Beijing Fragrant Hills | Beijing's red leaves are about to reach their peak beauty.

| Beijing's red leaves are about to reach their peak beauty. Frost's Descent is approaching, and the peak season for red leaf viewing is about to arrive. I heard that the average red leaf color change index in Fragrant Hills Park is now 30%! I. Best Time for Leaf Viewing 1. Mid-October to early November is a good time for red leaf viewing. • October 8th - 14th is the initial red stage. • October 15th - 31st is the red leaf blooming stage. • November 1st - 5th is the final red stage. However, this year the leaves seem to be turning red two days later than usual. II. Best Places for Red Leaf Viewing The red leaf color change rate gradually decreases from high altitude to low altitude, so the color change rate at the peak of Xianglu Peak is higher, and this is a must-visit place. III. Transportation Routes 1. Subway: Take Subway Line 10, exit from Bagou A Exit, transfer to the Western Suburbs Special Line, and take it to the terminal station, Fragrant Hills Station. 2. Bus: You can take bus routes 218, 331, 360, 634, 714, 696, or 698. 3. Self-driving: Exit the Fifth Ring Road at Fragrant Hills Road, and drive northwest from Xiangquan Roundabout for about 5 minutes to reach your destination. IV. One-Day Tour Route 1. Route 1: Start from the East Gate, pass by勤政殿 (Qínzhèng Diàn), 静翠湖 (Jìngcuì Hú), 璎珞岩 (Yīngluò Yán), 翠薇亭 (Cuìwéi Tíng), 双清别墅 (Shuāngqīng Biéshù), 欢喜园 (Huānxǐ Yuán), 香山寺 (Xiāngshān Sì), 栖月崖 (Qīyuè Yá), 森玉笏 (Sēnyù Hù), 朝阳洞 (Cháoyáng Dòng), and finally reach Xianglu Peak. 2. Route 2: East Gate - Zhi Song Garden - Yu Hua Shan Zhuang - Yu Hua Xiu - Xiang Wu Ku - Xiang Lu Peak. 3. Route 3:勤政殿 (Qínzhèng Diàn) - Zhi Song Garden - Zhao Miao - Jian Xin Zhai - Eyes Lake - Cable Car - Biyun Temple. V. Nearby Food 1. Xiaodiaoli Pear Soup: Located at the east entrance of Fragrant Hills Shopping Street, with many branches in Beijing. Recommended: Pear Ball Nut Shrimp, sweet and crispy, with a great taste, worth trying again. 2. Sam's Club Happy House Self-service Barbecue: Family-style self-service barbecue restaurant, located five minutes east of the east gate of Fragrant Hills Park. Here you can experience the fun of barbecue and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Fragrant Hills on the terrace. VI. Tips 1. Check the weather forecast in advance, as smog can affect the viewing experience. 2. Wear comfortable shoes, as you will be walking a lot. 3. Beijing has a large temperature difference between morning and evening in October, so wear more clothes. 4. Bring some snacks and water, as the water in the scenic area is relatively expensive. 5. It is recommended to take the cable car downhill, as it is easier on your knees and offers different scenery.