Recently, the tourism slogan of Hebei Province, "So close, so beautiful, spend your weekends in Hebei", has ignited social media. In order to experience the charming aspects of Hebei, many tourists from Beijing have flocked to Hebei, sparking a trend of "checking in" at Hebei's scenic spots.
Among the dazzling array of attractions, these high-frequency coordinates present enchanting autumn scenery. Colorful leaves, golden forests, and blue skies... all showcase the charming colors of autumn and beautiful scenery like a painting. On social media, tourists from Beijing are immersed in the colors of autumn, spending an unforgettable weekend.
"The red leaves are already red, the scenery is beautiful" Xiantai Mountain Scenic Area.
Red leaf location
Xiantai Mountain Scenic Area
Autumn viewing highlights
Red leaves, canyons
Best viewing period
Early October to early November
Address
Xiaosi Village, Xinzhuang Township, Jingxing County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province
As the largest red leaf viewing area in North China, Xiantai Mountain has a red leaf landscape belt of 66 square kilometers. Currently, the red leaves in the scenic area have entered the best viewing period.
According to the local passenger transport company, in order to facilitate the travel and red leaf viewing needs of tourists, they opened a "Red Leaf Viewing Special Line" on October 14th this year. After arriving in Shijiazhuang, Beijing tourists can take a direct bus from the West Wang Passenger Transport Station to the scenic area. The departure time is 8:30 in the morning, and additional buses will be added if there are many tourists.
According to the introduction of Xiantai Mountain Scenic Area, Xiantai Mountain is mainly composed of natural landscapes such as peaks, forests, karst caves, canyons, and ancient sites, with a vegetation coverage rate of over 90%. There are three major scenic areas: primitive sub-forests, Xiantai Peak, and Huguo Temple, with a total of 96 scenic spots. A netizen shared, "The red leaves are already red, and the scenery is beautiful."
"The Great Wall stretches for thousands of miles, and Jinshan Mountain stands alone" Jinshanling Great Wall
Red leaf location
Jinshanling Great Wall
Autumn viewing highlights
Red leaves, Great Wall, sea of clouds
Best viewing period
Mid-October to mid-November
Address
Hualou Gou Village, Bakeshiying Town, Luanping County, Chengde City, Hebei Province
Jinshanling Great Wall is a section of the Great Wall that stretches across the Yan Mountains in the border area between Luanping County, Chengde City, Hebei Province and Miyun District, Beijing. According to reports, the Jinshanling Great Wall was built during the Ming Dynasty, with a total length of 10.5 kilometers, stretching from Gubeikou in the west to Wangjing Tower in the east. It is known as the "essence of the Great Wall stretching for thousands of miles" and is praised by Great Wall experts.
The Jinshanling Great Wall scenic area has a superior geographical location and offers different scenery in each season. Especially in autumn, the beautiful red leaves and ancient city walls complement each other, creating a stunning picture. Sunrise, colorful leaves, and sea of clouds are also a feast for the eyes.
"The majestic Taihang Mountains stretch for 800 miles, and the scenery here is unique!" Jiulongxia Natural Scenic Area
Red leaf location
Jiulongxia Natural Scenic Area
Autumn viewing highlights
Colorful Leaves, Canyon
Best viewing period
Early October to early November
Address
318 Provincial Road, Jiangshui Town, Xindu District, Xingtai City, Hebei Province
Jiulongxia Natural Scenic Area covers an area of about 64 square kilometers, with its main peak Wangmao Mountain at an altitude of about 1800 meters. The scenic area has various red leaf tree species such as red maple, cotinus coggygria, persimmon, etc. However, most of the trees seen by tourists on the mountain are cotinus coggygria, with round-shaped leaves, which is the main tree species for viewing red leaves in the Taihang Mountains. Enjoying autumn here brings a sense of joy and the beauty of the mountains.
"Golden Autumn Dyes Taihang, Red Leaves Reflect Mountains" Zhuangziling
Red leaf location
Zhuangziling
Autumn viewing highlights
Red leaves
Best viewing period
Mid-October to mid-November
Address
Dayoutou Village, Piancheng Town, She County, Handan City, Hebei Province, China
Zhuangziling Scenic Area is hidden deep in the Taihang Mountains, with a main peak of about 1130 meters above sea level and beautiful natural scenery. Autumn is the most dazzling season in Zhuangziling. Currently, the area's red leaves have entered the best viewing period. The yellow cotinus coggygria, persimmons, Chinese pine, and Chinese juniper trees are intertwined, presenting various colors such as red, orange, yellow, and green, forming a beautiful picture of "Autumn in the Taihang Mountains, Red Leaves Reflecting the Mountains", attracting tourists to come and enjoy the scenery.
"Do you know how beautiful the autumn is in the Mountain Resort?" Mountain Resort
Red leaf location
Mountain Resort
Autumn viewing highlights
Red leaves
Best viewing period
Early October to early November
Address
Lizhengmen Street, Shuangqiao District, Chengde City, Hebei Province, China
Self-driving guide
①Chengde - Mountain Resort: East Street of the Provincial Government - Nanxinglong Street - Turn left into Lizhengmen Street - Mountain Resort South Road - End point
②Beijing - Mountain Resort: Depart from Beijing: North Fifth Ring Road - Jingcheng Expressway Miyun Exit, turn left and there will be a sign for Chengde - Drive for about 20 minutes after entering Chengde - Go straight at the Chengde exit - End point
Chengde Mountain Resort, also known as "Chengde Palace" or "Rehe Imperial Palace", is located in the narrow valley on the west bank of the Wulie River in the northern center of Chengde City, Hebei Province. It was a place for Qing emperors to escape the summer heat and handle political affairs. At the Mountain Resort, tourists can not only enjoy a cool and comfortable summer, but also appreciate the beautiful and charming autumn! Here, tourists can enjoy the colorful autumn foliage, feel the peaceful lake scenery, and appreciate the unique charm of ancient architecture.
"Picking Autumn at Shijiazhuang Botanical Garden" Shijiazhuang Botanical Garden
Red leaf location
Shijiazhuang Botanical Garden
Autumn viewing highlights
Red leaves
Best viewing period
Mid-October to mid-November
Address
No. 60 Botanical Garden Street, Luquan District, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province
Shijiazhuang Botanical Garden was originally a nursery in Yuecun. Due to the improvement of people's awareness of greening and their yearning for the natural environment, the Shijiazhuang Municipal Government transformed this nursery into a botanical garden. The botanical garden is divided into indoor exhibition halls and outdoor exhibition areas.
There are 1500 species of plants and hundreds of thousands of plants cultivated in the park. The scenery of the park is very beautiful, with the mountains as the backdrop. There are also tea houses, cafes, pottery bars, flower bouquet art galleries, etc. It is a great place to relax in the autumn. Here, you can also participate in the very popular "autumn picking" activity and keep the autumn in your hands.
Autumn is intoxicating. Take a walk in the autumn breeze, see the red leaves on the mountains, and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature. Go to Hebei for a "red leaf appointment"!
