"The autumn of Beiping is a paradise on earth, perhaps more prosperous than heaven!" Lao She once praised the autumn of Beiping. I think the autumn in Beiping must be stunning, even if it's not stunning, it shouldn't disappoint people, right? How could Mr. Lao She praise Beiping's autumn several times? How could so many tourists come to Beijing every year to enjoy autumn?
When we arrived in Beijing, it was already the beginning of the bright lights. Through the dazzling windows of the plane, I admire this brightly lit city. The lights of thousands of households illuminate the city of Beijing and also illuminate the way home for dream chasers. After getting off the plane, the cold air that hit my face made me wrap my coat tightly. That's right, the coolness in Beijing in November has already hit me.
Carrying a tired body and a box, I headed towards the booked homestay. The night was already dark and the sense of direction was not strong, so I couldn't find the building where my booked homestay was located despite searching. The community was surprisingly quiet, with only the sound of me pulling the box and occasional insect calls coming from the grass in my ears. I began to feel uneasy in my heart. Fortunately, I met an aunt who spoke authentic Beijing dialect and warmly pointed me the way. At that moment, there were warm currents surging in my heart. This warm current is enough to offset or even cover up the cold of late autumn in Beijing, and it is also enough to warm all my memories related to Beijing.
Autumn in the Market: Trees are golden, autumn is everywhere
After a nap, the next day was full of vitality. I was fortunate enough to be invited to visit the headquarters of Tujia. As the homestay I stayed in was not far from the National Convention Center, I planned to walk there.
As I walked and looked around, the city of Beijing during the day seemed to have undergone a transformation. The bustling traffic connected the clean and tidy streets, and the hurried footsteps of office workers outlined the most beautiful posture of the hardworking. The autumn wind rises, and fallen leaves fly. The most charming colors of autumn in Beijing are the interweaving of red, orange, yellow, green, and other colors.
The beautiful time of the morning was spent at Tujia headquarters, and then we went to "Big Nail" to enjoy lunch. I only realized when I arrived at the Olympic Park that the autumn in Beijing was so beautiful, and the autumn scenery in Beijing was so seductive!
That day in Beijing, the weather was surprisingly good. The deep blue sky is clear and bright, just like my beautiful mood. Although the wind is not gentle at all, the sunshine is particularly warm, shining warmly on people, making them want to find a place to bask in the sun and take a nap. However, the scenery in front of me makes me unable to close my eyes and enjoy this unique leisure of autumn. Look, the golden ginkgo leaves of that tree are so dazzling and charming. Listen, ginkgo biloba leaves fall gently, with a nostalgia for autumn and a gentle tribute to life. The golden ginkgo trees are full of golden color, rendering the romance of autumn to the fullest. Everyone can't help but raise their phone to take photos, freeze the colors, package the poetry, and pack the sparkling autumn into the softest place in their hearts.
Enjoy a sumptuous lunch at the Sky Restaurant on the 73rd floor of the Olympic Tower, while also overlooking the city of Beijing and enjoying the autumn scenery. This experience is simply not too great!
If autumn inside Beijing is yellow, then autumn outside the city is red. Xiangshan Hongye is certainly beautiful, but as someone who doesn't like noise, I naturally wouldn't make it my preferred destination. I heard that the red leaves in Miyun Sunlight Valley are also very beautiful, niche and primitive, and there is no crowded crowd yet. So, we unanimously decided to go to Sunlight Valley to search for autumn.
Autumn in the Mountains and valleys: Red leaves covering the mountains, dyed with layers of forest
Sunshine Valley is a campsite amusement park with a unique leisure vacation theme, located only about an hour away from Beijing. But due to playing games in the city that afternoon and being too excited, we set off a bit late and arrived at the Sunlight Valley almost at 8 pm. After finishing my meal and lying in bed, I couldn't help but imagine what autumn would be like in the Sunlight Valley.
On the third day, unfortunately, the weather played a small joke on us. Fortunately, our mood was not greatly affected, and a group of people entered the mountain while laughing.
The autumn atmosphere in the mountains is indeed more intense than in the city. Fallen leaves scattered freely on the wooden boardwalk, making a crisp sound as they stepped on it. One of my favorite things in autumn is to step on fallen leaves, just like stepping on snow in winter. Can you feel that feeling? There is infinite joy beneath our feet, but hidden in front of us are beautiful scenery that we can easily discover with a little attention. Walnuts and persimmons hang proudly on the branches, and various unnamed plants also show off their fruits. Amidst the lush trees, the houses in the valleys exude a serene and peaceful atmosphere. The autumn in the valley is like a hermit expert, not competing or grabbing, just so low-key and beautiful.
