VIII. Red autumn leaves in a fairyland

(chinadaily.com.cn) Updated: 2015-10-27 14:51

Route: National Highway 109--Miaofeng Mountain archway-- fork at Mount Yangtai-- Miaofeng Mountain scenic spot Recommendation

Reason: Savoring late autumn leaves at the fairyland-like Miaofeng Mountain is a treat.

Major scenic spot: Miaofeng Mountain scenic spot

Miaofeng Mountain scenic spot

Miaofeng Mountain is one of the Taihang mountains, 55 km from Beijing. The 20 sq-km mountain area is dotted with ancient temples, roses and oddly-shaped trees. The park is full of medicinal plants and fruit; according to an ancient saying, the” surrounding hills are like paintings, and the blossoms last nearly a year.” The area, a former religious center during the Ming ( 1368-1644 ) and Qing (1644-1911) Dynasties, is home to three temple groups, as well as 14 sacred palaces for Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and folk gods. The traditional folk temple fair has made the spot one of the best attractions in the Beijing area.

Festival activities:

Spring Festival prayers (first day to 15th in first month of lunar calendar)

Spring traditional folk custom temple fair (the first day to 15th in April of lunar calendar)

Rose festival (May 25th to June 18)

Mountain fair in fall, the red leaves festival (mid-September to the beginning of November)

Performance:

spring traditional folk custom temple fair (folk theatrical performance and other activities)

Food:

rose cake,Meigui Huangqin tea (a kind of scented tea made from rose and baicalin), rose jam and local dried fruits

Tips:

tourists may need an extra coat because the temperature is very low at 1000 meter above sea level.

Ticket price: 30 Yuan/ adult; senior citizens and students get half off. children (below 1.2 meters), retirees, the disabled, and military have free admission

Children's Day: free to the students below 7th grade.

Teachers' Day: free to all teachers

Public transportation: take Miaofengshan special line (before Nov. 7th); take the subway at the west of Pingguoyuan station (No.929 station sign) 8:30a.m. ; Mentougou Hetandonglu (opposite to Green island homeland) 8:45a.m.

driving: Fushi road (Lianshi road, Chang'an Street west line) –central area of Mentougou District - Shidan road - Miaofengshan scenic area

Consultation telephone: 01061882936

Fax: 01061882936

Address: north of Jiangou village, Miaofeng town, Beijing Mentougou District

Open hours: 8:00a.m. - - 17:00p.m.