Unlock the Pofengling Red Leaf Journey

【Unlock the Pofengling Red Leaf Journey, Check in to 200,000 "Red Drunken Fireworks" Trees】
Pofengling in Fangshan District is located in Huangshandian Village, Zhoukoudian Town, Fangshan District, Beijing, about 52 kilometers from the city center. It is a famous red leaf viewing spot in the suburbs of Beijing. The scenic area covers about 1.33 square kilometers, with an elevation difference of 370 meters. The circular trail up and down the mountain is 6 kilometers long, featuring natural Chinese sumac red leaves as its core attraction, and is known as "the most spectacular mountain red leaf landscape in North China."
Best Viewing Period
Current Status: It is now the late peak period for red leaves, which will last until mid-November.
Recommended Time: Arrive before 7:00 AM on weekdays to avoid crowds; on weekends, allow more than 1 hour for queuing.
Core Routes
Easy Route (3 hours round trip):
Entrance → Cable car up the mountain → Huanglu King → Yunhu → Viewing Platform → Iron Chain Bridge → Exit.
In-depth Hiking (4 hours):
North trail from Huangyuansi Village → Yuxu Palace → Cross to Pofengling summit → Descend the scenic area, a 10-kilometer red leaf secret path.
Must-Visit Spots
Eagle Beak Rock: Capture the sea of clouds and red leaves in morning mist or sunset.
Yuxu Palace: A historical site where a Qing Dynasty ancient temple intertwines with red leaves.
Cloud Stone House: A stone guesthouse surrounded by red leaves, perfect for overnight stargazing.
Avoid Pitfalls
Choose the left route when going up the mountain for denser red leaf coverage.
The middle platform (Huanglu King) offers views similar to the summit; those with less stamina can stop here.
Tips
Tickets: 50 RMB per person, cable car one way 80 RMB.
Transportation: Self-driving navigation to Parking Lot No. 3 is closest, or take Fang 32 bus to Pofengling Station.
Clothing: Light-colored clothes photograph better and avoid blending in with the red leaves.
Food: Hele noodles in the scenic area cost 10 RMB per bowl; snack stalls at the foot of the mountain are more affordable.
Enjoy the red leaves, breathe in nature, relieve stress, and feast your eyes. If you haven’t been yet, make sure to find time to experience it. Set off now!