The mountain is not high, and climbing it does not require too much physical exertion. There are two viewing platforms on the mountain, a 180 degree viewing platform and a 360 degree viewing platform. It is recommended to climb to the 360 degree viewing platform on the mountaintop, as it not only overlooks the Sunlight Valley, but also offers endless views of the Miyun Reservoir. It is also an excellent location for admiring red leaves.
Standing on a 360 degree viewing platform, one can gaze out into the distance with picturesque undulations of mountains. The Miyun Reservoir extends towards the horizon until it blends into the edge of the sky. The red leaves scattered in the mountains and forests nearby passionately release their colors, perfectly combining their bright red with various colors such as orange, yellow, green, and dai in the mountains to form a colorful picture.
Thoughts danced in the mountains and forests, suddenly realizing that the red leaves were carriers of the tree's life journey, witnesses of the four seasons and the changes of time, and even a gift from nature. Isn't that right? In this way of thinking, instead of feeling sad and sorrowful like the ancients, or forcing new lyrics to express sorrow, it is better to live with heart and enjoy the present time to the fullest. what you think?
When I went down the mountain, I picked up a red leaf and put it in my backpack. After returning, I made a bookmark to cherish the autumn colors of the Sunlight Valley forever.
A ray of sunlight, a valley, a fairy tale
Coming down from the mountain, the sky gradually cleared up! The sunlit valley shrouded in sunlight is like an independent fairy tale world. In this fairy tale world, there are mountains and water, flowers and grass, forests and wooden houses, and of course, cute small animals... Every scene and object in the fairy tale will have a beautiful name, and the Sunlight Valley is also known as the "Happy World", "A Grassland", "Sunlight Box", "Good Night Sunlight"
Sa Huan Er World is a playground for children, but it is different from the children's playground in the city. All the entertainment facilities here are carefully made, returning to simplicity and infinite fun. Not to mention children, even my big friend is having a lot of fun there!
There is a large green lawn in the valley, which is covered with leaves. A small path winds forward in the grass, creating a picturesque atmosphere. There is a lake by the lawn, and the sunlight pours down, sharing her thoughts with the lake. What worries the sunlight has, I have no way of knowing, but I am willing to share my thoughts with you. Are you willing to listen?
The sunlight box is my favorite area. It's like a Pandora's Box here, using a 3000 square meter glass greenhouse to retain the green, allowing tourists to see and feel the vibrant power of plants at any time. It's simply amazing! A casual pat in the green plant area is like Instagram Wind. In the cute pet park, the cute little dragon cat is focused on nibbling on its carrots. In the children's playground, it releases innocence, and the handicraft workshop calms down to do handicrafts... In the era of fast-paced life, having such a lazy and comfortable time is enough. It is worth mentioning that the "Huang Ran Restaurant" is also located inside a sunlit box. Eating the green vegetables grown in the valley, all within sight are visually pleasing plants, and the dining experience is simply amazing!
The nature that captures my heart the most is the wooden house in the valley. Wooden houses are an essential element in the fairy tale world. With the embellishments of wooden houses, the Sunlight Valley is clearly the fairy tale world I long for. Rows of wooden houses are neatly arranged in the valley, each with a delicate courtyard. The creaking wooden door seemed to connect with the gateway to the fairy tale world, just like when Alice first entered Wonderland, I walked into the courtyard with curiosity.
In the courtyard, there are lounge chairs, leisure chairs, and surprisingly, there is a barbecue grill! Imagine having a barbecue with family and friends in the yard at night, eating skewers and drinking beer, accompanied by stars all over the sky, it's so refreshing!
The basic facilities in the room are complete, and the wooden decorations are simple yet elegant. Sitting on the sofa reading and drinking tea, admiring the scenery and daydreaming on the outdoor balcony, and taking a photo with a small wooden house in the yard, no matter which way, can make you let go of your physical and mental fatigue and harvest full of joy.
There are various types of wooden houses, in addition to wooden houses, there are also RVs, tents, and other options available in Sunlight Valley.
I lived comfortably, ate with peace of mind, and had fun in the Sunlight Valley. More importantly, here, I enjoyed the unique red leaves and saw a different and wonderful autumn scenery.
Leaving the Sunlight Valley, this autumn journey in Beijing has come to an end. The autumn in Beiping is hidden in the smoky old alleys, on the avenue covered with ginkgo leaves in the Olympic Park, in the mountains stained with dense clouds and sunlight valleys, and in our eyes. In the autumn of the following year, I will come to Beijing again and enjoy the autumn of this city
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