[2025 Beijing ] Travel Guide for Wucai Qianshan Riverside Pathway (Updated May)

This is a real shot taken on the afternoon of November 4th. Because it was cloudy, the colors were not that bright, which was a bit regrettable. I will come again next year! Wucai Qianshan Address: Wucai Qianshan, Shunyi District, Beijing Tickets: Free Parking: Free Time: It is said that you cannot enter after 3 pm. We arrived at 3:10 pm today and were able to enter normally, perhaps because it is late autumn. There are many entrances to Wucai Qianshan, so today I recommend the largest one, which is a very suitable autumn viewing route for both young and old. Zhonglong Leisure Station, basic loop line, the whole journey is less than 3km, and it takes 2 hours to take photos and play. It’s not difficult, doesn’t require feet, and is very user-friendly for both the elderly and children! Navigation: Zhonglong Leisure Station, there are few people here, but you can only park on the roadside. After parking, you will first come to the wooden plank road. At the T-junction at the end, turn right and you can go directly to the pavilion or go down the mountain. Turn left and you will see the vast red leaf tunnel. I highly recommend you go for a quick walk, I have a surprise! Note: This path is not harmful to your feet, but it is very slippery due to the gravel, so please wear non-slip shoes. Those who have trekking poles can take them with them.

My God, this is really a stunning autumn at first sight. 🍂The stunning autumn is right here in Wucai Qianshan, yes, this is the palette spilled by God, it is really beautiful to the point of being speechless, now the whole mountain has turned red, and this week will be the best viewing period! (Live picture attached) Wucai Qianshan Zhonglong Leisure Station Total length: 3km Time: 2h Date: 2023.10.31 Ticket: Free FREE Difficulty index: Recommended age: 3+00 Recommended route Route 1 ⛳Navigation Zhonglong Leisure Station→Mountain climbing trail entrance→Arrive at the first intersection Turn right directly to Wangyou Gallery|Follow the trail down the mountain Route 2 ⛳Navigation Zhonglong Leisure Station→Mountain climbing trail entrance to the first intersection turn left→Fork points to Tangzhi Mountain Reservoir direction/Mountain Lizhuang direction (both sides are really good-looking, both worth exploring) We followed the villagers to climb a small section of the wild mountain, arrived at the pavilion and went down the mountain on the left hand side, the whole scenery along the way is very good, a casual shot is a picture, in fact, there is no need to specifically find a strategy, really, no matter how you walk, you will not miss the beautiful scenery Warm reminder The car should be parked on both sides of the road, the villagers do not allow parking inside, it is recommended to set off early, it is not easy to park on weekends, after parking, you need to walk another 300m to reach the trail entrance There are snacks, fruits, meat sandwiches and mineral water for sale at the foot of the mountain, and none on the mountain Supplement There is a fruit garden here, you can also buy fresh small apples picked by the villagers, sour and sweet and crisp, 4, 5 yuan a pound, come up with two pounds without regret There is a restroom at the right rear of the trail entrance, there is no pet friendly on the mountain, civilized walk ✌️Come and meet the mountains and plains of red maple and yellow ginkgo!

$No public transportation available Drive to Zhonglong Leisure Station (Baimao Valley Trailhead). $Wucai Qianshan, Jian Mountain, Mingyue Stream The scenery from the Cherry Valley entrance to Jian Mountain is average, with fine soil and gravel steps. The wooden walkway is broken in two places, so be careful not to step on it. There is a 1 km gravel downhill road from Jian Mountain to Mingyue Stream, which is particularly difficult to walk. $The scenery from Mingyue Stream to Jian Mountain is the most beautiful, with red leaves all over the mountain. $The pears and apples sold at the entrance of Xinzhong Village and Cherry Valley are delicious.

Note ⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ Wucai Qianshan is closed from November 11, don't go there for nothing ⚠️ Wucai Qianshan Waterside National Hiking Trail is one of the best places to see red leaves in Beijing 🍁, and it is not too far from the city. Wucai Qianshan is very large, with many entrances, and different areas have their own unique scenery. I went there before it closed, and the leaves had already changed color 🍂. It was beautiful at sunset, but unfortunately, it was a smoggy day.

