is a good viewing platform.
What is the best time to see the red leaves?
In the season of autumn wind and withered trees, beautiful red leaves shine brightly, dyeing Fragrant Hills colorful, attracting tourists to stop and watch.
4、Shuangqing Villa
What really makes this place famous is not its beautiful scenery and elegant environment, but because it was once the residence of Chairman Mao, and it was the command center of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. Major events that changed the destiny of China and determined the future of China happened here.
5、Huanxi Garden
A quiet and elegant courtyard appears in front of you. This is Huanxi Garden, built in the Qianlong period. It is said that this was Emperor Qianlong’s favorite place. Among his more than 10,000 “imperial poems”, more than 30 are about Huanxi Garden, which shows how much he liked this place.
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In 1860, Huanxi Garden was burned down by the Anglo-French forces. The current Huanxi Garden was rebuilt according to its original appearance in 1997.
6、Cuiwei Pavilion
The autumn colors here are very strong, ancient ginkgo trees are dense, it is a good place to enjoy autumn and rest. After walking around, take a break here, and you will have visited all of Fragrant Hills Park. The different red maple leaves left a deep impression in my mind.
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