Charming scenery of Red Leaf in Fragrant Hill, one of the four best places to appreciate red leaf in China

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Fragrant Hill Red Leaf Festival is usually held in the middle of October at Fragrant Hill. It is a grand festival. Many visitors gather here to enjoy the beauty of the red autumnal leaves. Between the middle of October and early November is the best season for enjoying the red leaves.

Recommended Tourist Lines

Red Leaves Special Line

The best place to enjoy the red leaves is at the South Mountain of Fragrant Hill. Tourists can start from the East Gate. After visiting Jingcui Lake, Shuangqing Villa, and Fragrant Hill Temple, tourists reach Daheshun Gate. Go along Heyu Road to get to the top of the mountain. Tourists can choose this line to reach the best place to view the red leaves. Usually, it takes around two hours to reach the top. Tourists should prepare well and bring some water and food.

Family Visit Line

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Middle Road is the best choice for a family tour given the flat terrain. Tourists can start from the East Gate. Then, after visiting Yuhua Villa and Sweat Mist Cave, you can reach the top. Enjoy an overview of the beauty of the red autumnal leaves. It is a good choice for a family tour.

Cableway Line

Enjoy an alternative view when taking the cableway line. Tourists can start from the north gate, and the cableway is to the south, which arrives at the top in about 18 minutes. Tourists can enjoy not only the beauty of the red leaves at Fragrant Hill but can also take in the entire view of Biyun Temple in the north. In addition, you can enjoy a bird’s eye view of all of Beijing. You’ll experience a totally different enjoyment of natural beauty.

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In addition, tourists can also visit Jianxin Temple and Biyun Temple. Jianxin Temple is located west of Yanjing Lake. Built during the Ming Dynasty, it has a history of more than 500 years and is the only scenic spot on Fragrant Hill displaying south China characters.

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Best Spots for watching: Jingcui Lake

Enter Fragrant Hill Park through the east gate and walk south, and you will reach Jingcui Lake in just five minutes. The lake is the perfect, and nearest, place to view the red leaves.

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Specialty: As the lake is nearest to the gate, tourists save time and energy by going there. Mountains and water surround the lake, and the red autumnal leaves stay around the longest here.

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