Wucai Qianshan is located in the northeast of Shunyi District, Beijing, and is the first suburban park project in the shallow mountainous area of Beijing. The park covers a total area of about 54 square kilometers and features five ecological scenic valleys: Yuemingjiangu, Dingjiazhuanggu, Xinghuagu, Mushanluogu, and Suanzaolinggu. Among them, the red leaf landscape of Dingjiazhuanggu is the most spectacular, with a large area of red leaves and a variety of tree species; the apricot blossoms and colorful trees of Xinghuagu are a highlight; Suanzaoyugu has a large number of wild jujube trees, and two scenic water surfaces have formed in the low-lying areas of the valley, with boardwalks, platforms, and pavilions designed. Opening hours: April to mid-November, free of charge

A great place to hike and enjoy the fall leaves in the suburbs of Beijing [Beijing Shunyi Wucai Qianshan - Fall Leaves] Keywords: Suburbs of Beijing, fall scenery, easy hiking, free *Beijing Shunyi Wucai Qianshan* is a great place to take kids and the elderly to hike and enjoy the fall leaves. The slope is very gentle, and you can reach the top of the mountain very quickly. Since it's free, the facilities on the mountain are not very good, so bring your own food and drinks. You can finish the hike in about an hour (not including time for taking photos). Important: Use the bathroom before you start hiking! You can pick mushrooms and apples at the foot of the mountain. See the previous recommendation.

📍: Five-Color Shallow Mountain Waterfront Hiking Trail 📆 Viewing period: Now to mid-December I didn't know what it meant to be surrounded by colorful mountains until I came to the Five-Color Shallow Mountain. And it's free! Compared to the well-known Fragrant Hills, Shunyi is a bit more atmospheric. Currently, the white hair valley is at its peak for red leaves, with 100% autumn vibes. The mountain is not high, with a gentle slope, making it friendly for all ages. The view is great for fall foliage. The road is a bit wild, with lots of gravel, so be careful. I would call it the best small mountain to climb! If you only go to the white hair valley, it takes less than 40 minutes to complete the whole journey. There are no restrooms or food supply points, so be prepared in advance.

In the golden autumn, the red leaves in Beijing have already turned red. Wucai Qianshan in Shunyi is not only covered with red leaves, but also a scenic spot with hiking trails that does not charge an entrance fee. Baimaoyu is one of the most autumnal scenic spots in Wucai Qianshan. The mountain is not high and the slope is gentle, making it an excellent place to enjoy the autumn scenery. In addition, the red leaves in the two scenic spots of Yuemingjian and Beidagou are also very charming. 🍁Best Time to View Red Leaves Every year from late October to early November. The picture was taken on November 4. The weather is fine this week, and there will be many people on weekends. Parking is also tight, so it is recommended to arrive early. ❤️Tips The mountain is not high and the slope is small, making it suitable for the elderly, children, and pets to travel freely. It is recommended to bring trekking poles to relieve knee fatigue. 🍏Farm Products There are many villagers at the foot of the mountain selling seasonal vegetables and fruits. The prices are cheap and the quality is green and environmentally friendly. The apples are especially crisp and sweet. Don't forget to take some home when you leave. 🚗Transportation Navigate to Wucai Qianshan and select the nearest entrance.

The red leaves at Beijing's Wucai Qianshan are simply "crazy red"❗❗❗The red leaves at Wucai Qianshan are so beautiful! 🍁🍁Personal experience: ▪️I go there every autumn, with navigation and self-driving. You must get up early because there are really a lot of people there, and you can only park on the roadside. If you are a little late, there will be no parking space! ! ! ▪️Park the car and walk along the wooden plank road along the Zhonglong Leisure Station. It takes about 15-20 minutes without taking photos to reach the top of the mountain. There is a T-junction. Go right and go directly to the pavilion to go down the mountain. Go left and you will receive a big surprise! ▪️There are two directions to the left, one is Zhishan Reservoir and the other is Cherry Valley. The red leaves in the direction of the reservoir are of various colors, colorful; the red leaves in the direction of the valley are a very red color. The big surprise when you walk in is that you can see red leaves of different levels (if you are driving by yourself, it is highly recommended to take a detour here, but don't go wrong, otherwise you can't get back to the parking position) ▪️The overall experience took 3 and a half hours to walk around and take photos. Bring supplies with you when going up the mountain. There is a small slope on the wooden plank road, so be careful not to slip. This place is more suitable for the elderly, children, and furry kids to play. 🍁🍁tips: 📍: Shunyi Wucai shallow mountain waterfront national hiking trail 1. Best time to view red leaves (late October or early November) 2. To avoid crowds, choose to travel on weekdays. Remember to take away your trash and travel in a civilized manner.

