In the Fengling Mountains of Fangshan, Beijing, a feast of red leaves scheduled for autumn comes as scheduled in October. The cotinus covering the mountains and plains presents gorgeous beauty in the sun. I don't know when it started, but every autumn, I always feel inexplicable. I have a lot of hope. The deep red and light red all over the mountains and plains are cool, clean and bright, dazzling the whole autumn. Climbing along the stone steps, the breeze flowing in the mountains can read my thoughts. Are you tempted by the autumn scenery?

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

1 Enjoy the red leaves on the slope peak ridge

Walking into Pofengling, you will be attracted by the harvest here with red peppers, yellow corn, and big pumpkins. Pofengling was once recommended by National Geographic as the most spectacular cotinus viewing site in North China. It is only 52 kilometers away from Beijing. In autumn, the mountains and plains will become a world of red leaves. This is the most famous cotinus leaf viewing site in the suburbs of Beijing. Many tourist enthusiasts from Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei will come here to check in.

On the mountains, most of the leaves of the tall persimmon trees have fallen off. The red persimmon is particularly popular. Local farmers dry the harvested corn on the roofs. The sun and breeze of nature will make all the fruits. Just the right gift to mankind.

Walking up the winding mountain road, there were not many red leaves at first. Now is the early stage of appreciating red leaves, but you can already see tourists climbing with great interest. Pofengling has been praised by China National Geographic magazine as the most spectacular mountainous red leaf landscape in North China, where the largest wild cotinus cotinus grows here. In the next 20 days or so, Pofengling will be rendered into a dreamy fairy tale kingdom by 200,000 tall and lush wild cotinus trees.

The most rare travel experience in life may not be to go to such a distant place and encounter such a thrilling scenery. Sometimes, friends who match each other meet to climb the mountain once and appreciate the beautiful scenery brought to us by the change of seasons. It is also an unforgettable trip. This time, I came to Pofengling and climbed the mountain with my sister whom I hadn't seen for a long time. The two chatted and took photos of each other when encountering beautiful scenery. This kind of climbing the mountain does not feel tired at all.

Another name for coggya is called Smoky Tree. As the name suggests, it vividly illustrates the open shape of coggya flowers. The flowers present threadlike feather tidbits, as beautiful as fireworks blooming in the night sky. In October, the leaves of coggya gradually turn red. This is a journey that will be surprised every day. From October 20 to mid-November, the red leaves in Pofengling will show different colors every day, with deep and light red colors, creating a dream fairy tale kingdom. In a small corner here, the photos taken are very beautiful, especially suitable for portraits.

If you want to encounter more surprises, then work hard to move forward. When you reach more than 1500 meters above the Pofeng Ridge, the red leaves will become redder and beautiful, and the scenery will be much better than below. At this time, if you bring it with you. With a telephoto lens, use your camera to discover the scenery farther away. The beauty of red and green intertwining forms beautiful pictures under the light and shadow.

On both sides of the winding path in Pofengling, the most important thing is naturally tall coggygria, accompanied by elm, hemp quanzi, jujube, mountain thorn, etc. The higher you go, the high slope is densely distributed with tall coggygria, lutheran trees, and poplar trees. They are dense and dense, but they cannot see the sun. On weekends, it is a pleasure to meet three or two friends to climb the mountain to enjoy the autumn.

The journey is always longer and longer. The four seasons change, and you will encounter different beauties. In the four seasons of Pofengling, you will go to the green to view flowers in spring, take heat and enjoy the shade in summer, enjoy the red leaves in the mountains in autumn, and watch the beautiful snow in winter. You will encounter different scenery when you come in different seasons.

2. Pofengling catches the big market

After coming down from Pofeng Ridge,

You can visit the intangible cultural heritage market at the foot of the mountain. Not only do you have a variety of local snacks here, but intangible cultural heritage craftsmen show off their unique skills at the bottom of the box, and all kinds of old craftsmanship amaze tourists. If you like it, buy some mountain goods and go home. Big hawthorns, wild walnuts, and sweet persimmons from the mountains look tempting to eat and have a strong rural flavor.

Yellow Cotinus Blossom Bed and Breakfast

Having lived in the city for a long time, it would be a beautiful thing to find a simple courtyard among the mountains and rivers to stay for a night. Walking into the courtyard where cotinus flowers bloom in Fangshan, Beijing, the fragrance of flowers is full of the courtyard. Looking forward to our arrival.

With simple and atmospheric tableware, seasonal fruits, old friends we haven't seen for a long time, and steaming home-cooked dishes, everyone sat around the table and drank a glass of red wine, making it a beautiful night.

The time when the cotinus flowers bloom is simple and pure. A few bamboo poles are repaired outside the window, making a soft rustling sound in the breeze. There are clean bedding in the room and warm lights. At this moment, I seem to be far away from the hustle and bustle of the world. This kind of purity makes me feel warm and quiet inside.

Travel Tips:

Red Leaf Festival time: October 10, 2019-November 15, 2019

Tickets for the Red Leaf Festival:

Adults: 50 yuan/person; half price for the elderly (over 65 years old, including 65 years old), students (with student ID), and active military personnel (with military ID) is 25 yuan/person;

Children: Children under 1.2 meters are free of charge (visit with their guardians).

Transportation routes:

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

● How to get tourists from Beijing City:

Self-driving--G4 Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Expressway Exit Yancun Bridge, drive along Jingzhou Road for 15.7 kilometers to Zhoukoudian Town, drive into Zhouzhang Road for 4.8 kilometers, turn right into Xinsi Road (formerly Zhouhuang Road) and drive 6.2 kilometers.

Bus-Beijing Liuliqiao East Take Bus No. 917 to Zhoukoudian Crossing Station, transfer to Bus No. 32 to Huangshandian Village Entrance Station, and it takes 200 meters (660in) west. The last bus on Route 32 back to the city is at 18 o'clock.

● How to go for tourists from Tianjin City:

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

● How to get tourists from Hebei and other regions:

Just navigate directly to "Zhoukoudian Pofengling Scenic Area".

Warm reminder:

● Avoid traffic congestion: Due to the large amount of traffic near the scenic spot, it is recommended to take an appropriate rest on the Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Expressway or other service areas connecting to and from the scenic spot to avoid congestion caused by staying near the parking lot for a long time.

● Traffic signal suggestions: Pofengling belongs to a mountainous area. The telecom connection signal is weak and the mobile signal is good. When the navigation signal is not good, drive directly according to the above lines.