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A pleasant journey for red leaves

(lifestyle.com.cn)
Updated: 2006-11-02 14:48


Out of all four seasons, autumn is the most enchanting. The changing
colors lend a gracefulness to the season.In late autumn, people will vie
with each other to feast their eyes on the stunning red leaves.Xiangshan,
a famous autumn scenic spot, is always jam-packed at this time of year.
But there are many places around Beijing where people can go to enjoy the
red leaves.

Hongluo Temple




Hongluo Temple is a scenic area combing natural beauty with old
architecture. There are more than 40 kinds of trees covering an area of
300 hectares.

Best time to go: late Oct. to mid Nov.
Entrance fee: RMB 30
Location: At the foot of Mount Hongluo, 4km away from the north ofHuairou
Tel: 010-60681639

Tips:
1)Visitors can spend the night at the Mount Hongluo Holiday Inn. : It
costs RMB 198 for a standard room and RMB 388 for a suite.
2) Hongzunyu Yi Tiao Gou is a great restaurant in the area that offers
delicious food made with authentic brown trout.

Mutian Yu Great Wall



Mutian Yu Great Wall is the essence of the Ming Great Wall. In this
season the majestic dragon seems to be dyed with the red of the leaves.
Best time to go: late Oct. to late Nov.

Location: Mutian Yu tourism area, Huaiirou, Beijing
Tel: 010-61626022
Entrance fee: RMB 40

Tips:
1) Visitors can buy fresh chestnuts, jujubes and other locally-produced
fruits at a low price.
2) The Great Wall Shan Zhaung is a comfortable hotel from where visitors
can appreciate scenic views of the Great Wall. Visitors can also stay
with local people, who welcome visitors with tasty farm-fresh dishes.


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