Maple leaf diary 🍁 I have thought of a hundred captions about autumn But none of them can compare to the stunning moment of seeing the autumn colors The photos were taken on October 29, 2024 Now the mountains of Baimao Valley are covered with red maple leaves It is the closest free place to climb mountains and see red leaves from downtown Beijing It is the best time to enjoy autumn 🍂 It is the autumn with fallen leaves all over the ground The colors of autumn are so romantic This season really comes with a filter Just walking around and taking pictures can produce great photos · ⚠️ It is not easy to park here, the parking lot 🅿️ is very small, you can only park on both sides of the road, it is recommended to travel at off-peak times, it is not recommended to go on weekends, when I went on a weekday, there were not many people when I arrived early, but as I slowly climbed up the mountain, more people came, and when I finished climbing and came out, there were even more people, I didn't expect there to be so many people on a weekday~ · 🌟 About dining: There are no good places to eat nearby, most of them are farmhouses and restaurants like iron pot stews, for those who are not used to these, it is recommended to drive to a place a little further inside Shunyi to eat, which takes about 1 hour, the closest restaurant that serves donkey meat is okay~ · 🍁 Wucai Qianshan Waterfront National Hiking Trail 🈺️ 07:30–17:30 📍 Northwest corner of the intersection of Changjin Road and Shanlixin Road, Shunyi District, Beijing

Wucai Qianshan is located in the northeast of Shunyi District, Beijing, in the Wucai Qianshan Belt of the Yanshan Mountains. It is famous for its tens of thousands of acres of colorful leaf forests and the long and winding Wucai Qianshan Waterside National Hiking Trail. It is adjacent to Pinggu in the east and Miyun in the north, making it the best place to view red leaves. The area with the densest red leaves is located in the section from Zhonglong Leisure Station to Baimaoyu to Shanlixinzhuang. The autumn breeze gently blows through the Mingjian River, and the red leaves dance. The colorful leaf forest of Wucai Qianshan is like a palette, with red, orange, yellow, and green interwoven into vivid autumn pictures. Tree species such as torch trees, smoke trees, maple trees, ginkgo trees, and ash trees compete with each other, forming this colorful world.

1.🏠. Wucai Qianshan Trail: Connects the five shallow mountain towns of Longwantun, Mulin, Zhangzhen, Dasungezhuang, and Beishicao in Shunyi. The colorful shallow mountain trail passes through scenic spots such as Tangzhishan, Plain Landscape Forest, Twelve Streams, Yuzigou Shaded Trail, and Camel Peak, featuring numerous landscapes including green mountains, clear waters, orchards, hills, and forests. 🌸 Free admission. 2.🏠. Wenyu River Park: The largest 'green lung' in the capital and a 'golden business card' for the capital's ecological civilization construction. It has been ranked among the top 'Beijing Internet Celebrity Check-in Spots' for two consecutive years. The park mainly features attractions such as Huaxi Jintian, Vigor East Lake, Songyun Huagai, Feipu Diecui, Yunshang Terrace, Jianjia Zhaoshui, and Golden Beach. 🌸 Free admission. 3.🏠. Flower Expo Theme Park: Located on the west side of Kuliushu Roundabout in Houshayu Town, its biggest feature is the themed gardens of various provinces. In just one day, you can experience the unique cultural landscapes of different regions. After visiting the exhibition gardens of 34 provinces and cities, you can clearly feel the differences between northern and southern landscapes. 🌸 Free admission. 4.🏠. Hanshiqiao Wetland Park: The only large reed marsh wetland in the plain area of Beijing. The park includes Twin Lakes, Reed Marsh, High Platform Bird Watching, Wetland Botanical Garden, and Water Tour Area. Its official scenic map shows Twin Lakes Park, including: Forest Area, Fishing Area, Boating Area, and Wetland Botanical Garden. 🌸 Free admission.

