Do you remember? When we were students, we went on an autumn tour to see the red leaves together. We picked up the falling red leaves and put them in the book as bookmarks. That red maple leaf will always be treasured in our hearts with the imprint of the years; autumn in Beijing is a good time to enjoy the red leaves and climb mountains. Leaving the bustling urban area, meet with friends and go to Fengling in the west of Beijing to find the Chinese red in my heart.
The red leaves of Cotinus cotinus are as red as fire, and the beautiful Youlan Valley is 50 kilometers away from Beijing. The red leaves are in the best viewing period. Hundreds of thousands of Cotinus cotinus are in the most beautiful posture, presenting the colorful and colorful colors of the forest, expressing the great The most beautiful chapter of nature, no words can describe her beauty. Only by being in it and experiencing it for yourself can you truly appreciate the beauty of the peaks and mountains on the slopes of Youlan Mountain.
Fengling on the slope of Fangshan Mountain is the largest gathering place for wild cotinus cotinus in North China. The air is fresh and natural. There are mainly yellow cotinus trees on the mountain, and there are also persimmon trees, walnut trees, wild jujubes, etc. Every autumn, the green, orange, yellow and green leaves turn into clouds The brocade Chinese red attracts many people to come here. It used to be a barren mountain with a 6,000-meter-long mountain road, and the rocks were carried up the mountain by manpower.
At the gate, festive red lanterns sway in the wind. Baskets of corn, big pumpkins, wax gourds are placed on both sides of the mountain road. Grains and red peppers are hung on the wall. It is a rural harvest scene in autumn.
Youlan Mountain Pofengling Red Leaf Festival has been held for eight times. It has been praised by National Geographic as the most spectacular mountain red leaf landscape in North China. Stepping into the mountaineering road, people swim in the middle of the painting. The mountaineering road on Pofengling is very easy to walk. Tired, suitable for all ages, no matter where you go, you will not get lost. Go up the mountain along the stone steps, watch the beautiful red and yellow reed leaves all the way, pass the stone house on the cloud halfway up the mountain, under the shade of trees, it seems to be in the secret place of the deep mountain, I went to the south of the Yangtze River in a daze again, which is incomparably beautiful.
Along the way up the mountain, there are post stations that are very considerate, where you can eat, drink, play and rest. In the red back basket restaurant, you can have farm dishes, drink a cup of fragrant handmade soy milk, rest at the tofu shop, and eat a bowl of freshly made Zhoukoudian fried noodles.
Feed donkey leaves to the little hair in the mill, grind corn in the valley, these mountain delicacies, and fun experiences, let us have some nostalgia for this place.
If you go back to the city directly after climbing the mountain, you will feel a little unfulfilled. The weather is getting late. We choose to live at the foot of the mountain. There are more than 30 country houses in this area, including Peach Leaf Valley. The layout of each courtyard has its own characteristics. The exterior walls retain the old style, and the stone walls and wooden doors are full of miniatures of the old days.
We live in "Sumflower Blossoms". When we push open the wooden street door with a bolt, we can see the green bamboo forest in the small courtyard, the wooden beams preserved on the roof, and the sunlight coming in through the floor-to-ceiling glass windows, which is warm and bright. .
The room is clean and comfortable, and there is a stack of books on the small desk. You might as well make a cup of tea, read a book, hide in the mountains away from the hustle and bustle, and enjoy the rare and precious quiet time.
For dinner, a hot brazier pot, drink a glass of red wine, drive away the coolness of late autumn, there are tofu, tofu skin, radish, melon strips, dried vegetables, etc., as well as steamed pumpkin, corn cakes, apples, after the meal, order breakfast with the housekeeper in advance Time, each went back to the house, turned on the air conditioner, the room was very warm, did not expect the conditions of the village homestay to be so good.
I wanted to watch the sunrise in the morning, but I woke up naturally. The birds were singing in the morning. The air in the mountains was so nice. I had breakfast with everyone. The small vases on the dining table added flowers to the room, and the little pickles , soft and rotten millet porridge, wheat-flavored steamed buns, native eggs, and baked whole grain bread with natural fruit ingredients. These seemingly simple farm meals taste delicious and have a homey taste.
Travel strategy:
1. Address: Pofengling Scenic Spot, Huangshandian Village, Zhoukoudian Town, Fangshan District, Beijing
2. Traffic routes:
For public transportation, it is recommended to take the subway to Fangshan Chengguan Station, and then take a taxi to Pofengling, which takes 25 minutes; take Fang No. 32 bus and get off at Huangshandian Cunkou Station, and you will arrive immediately.
Self-driving, get off at Yancun Bridge Exit of G4 Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Expressway, and navigate to Pofengling Scenic Area in Zhoukoudian
3. Tickets for the Red Leaf Festival are 50 yuan/person, and special crowds are 25 yuan/person
4. The red leaves of Pofengling have entered the best viewing period, and it is also the peak period. It is recommended to avoid weekends and weekends.
5. The weather is cool in the morning and evening, it is recommended to bring a jacket or a thick coat.
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