Bye-bye autumn
Autumn has been described as the most beautiful season in Beijing. The hues, deriving from the city's unique plant life and climate, are undoubtedly lovely to behold. There are some popular spots in the capital to visit during the colorful season such as Fragrant Hills Park - which boasts the best red maples in Beijing, Badaling and Mutianyu Great Wall. As winter approaches, for those who would like to catch the last colors of nature, do so before the leaves wither in a week or two. One place to visit is Longqing Gorge, located to the north of the Badaling Great Wall. Michael Franklin takes you on a visual tour.
Longqing Gorge is located at Gucheng village in Beijing's northwest Yanqing district. In ancient times, it was known as Nine Twists of Gucheng, with water from surrounding mountains pooling into the Gucheng reservoir. [Photo by Michael Franklin/China Daily] |
The mouth of the dragon escalator lies at the base of the dam at Longqing Gorge. [Photo by Michael Franklin/China Daily] |
- Autumn red leaves in Three Gorges area, C China
- Ditan Park's autumn complexion
- Badaling Great Wall bursting with autumn colors
- Gorgeous autumn scenery of Shaolin Temple
- Dandong's beautiful scenery in autumn
- Autumn scenery of Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong in Sichuan
- Autumn scenery of Jiajinshan National Forest Park in Sichuan