Location: North of Chaping Village, Mulinzhen, Shunyi District Navigation: Wucailight Mountain National Hiking Trail Core Area (Wucailight Mountain Yuzigou Parking Lot) Check official announcements to see if the area is closed due to fire prevention period. The attraction is free, and there is a large free parking lot. Today's shared route is the Wucailight Mountain Tea Shed Section—Lock Wind Cave, Fairy Sister Cave. This path is the best maintained and most popular section. Route sharing: Navigate to the parking lot, enter the scenic area entrance, and walk along the river on the right-hand side, which is the direction of Lock Wind Cave shared today. Going further inside, there is a path leading to Camel Peak (suitable for those with less physical strength to climb this peak), and further in there is an iron bridge, which you can cross if you are not afraid of heights. Follow the main road to the fork, keep going inside (do not take the left path), the road to Lock Wind Cave is a mix of wooden plank paths and stone-paved roads, and you can circle around to reach the fork without retracing your steps. The highest point of this path is the Lock Wind Cave, and the Fairy Sister Cave is halfway up the mountain on the left side path. It's very suitable for taking children out on weekends to relax and exercise the body

🍂What color is autumn in Beijing in your eyes? 💛Is it the golden yellow of ginkgo and white wax trees? ❤️Is it the fiery red of maple and smoke trees? 🏔️It wasn't until I went hiking on this Red Leaf Mountain that I realized, 🌈Beijing's autumn is actually a kaleidoscope of colors! I regret not going earlier‼️ · 💈Location: Wucailight Mountain 📍Located at: Changjin Road, S330, Shunyi District, Beijing 🚗About an hour's drive from the city area, very convenient. 🎫Ticket: Free · ❇️The whole Wucailight Mountain area is very large, with multiple entrances and several routes for hiking and sightseeing. ❇️I went on a weekday, and although there were quite a few tourists, I still found a beautiful and less crowded hiking trail. ❇️The whole journey is 3 kilometers, with an elevation gain of 110 meters, and it takes about 2 hours for sightseeing and photography. The small loop trail does not require backtracking, making it very suitable for beginners and also quite friendly for the elderly and children! · 🧭Navigation: Zhonglong Leisure Station 🅿️There is a free parking lot in front of the Sunshine Greenhouse after turning left at the first intersection when driving in on the cement road. ❇️Follow the cement road straight, and at the end is the starting point of the wooden walkway📈. Don't just focus on climbing up; turn around to see the 🍁colorful autumn scenery. ❇️At the end of the wooden walkway, at the T-junction‼️, it is strongly recommended to turn left downhill, and at another T-junction, you can first turn left into the red leaf forest🍁. On the big rock on the left side of the road, you can turn around to 📸take a cover photo. ❇️After taking photos, walk back down the hill to the beautiful and less crowded autumn viewing route🗺️. Follow the dirt path straight, pass through the dense 🍁red leaf tunnel (picture 9), turn right and go up the hill🏔️. After passing through a small forest, there is an open space with a broad view, where you can see the continuous hills covered with 🌈colorful red leaves. ❇️Continue upwards to return to the main road and turn left⬅️ to reach the viewing pavilion, then follow the 🪧signs down the hill back to Zhonglong Leisure Station. ‼️If you feel the description is not clear enough and are worried about getting lost, you can ask me for the footprint👣 haha! · ❤️Thoughtful Tips: 1️⃣‼️Be sure to follow the recommended route and walk up the wooden walkway. ❎Do not return down the wooden walkway, as the iron sheet on the side of the steps is really slippery. I saw someone slip and sit down on the steps on the way there! 2️⃣There are no shops or restrooms🚻 after going up the mountain, so prepare supplies and water in advance. 3️⃣In recent days, the autumn ☀️sun is still quite strong, especially when walking on the ridge without shade, so pay attention to sun protection. 4️⃣There are seats🪑 along the hiking route, so stop and rest if you're tired♨️. · 🔖Don't forget to show everyone the 🌈colorful autumn photos you took in the comments section! · ♎️A fun-loving Chongqing guy. Play with me and you won't get lost, don't forget to leave a ❤️ before you go!