As October enters this year, autumn is getting stronger and stronger. What attracts people is nothing more than the sky is high, the clouds are white, and the mountains are full of red leaves. If you want to quickly find a vacation in an hour's drive in the suburbs of Beijing, check out this weekend guide to returning to the countryside and enjoying the autumn leaves feast in the mountains!

In the golden autumn, a red leaf feast with Chinese red as the background has quietly begun in Pofengling, hidden in a quiet place in western Beijing. The 8th Red Leaf Festival of Zhoukoudian·Youlanshan (Pofengling) has opened. The visual carnival here will definitely make people linger.

Pofengling is the largest gathering place of wild cotinus cotinus in North China, with tens of thousands of acres of mountains rich in vegetation. It is praised by National Geographic magazine as the most spectacular mountain red leaf landscape in North China. It is the right time in autumn. The mountains and plains are filled with red and yellow, and the layers of forests are dyed, which are particularly compatible with the blue sky and white clouds. This shocking beauty is like a dream, in this boundless Chinese red, indulge in relaxation in this simple and natural mountain village.

The whole family travels on a road trip together on weekends. What they like most is a mature scenic spot that provides a one-stop solution to food, drink, accommodation and travel. Not only is it complete and comfortable living, but various experiences allow adults and children to have fun!

Pofengling is 52 kilometers (32.3mi) away from urban Beijing and is located 3 kilometers northwest of Huangshandian Village, Zhoukoudian Town, southwest Fangshan District of Beijing City. Persimmons, walnuts, peach trees, apricot trees, and poplar trees are mostly distributed at the beginning of the slope of Pofengling, accompanied by wild wild jujube, wild yamander, wild chrysanthemum, etc. The vegetation species are very rich. The slopes rise up the steps. On both sides of the winding path are mainly naturally tall coggygria, accompanied by Ma elm, Ma quanzi, Ziziphi Spina, etc. On the high slope, tall cotinus cotinus, luerurea trees, and poplar trees are densely distributed. The autumn atmosphere is strong, and the red leaves are full of sky, dense but invisible to the sun. It is a holy place for rest, leisure and relaxation. Walking during this journey, the scenery is unique and beautiful. Among them, red leaves include seven or eight varieties and tens of thousands of trees such as Acer truncatum, cotinus, and Torch.

Although the villagers living in Huangshandian are only a few dozen kilometers away from the urban area, they seem to be a paradise away from the urban area. In the mountains, you can find a quiet and beautiful place to stay in the blooming cotinus flowers and taste the authentic farm food. You can also purchase specialties in Shanhuo City to taste the most authentic taste, look for the reddest leaves in the Happy Forest, and check in the most beautiful mountain forest angle in the Peach Leaf Valley.

The food street, children's play area, and parent-child farming experience area in the mountains all have their own highlights. My favorite ones are the tofu grinding experience area, the corn-drying area, as well as cute little donkeys. The children have a great time and have grown up in the city. We have forgotten the purity and beauty of the countryside, experience the rural charm here, and feel the comfort of the fields and mountains!

Let the children feel the joy of a bumper harvest. The fruits of the bumper harvest can be seen everywhere in the scenic area, and every place is a piece of cake that can be obtained at a click!

Mountain fruits and fruits are natural gifts of pure nature. The pumpkins here are very sweet, soft, glutinous and delicious, and the small tomatoes have a strong flavor and exude a fresh flavor of nature. There is also old corn, which looks so greedy ~

The red leaves were not completely red when we went there. Last year, the timing was just right and we enjoyed the red leaves all over the world. Now late October is a good time to see the red leaves! The scenic spot we took the baby to this time was not too big. The mountain roads in the Happy Forest are smooth and easy to walk, and the hillside scenery is charming. You can overlook the cable car and mountains. It is very suitable for the whole family to travel.

Near the yellow cotinus flower bloom B & B where we live, there is a very open and beautiful countryside forest scenery. This is the Peach Leaf Valley, which is also a tourist attraction in the B & B settlement. There are many leisure and entertainment facilities here, which is very suitable for families with children. There are animals such as ponies and goats to watch, and there are also sand pit rides to play with ~

The most comfortable thing about living in a small B & B is that the entire small courtyard is private. The modern design and well-equipped facilities have a first-class experience. The simple and simple design allows people to return to the true nature of the soul and enjoy childhood like children. Beautiful.

In the small courtyard, you can eat from morning to night. The exclusive housekeeper in each small courtyard will carefully mix healthy and nutritious farmhouse dishes for you. No matter how picky the baby is, you can have a full belly at this moment!

Not to mention the fragrant beans, cauliflower, and organic fresh agricultural products at night can make such delicacy.

There are many B & Bs nearby. The housekeeper in our small courtyard is very enthusiastic. He not only makes us food, but also helps us figure out where to play. He is a know-it-all in the village. The nearby grandma's B & B won an architectural award. The collision of traditional culture and modern design attracted us. The housekeeper took us to visit, and Pang Pang immediately fell in love with this "grandma's house" and kept telling me to bring grandma to live with him.

This is an old house in the late Qing Dynasty. The mountains in the courtyard are made of gray tiles and wooden windows. The interior space is the same as the blooming cotinus flowers. It has been built into a very modern and comfortable dwelling. The minimalist style runs through the inside and outside, and different materials make it interesting.

Walking through the mountain road, the children are curious about maple leaves, cotinus, persimmons, and various vegetation. The breeze blows through the mountains and forests, the wild flowers walking under their feet, and every detail is a boundless scenery. Self-driving tour in the suburbs of Beijing, this is the best place to travel with children. Get in close contact with nature, and the autumn parent-child movies are waiting for you!

public transportation route
Bus route: Take Bus No. 917 from Liuliqiao Station to Zhoukoudian Crossing Station, transfer to Bus No. 32 and get off at Huangshandian Village Entrance Station. Go 200 meters west.
Metro route: Take the Beijing Metro Fangshan Line to the terminal station Suzhuang Station, walk to Metro Suzhuang Station (bus station) and transfer to buses 907, 917, Fang15 and Fang31, take to Zhoukoudian Passenger Station, transfer to Fang32 Bus to Huangshandian Village Entrance Station, and get off at 200 meters west.
self-driving route
Just locate the Pofengling Scenic Area or the Yellow Coggyus Blossom B & B. Parking charges in scenic spots, and parking may be tight on weekends.
In addition, the signal in mountainous areas may be poor, so it is recommended to download offline maps.
The temperature in the mountains is low and it is cooler in the morning and evening. It is recommended to bring more clothes for the children at the end of October.