[A Beijinger's Secret! This Free Hidden Gem Has a 3,000-Acre Mountain Peach Forest!

Escape the City Hustle This Weekend I avoided the crowded Pinggu peach blossoms and discovered this pink wonderland deep in the Mentougou mountains, a place not even navigation apps can find! ✨Tip 1: Best viewing period: March 15–25 ✨Tip 2: Search "Chouerling Shanjiao Parking Lot" on your navigation app ✨Tip 3: The village pancake shop closes after 2pm! 🌸[A Spring Wonderland with 300% Photogenic Scenery] While 99% of Beijingers are still crowding scenic spots, I'm wandering alone in this mountain peach blossom sea, a forgotten paradise. ✅100% Free Admission A free, pristine, abandoned garden, a wild wonderland without even restrooms. ✅3,000 Acres of Mountain Peach Forest From an aerial view, it looks like a spilled can of pink paint. Dreamlike in the morning mist. ✅10 Minutes to the Top of the Viewing Platform A wondrous combination of wooden walkways and stone steps, easily conquered by both the elderly and children. ✅3 Must-See Wonders ① Fenggong Pavilion free parking lot Train passing through a tunnel + reflection in Peach Blossom Creek ② Mountaintop ancient-style viewing platform Panoramic view of Beijing ③ Abandoned garden complex Red walls and green tiles framed by pink blossoms 🚗[Self-Driving Guide] 📍Location: Chouerling Shanjiao Parking Lot, Mentougou District 🚘Driving time: 1 hour from Beijing (arrive before 8:00am) ⚠️Important Notes: ▫️The mountaintop parking lot is full on weekends ▫️The Fenggong Pavilion parking area offers free photo ops of trains ▫️For the return trip, search "Zhangshanying Village" on your navigation app to find restaurants 🗺️[Easy Hiking Route] ⏰7:30 Gather at the foot of the mountain for photos ➡️10 minutes: Wooden walkway through "Peach Blossom Creek" ➡️5 minutes: Climb to "Yunhai Terrace" for morning mist views ➡️15 minutes: Stone steps to the mountaintop ✅Total time: 40 minutes | Elevation gain: 300m ❗️Hidden Gems: Wild pear trees in the "secret garden" halfway up the mountain Chance encounters with wild tits on the mountaintop viewing platform 🎒[What to Pack] ✔️1.5L of water (no water for sale on the mountain) ✔️Beef jerky + chocolate (snacks) ✔️Folding umbrella (mountain weather changes quickly) ✔️Mosquito repellent (lots of vegetation and insects) ✔️Trash bag (please take your trash with you) ✔️Non-slip athletic shoes (some walkways are slippery) 📸[Photo Tips] ⏰Golden Hours: 7:00–8:30am: Morning mist + backlit portraits 4:00–5:30pm: Warm sunset tones on the flower sea 📸Creative Composition: ❶ Shoot upwards: Let the sea of flowers be your natural backdrop ❷ Shoot downwards: Look for the "pink carpet" of flower petals ❸ Framing: Use the abandoned fences to frame the sea of flowers 🍴[Hidden Delicacies at the Foot of the Mountain] 🔥Lao Wang's Pancake with Braised Pork Knuckle (11:30am–3:00pm) ✔️20-year-old shop, pancakes baked fresh at 3:00am ✔️Savory braised pork knuckle, rich but not greasy ✔️Perfect with their secret chili oil! 💡Tip: Avoid peak hours! Only cold dishes are left after 2:00pm! ⚠️[Safety Precautions] ⚠️High-Risk Areas: ▫️Loose gravel on some walkways ▫️Stone steps are slippery in rainy weather ▫️Do not climb over fences to enter undeveloped areas ⏳Time Management: ▫️Descend before 3:00pm ▫️Mountain roads are difficult to navigate after 6:00pm ▫️Weekend parking requires 3 days advance booking