Beijing Fragrant Hills Park, the red memory of the Shuangqing Villa, the maple leaves of the Qinzhen Palace are getting thicker, and the autumn leaves are red.
by BELL. Ava
Oct 19, 2024
๐Location: No. 40 Maimai Street, Haidian District, Beijing.
๐Outfit Guide: Put on your sneakers, a bright-colored windbreaker (great for photos), a hat ๐งข, sunglasses ๐ถ๏ธ, and grab a hiking stick. It's cold recently, so wear more clothes. It's chilly at the top of the mountain and after you come down.
๐ฒTicket Prices:
๐ซ Xiangshan Park: CNY 10 for adults, CNY 5 for children;
๐ซ Xiangshan Park + Biyun Temple: CNY 15;
๐ซ Cable car: CNY 100 for adults, CNY 20 for children.
๐ Transportation:
๐ Bus: Take bus 360, 318, or 563 to Xiangshan Park East Gate Station;
๐ Subway: Take Line 10 to Bagou Station, transfer to the Xijiao Line to Xiangshan Park Station;
๐ Self-driving: You can park at the southeast gate or Xiangquan Roundabout parking lot.
๐๏ธ Highlights:
๐๏ธ Xianglu Peak is 575 meters high. Standing at the top, you can see the endless autumn scenery. It's spectacular!
๐ Yuhuaxiu is the best viewing platform for autumn scenery. The scenery in front of you is like a colorful painting, breathtakingly beautiful.
๐ฏ Xiangshan Temple is full of ancient royal charm, as if it can take you into the world of "Empresses in the Palace."
๐๏ธ Qinzhen Hall is full of royal style and carries a heavy history.
๐ก Shuangqing Villa + Glasses Lake: Red footprints and the autumn scenery of the lake intertwine, giving you a double wonderful experience.
๐ฃ Tour Route:
๐ฅ Classic Tour: Start from the east gate, pass through Qinzhen Hall, Jingcui Lake, Shuangqing Villa, Xiangshan Temple, Xianglu Peak, and Yuhuaxiu, and finally leave from the north gate. You won't miss any of the highlights.
๐ Leaf Viewing Route: Enter from the east gate, pass through Zhison Garden, Maple Village, and the lower cable car station, then go to Biyun Temple and Glasses Lake. The red leaves along the way are like fire, as beautiful as a painting.
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Recommendations:
๐ข Snacks in the park include grilled sausages and sugar-fried chestnuts, which are simple and delicious.
๐ฒ Don't miss the authentic food at nearby restaurants, such as Beijing roast duck and fried noodles with soybean paste.
๐จ Accommodation Recommendations:
๐ก Xiangshan Hotel has a Chinese garden style, quiet and elegant.
๐๏ธ Hotels in the city center are convenient for transportation and have a variety of choices.
๐ก Tips:
๐ Choose a good weather day to go out, and don't forget to bring warm clothes and rain gear.
๐ซ Book tickets and accommodation in advance during peak season to avoid the crowds.
๐ Check the official website before the red leaf season to find the best viewing time.
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