In mid-autumn, Xiangshan is first dyed. Mr. Zheng, Secretary of the Board of Directors, warmly arranged, accompanied by his old colleagues Ms. Dong and Mr. Wu, to climb Xiangshan again on October 22.

I have climbed Xiangshan several times before. The earliest one was an autumn day in the late 1980s, and there was no trace other than panting; the most recent one was a weekend in the winter of 2017. The cold wind was as sharp as a knife. Starting from around 5 a.m., we walked the south line from the east gate. When we reached the top of Xianglu Peak, it was just sunrise. Then we walked down the north line and returned to our Beijing residence at around ten o'clock.

It was boarded twice, nearly 40 years later. When I was too late to learn, I had dreams in my heart and at most I climbed to check in. When I was old, I worked in Beijing for several years and had not been to any scenic spots. As a farewell trip, mountaineering was just an end to my career. Neither trip to Xiangshan was the best time to admire the red leaves.

This time I went to Beijing mainly for a meeting. Although it was not something I wanted to do, I met with old acquaintances and colleagues in Beijing who had not seen for several years. I drank three times in three nights. I had morning exercise at 4 or 5 a.m. every morning. I actually slept for only two or three hours every night. In comparison, the revisit to Xiangshan arranged by Secretary of the Board of Directors is worth looking forward to.

After jogging in the early morning, take a hot bath and sit down in the corner of the Hilton Restaurant as fresh as ever. Since suffering from diabetes, five-star hotel breakfast with pure heart and simple food and fresh vegetables has become a favorite. A plate of vegetables, a cup of coffee and milk, a few slices of bread, store enough energy and prepare for climbing the mountain.

Outside the East Gate, people were crowded. During the epidemic, online booking for ticket purchases was implemented. Tickets worth 10 yuan were very cheap. Many people scanned the code and bought tickets when they arrived, and many people gathered in the square. During the coronavirus epidemic, you must wear masks when entering the park. Climbing a mountain wearing a mask is a kind of helplessness and has become a scenery.

Passing through the Zhongling Yuxiu Archway, there are two trees covered with red leaves in front of the Qinzheng Hall. It is like a popular product advertisement nowadays. It seems that the red leaves of Xiangshan Mountain are at the right time to enjoy, attracting many tourists to stop to watch and take photos.

Xiangshan, formerly known as Jingyi Garden, is named because there are huge rocks on the top of the mountain shaped like incense burners, and the surrounding areas are often filled with clouds and mist, like cigarettes curling into the sky. Xiangshan Mountain has beautiful scenery and beautiful scenery. In autumn, the yellow cotinus is changed, and the mountains are full of red, and it is in full swing. Every year in mid-autumn, tourists flock here. At peak times, there are more tourists coming here than red leaves.

There are many roads up the mountain. Dong and Wu led us. We climbed along the routes of Shuangqing Villa, Hongguang Temple, Yuxiang Hall, Langfeng Pavilion, Xiangwu Cave, Platform and Ghost Jianchou. Ms. Dong rarely climbs mountains, stopping at Shuangqing Villa, and first going to Xiangshan Hotel to drink tea and wait; Mr. Wu arrived at Xiangwu Cave, sweating profusely. I advised him to stay and slowly descended the mountain. Without the look of his peers, he climbed up the stairs alone, walked quickly, constantly surpassing the flow of people, and soon arrived at Xianglu Peak.

Xiangshan Park has a history of 900 years. As early as the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties, the royal family built a Ligong courtyard in Xiangshan. Every summer and autumn, the emperor would come here to enjoy the cool and hunt. There are many cultural relics and historic sites in the park, and pavilions are scattered among the mountains and forests, making it impossible to visit one by one. Shuangqing Villa, where Chairman Mao worked and lived, is located on the southeast slope of Xiangshan Mountain and is a must-visit place on every trip to Xiangshan Mountain.

