Autumn in Beijing is a vibrant and colorful season. The red leaves of Beijing are particularly stunning. Now is the best time to enjoy them. So, what are some of the best places to go hiking and see the autumn colors in Beijing? Here are a few recommendations.
1、Phoenix Mountain
Phoenix Mountain is located in the northwest of Haidian District, and is known as the “Green Lung of Beijing.” The scenic area has undulating mountains, towering rocks, and a combination of humanistic and natural landscapes, making up over 40 scenic spots in the north, middle, and south lines.
The colorful leaves in Phoenix Mountain Scenic Area have entered their peak viewing period, with a discoloration rate of about 75%. It is expected to last until mid-November.
The small park inside the east gate, the north line trail, the north line Yijingtan, the area near the Tianting Pavilion, and Dakuai Di are all good locations to view the red leaves.
Address: No. 19, Phoenix Mountain Road, Sujiazhuang Town, Haidian District, Beijing
2、Shengquan Mountain
Shengquan Mountain Scenic Area is 6 kilometers away from the urban area of Huairou, east of the ancient Red Buddha Temple, west of the Great Wall of Mutianyu, backed by the Yanshan Mountains, and facing the Huai River, with beautiful scenery. It combines natural and humanistic landscapes.
The altitude difference of Shengquan Mountain is 288 meters. The average slope of the mountain trail is 25 degrees, making it suitable for hiking and fitness. The pine and cypress are lush, the birds are singing, and the air is fresh along the path from the Bell and Drum Tower to the Guanyin Temple, making it suitable for leisurely walks and scenic views.
The colorful leaves of Shengquan Mountain have entered their peak viewing period, and over 10 colorful foliage tree species such as maple, climbing vines, torch, Cotinus coggygria, and ginkgo have donned their autumn attire, with a vibrant palette, reflecting the distant mountains, jointly creating a vivid autumn scroll.
Address: Kou Tou Village, Qiaotou Town, Huairou District, Beijing
3、Beijing Backyard
Beijing Backyard is located at the junction of Zhongguancun and Yangfang, with over 500 natural landscapes. One of the eight scenic spots in Yanping, “Shenling Qianfeng”, is located here.
In autumn, the Beijing Backyard is ablaze with color, with layers of trees painted with autumn hues. Looking out, the colors are vibrant, and up close, the red leaves are like blazing torches, presenting a magnificent painting.
The scenic area is well-developed with a water system, with both trickling streams and large pools. The cascading pool and mountain pool are dotted along the road, adding a touch of gentleness to the rugged mountain scenery.
Visitors can climb up the sky ladder and stand on the high mountain peaks, overlooking all the mountains.
Address: Beijing Backyard Scenic Area, at the junction of Zhongguancun and Yangfang, Changping District, Beijing
4、Miaofeng Mountain
Miaofeng Mountain is located in Mentougou District, 55 kilometers away from the city center. It is famous for its “ancient temples, strange pines, and strange rocks.” Miaofeng Mountain belongs to the remnants of the Taihang Mountains. The main peak is 1291 meters above sea level, the highest peak in the small Xishan Mountains in the west of Beijing, and the closest thousand-meter peak to the capital.
Late October is the best time to enjoy the red leaves of Miaofeng Mountain. The red leaves all over the mountain surround Miaofeng Mountain, dyeing the undulating layers of mountains red. The main varieties of red leaves are maple, Cotinus coggygria, hawthorn, etc., and the yellow leaves are larch, apricot, etc.
Address: Jiangu Village, Miaofengshan Town, Mentougou District, Beijing
5、Qianling Mountain Park
Qianling Mountain Park is located in Wangzuo Town, Fengtai District, with a main peak of 699 meters above sea level, and is known as the “First Mountain in the Southwest of Beijing.”
Currently, Qianling Mountain Park is holding an autumn garden tour event, which will last until November 20th. The 2,000 mu of colorful leaves in the park have entered their peak viewing period. Colorful foliage tree species such as Cotinus coggygria, maple, Fraxinus chinensis, and ginkgo have adorned the park with vibrant colors.
When the weather is clear, visitors can take the cable car to the top and enjoy the autumn beauty of Qianling Mountain.
Address: North of Xizhuangdian Village, Wangzuo Town, Fengtai District, Beijing
6、Pofengling
Pofengling Scenic Area is 52 kilometers away from downtown Beijing. The red leaves here are very famous.
Over 2,000 mu of the core viewing area is home to 200,000 Cotinus coggygria trees, and dozens of other varieties of red leaves such as maple and torch are scattered throughout the mountains. It is most appropriate to describe the Pofengling Scenic Area as “a million mountains turned red.”
The red leaf landscape here is dense. Every autumn, the layered colors present a colorful world, from the 6,000-meter stone steps from the foot of the mountain to the top, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the red leaves covering the entire mountain.
Address: Huangshandian Village, Youlanshan Scenic Area, Zhoukoudian Town, Fangshan District, Beijing
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