Beijing Fangshanpo Fengling, a feast of red leaves that was promised in autumn, came as scheduled in October. Cotinus cotinus all over the mountains showed a gorgeous beauty in the sun. I don’t know when it started. Every autumn, I always feel inexplicable in my heart There is more expectation, the crimson and light red all over the mountains and plains, cool and bright, gorgeous throughout the autumn, climbing along the stone steps, the breeze flowing in the mountains can understand my mind, such autumn colors, you are tempted Yet?

In the clear autumn, the vegetation turns dew into frost, and the lush green of the trees gradually turns into a warm color. This October, what I look forward to most is to come to Pofengling to enjoy the red leaves. Last year, due to various unforeseen circumstances Wrong, when I arrived at Pofengling, there were not many red leaves left. I have been paying attention to the news of the autumn wind this year, and I will set off immediately when the mountains are full of red.

1 Red leaves at Pofengling

Walking into Pofengling, red pepper, yellow corn and big pumpkin, I was immediately attracted by the harvest scene here. Pofengling was once recommended by National Geographic as the most spectacular viewing place for sumac in North China. It is only 52 kilometers away from Beijing. As soon as you arrive, the mountains and plains become a world of red leaves. This is the most famous place to watch the red leaves of Cotinus cotinus in the suburbs of Beijing. Many tourists from Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei will come here to check in.

On the mountains, the leaves of the tall persimmon trees have almost fallen off. The red persimmons are particularly attractive. The local farmers dry the harvested corn on the roof. The natural sunshine and breeze will make all the fruits just right. gift to mankind.

Along the winding mountain road all the way up, the first time I saw the leaves were not many red leaves, now is the early stage of red leaves appreciation, but I can already see that there are many tourists climbing the mountain with great interest, Pofengling is "China National Geographic magazine praised it as the most spectacular mountainous red leaf landscape in North China, where the largest wild sumac grows in North China. In the next 20 days, Pofengling will be rendered into a dreamy fairy tale kingdom by 200,000 tall and lush wild sumacs.

The most rare travel experience in life may not be to go to such a distant place or to encounter such a thrilling beauty. Sometimes, friends who fit together in threes and twos meet to climb a mountain and enjoy the beautiful scenery brought to us by the change of seasons. , is also an unforgettable trip. This time I came to Pofengling and climbed the mountain with my sister who hadn’t seen me for a long time. The two chatted and took pictures of each other when they encountered beautiful scenery. This kind of mountain climbing process did not feel tiring at all.

Another name of sumac is called smoke tree. As the name suggests, it vividly illustrates the shape of the flowers of sumac. The flowers present silky feathers, which are as beautiful as fireworks blooming in the night sky. In October, the leaves of sumac, the process of gradually turning red, This is a trip that brings surprises every day. From October 20th to mid-November, the red leaves of Pofengling will show different colors every day. The deep and light reds create a dreamy fairy tale kingdom. , here is a random small corner, the photos taken are very beautiful, especially suitable for shooting portraits.

If you want to meet more surprises, then work hard to go up. When Pofengling reaches above 1500 meters, the red leaves will become more and more beautiful, and the scenery will be much more beautiful than that below. At this time, if you bring With a telephoto lens, use your camera to discover the scenery farther away. The beauty of red and green intertwined forms beautiful pictures under the light and shadow.

On both sides of the meandering path in Pofengling, there are many natural tall scutellaria, accompanied by elm, safflower, jujube, and mountain wattle. The trees are densely distributed, so dense that you can’t see the sun. On weekends, it’s a great pleasure to meet a few friends and climb high to enjoy the autumn.

The road of travel is always longer and longer, and the four seasons change, and you will encounter different beauties. The four seasons in Pofengling, spring outing and viewing flowers, summer summer and cool, autumn viewing red leaves in the mountains, winter viewing auspicious snow wonders, different When the seasons come, you will encounter different scenery.

2 Pofengling Catch the Daji

After coming down from Pofengling,

You can visit the intangible cultural heritage market at the foot of the mountain. There are not only a variety of local snacks here, but also intangible cultural heritage craftsmen show their unique skills at the bottom of the box. All kinds of old crafts make tourists amazed. If you like it, buy some mountain products and go home, such as big hawthorn, wild walnuts, and sweet persimmons from the mountains. They look attractive and taste like a strong rural flavor.

Sumac Blossom B&B

Living in the city for a long time, it is a beautiful thing to be able to find a quaint small courtyard among the mountains and fields for one night. Walking into the small courtyard with blooming Cotinus cotinus in Fangshan, Beijing, the flowers in the courtyard are full of fragrance. Looking forward to our arrival.

Simple and atmospheric tableware, seasonal fruits, old friends you haven’t seen for a long time, steaming home-cooked dishes, everyone sitting around the table, drinking a glass of red wine, it is a wonderful night.

The time when sumac flowers bloom is simple and clean. A few sticks of bamboo outside the window rustle softly in the breeze. The indoors are neat and tidy bedding and warm lights. At this moment, I seem to be far away from the hustle and bustle of the world. Such simplicity makes me Feel warm and quiet inside.

Travel Tips:

Tickets for Red Leaf Festival:

Adults: 50 yuan/person; seniors (over 65 years old, including 65 years old), students (with student ID card), active soldiers (with military ID card) half-price 25 yuan/person;

Children: Free for children under 1.2 meters (visit with guardian).

Traffic routes:

Address: Pofengling Scenic Spot, Huangshandian Village, Zhoukoudian Town, Fangshan District, Beijing

●How to go for tourists in Beijing:

Self-driving——G4 Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Expressway Yancun Bridge Exit, drive along Jingzhou Road for 15.7km to Zhoukoudian Town, enter Zhouzhang Road and drive for 4.8km, turn right and enter Xinsi Road (formerly Zhouhuang Road) for 6.2km that's it.

Bus——Take bus No. 917 at Liuliqiao East in Beijing and get off at Zhoukoudian Lukou Station, transfer to Fangfang No. 32 bus and get off at Huangshandian Cunkou Station, then go westward for 200m (660in). The last bus on No. 32 back to the city is at 18:00.

●How to travel for tourists in Tianjin:

Take the connection line of Jinji Expressway—Beijing-Shanghai Expressway—and then get off the expressway along the Yancun Bridge Exit of Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Expressway, and navigate to "Zhoukoudian Pofengling Scenic Area".

●How to travel for tourists from Hebei and other regions:

Navigate directly to "Zhoukoudian Pofengling Scenic Area".

Kind tips:

●Avoid traffic jams: Due to the heavy traffic near the scenic spot, it is recommended to take a proper rest on the Beijing-Hong Kong-Macau Expressway or other service areas to and from the scenic spot to avoid congestion caused by staying for a long time near the parking lot.

●Traffic signal suggestion: Pofengling belongs to the mountainous area, the China Unicom signal is weak, but the mobile signal is good. If the navigation signal is not good, just drive according to the above route.