Shuangqing Villa was originally Songwu Yunzhuang in Jingyi Garden in the Qing Dynasty. It was burned down by the British and French allied forces in 1860. It was later turned into a private residence by Xiong Xiling, founder of Xiangshan Ciyou Home. On March 25, 1949, after the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the Headquarters of the People's Liberation Army stationed in Xiangshan from the northwest slope, Shuangqing Villa was Chairman Mao's office and residence. On September 21, Chairman Mao moved from Xiangshan Shuangqing Villa to Juxiang Bookstore in Zhongnanhai. This is the headquarters for the transition period from the People's Liberation War to national victory and a historical witness to the preparations for New China.

Our generation is full of infinite reverence for the founders of New China. When talking and chatting about the great men of our generation, we always respectfully call Chairman Mao and Premier Zhou, and never call them by their names. With a heart of admiration, I paid a visit to the offices and residences of Chairman Mao, Premier Zhou, Commander-in-Chief Zhu and Comrade Shaoqi one by one. I lined up for half an hour to visit the former site of the Revolution Memorial in Qingxuan Xiangshan, and relived Chairman Mao's own country and country. The great love for the country and the people demonstrated by the country and the world, and I miss the great leader Chairman Mao and the good Prime Minister loved by the people even more.

The highest point of Xiangshan is Xianglu Peak, with an altitude of 557 meters. This mountain peak is not high for ordinary people, but it is like "ghost's sorrow" for relatives and relatives of the country. Climb a steep stone step and climb to the top of the mountain. Even if the wind is strong, it cannot stop the sweat from falling like rain. Standing on the top of the mountain, while blowing the wind and driving away sweat, you can enjoy the panoramic view. Looking east, the clear Kunming Lake is like a mirror, reflecting the prosperous city of Beijing.

It was October, and the mountains were covered with green ink. Although there were red leaves and red pills, it was only the beginning of autumn. A group of young people, like students, chirped and walked down the mountain regretfully. Their complaints remind me of the two trees in front of the Qinzheng Hall. I was in a place where purple gas came from the east, but I wore red robes before the mountain. It was not an advertisement that was better than an advertisement.

In fact, the beauty of Xiangshan does not stop at the red leaves. As a royal garden with a long history, rich cultural heritage, and mountain forest characteristics, it enjoys flowers in spring, avoids heat in cool summer, and snows in winter. At different times, Xiangshan presents different beauty, and the key is the mentality of the climbers.

Climbing among the quiet green fields of Xiangshan Mountain, in the dense valleys and on the peaks and cliffs, and stopping at Shuangqing Villa, Hongguang Temple, Yuxiang Hall, Xiangwu Cave and Xianglu Peak, there is fragrant and elegant fresh air everywhere, refreshing and refreshing. The fragrance of books is concealed by the primeval nature and purity of thousands of years. The freshness has a breath of slowly blending with the soul. The beauty of Xiangshan requires careful observation and soul perception.

(Visit Xiangshan on 2020.10.22, 11.4 was written in Nanjing)

(In front of Qinzheng Hall)

(Filmed in)

(Inscription of Shuangqing Villa)

(Waiting)

(Pool water side)

(A touch of gold)

(Drum Tower)

(Rest)

(Xuan Qiulin)

(Langfeng Pavilion)

(shaded by trees)

(On Xianglu Peak)

(Colorful)

(Close at hand)

(Peak peaks)

(The steep cliff)

(Infinite scenery)

(Palette)

(Mountaineering Road)

(Covering the sky and the sun)

(Maple forest is like fire)

(Orange yellow and orange green)

(The forest is completely dyed)

(In full swing)

(Between the green cypresses)

(First dyed in autumn)

(The sky is high and the leaves are red)

(If you first met)

(Zheng Yan)

(A leaf knows autumn)

(Torch)

(Pinghuang Flowing Gold)

(In front of Xiangshan Hotel)