The Beijing Red Leaf Valley everyone's buzzing about on WeChat Moments! Few people, free entry, and great photo spots (with route included)

Beijing is about to welcome the red leaf season at the end of October! Stop crowding Pofengling, and discover a hidden gem — Jin Hai Hu North Mountain Trail. Red leaves paired with lake views, free and no traffic jams!

🍁 Why choose this? 6 reasons that won me over

- Few people, peaceful: Much less crowded than Xiangshan and Pofengling, no traffic jams, no fighting for photo spots
- Stunning scenery: Huge area of red leaves, enjoy them all along the way; you can also see Haizi Reservoir, which on a good day looks just like Zakynthos Shipwreck Bay
- Super easy: Entire trail is stone steps, good condition, even beginners can walk it easily
- Very family-friendly: Pets allowed 🐶, kid-friendly 👶, fun for the whole family
- Zero cost: Not a tourist attraction, free entry 🎫 and free parking 🅿️, great value

🚶 Two routes, choose as you like

- Beginner’s autumn viewing route: For an easy red leaf experience! Turn right at the fork on the trail, 1 hour to complete, covers all the red leaf highlights
- Hiking enthusiast route: For those with good stamina, 8 km full trail, scenic and never boring

📍 Navigation & basic info

- Location: [Sanquansi] (Park your car, then walk 100 meters to the right from the parking lot to the entrance)
- Ticket: Free
- Parking: Free

⚠️ Must-read tips to avoid detours

- No restrooms on the mountain! Be sure to use the facilities at Sanquansi parking lot first
- Big temperature difference in the mountains, remember to wear a windbreaker
- The trail is stone steps, recommend wearing non-slip shoes; those with less stamina can bring hiking poles
- There’s a market at the parking lot, persimmons are super sweet at 1 yuan each, definitely try them!