Good places to see red leaves around Beijing

Good places to see red leaves around Beijing include Mangshan National Forest Park in Changping District, Gelaoyu Village in Mujiayu Town, Miyun, etc.

1. Mangshan National Forest Park, Changping District

Mangshan is a branch of Yanshan Mountain. It is named after the undulating mountains that resemble a giant python. In autumn, the "big python" So she put on the most beautiful and handsome clothes of the year. The Mangshan Scenic Area of ​​the Ming Tombs National Forest Park is located on the east side of the Ming Tombs Reservoir. It is one of the largest national forest parks in Beijing, with a forest coverage rate of 96.5%, 130,000 acres of artificial forest, and more than 170 species of flowers, plants, and trees. The vast natural forest vegetation landscape here.

Cotinus cogitata is the most important red leaf ornamental tree species in Mangshan Scenic Area, which is enough to support the entire red leaf area of ​​Mangshan Scenic Area. Ingot maple, torch tree, and five-cornered maple are dotted in the mountains, forming a colorful autumn beauty.

2. Gelaoyu Village, Mujiayu Town, Miyun

There are cotinus, maple and other trees in the Riguang Valley of Miyun District, which have begun to turn red. There is a wooden plank road about 1.7 kilometers long, suitable for walking and sightseeing, which leads directly to the 360-degree viewing platform on the top of the mountain. Standing on the viewing platform, you can overlook the panoramic view of Miyun Reservoir. Sunlight Valley focuses on the parent-child concept and has designed and created many entertainment projects for children. The temperature in the valley is about 5℃ lower than that in the city. Please check the weather forecast before traveling.

The best time to watch red leaves in Beijing:

Beijing’s red leaves are a famous beauty. The best time to watch red leaves in Beijing is from October to November. The best time to watch red leaves in urban areas is generally In early November, you have to go early to view the red leaves outside the urban area. It is generally best in early October every year.