Beijing 1h｜A hidden gem for enjoying autumn that 90% of people don’t know about.

Drive in Beijing for 1 hour and discover the beautiful autumn scenery unknown to 90% of tourists! Every year in mid-to-late October, Beijing puts on colorful autumn clothes. In order not to miss this short but gorgeous autumn scenery, I drove to Mentougou and started a two-day and one-night fairy-tale autumn tour. 🚗【Transportation】 Self-driving is the best choice. The mountain scenery of Mentougou is particularly charming in autumn, and the colorful leaves along the way are dazzling. ✅【2-day tour itinerary】 Day 1️⃣: Visit the thousand-year-old Jietai Temple and enjoy the beautiful ginkgo trees. Go to Tanzhe Temple, which is a great place to enjoy the autumn and pray for blessings, with towering ancient trees and a quiet environment. Although the imperial ginkgo trees have not yet fully turned yellow, they are expected to reach their peak viewing period this weekend. Visit the Tanzhe Temple Pagoda Forest, which is the best-preserved pagoda forest in Beijing. It was just opened this year and is not to be missed. In the evening, go to Tan Valley Slow Mob Park to enjoy a peaceful night. Day 2️⃣: Hike along the Jingxi Ancient Road and feel the charm of the ancient road and the fresh air. We chose a route that was not too difficult and could be completed in about 2 hours. Go to Guangsi Valley, where there are three thousand-year-old ginkgo trees, and it is a check-in destination for photography enthusiasts. The morning sun casts dappled shadows through the leaves, creating great photo opportunities. Experience farm picking at the Longquanwu Special Vegetable Base, pick fresh vegetables and fruits by hand, and feel the joy of the harvest. This is a great place for friends or families to experience rural life. ✅【Main check-in locations recommended】 🔸Jietai Temple: The temple is built on the mountain and is one of the filming locations of "The Legend of Zhen Huan". Climbing to the top of the mountain, you can overlook the entire scenic area with a broad view. 🔸Tanzhe Temple: It is larger than Jietai Temple, with towering ancient trees and a quiet environment. The Imperial Ginkgo Tree is one of the highlights here. 🔸Tanzhe Temple Pagoda Forest: The most complete pagoda forest building in Beijing, which was just opened this year. 🔸Guangsigou: There are three thousand-year-old ginkgo trees, which are the favorite of photography enthusiasts. 🔸Beijing West Ancient Road: A paradise for hiking enthusiasts, with fresh air and beautiful scenery. 🔸Longquanwu Special Vegetable Base: A great place to experience farm picking, where you can pick fresh vegetables and fruits by yourself. ✅【Travel Tips】 There are many winding mountain roads in Mentougou. You need to pay attention to safety when driving and drive slowly when turning. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, hats and other sun protection items, and wear comfortable sports shoes for hiking. Book your accommodation and picking farm in advance to ensure a smooth trip. You can weigh the vegetables you pick and take them away!