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As Beijing enters autumn and temperature changes, trees in the Badaling National Forest Park are turning red, decorating the Badaling Great Wall in splendid landscapes of red color. Most people know about Badaling Great Wall but few are familiar with the forest park nearby. Red Leaves Valley, actually a part of Badling Forest Park, is an excellent area to see colors change. The mountain is flat and it takes only 20 minutes to climb to the top to see the magnificence of the ancient Great Wall. There are smoke, maple and persimmon trees. |
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In the Red Leaves Valley scenic spot of the Badaling National Forest Park, the leaves have bright colors, turn red very early and close to visitors. The scenic spot is the earliest place in Beijing to see red leaves, about half month earlier than downtown, thanks to the high altitude and flourishing forest, which is five degrees centigrade cooler than downtown. The leaves begin to turn red from Sept 24 to Nov 4, and middle October is the best time to visit. |
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A special bus line - Bus 877 heading for the Badaling National Forest Park from Deshengmen opened on Oct 15 in Beijing, to bring convenience for visitors to enjoy autumn leaves in Badaling National Forest Park. Drive on Badaling expressway and get out at Badaling Shuiguan exit . Or take bus 877 at Deshengmen .
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According to the park, it only takes 45 minutes for the best tour route and the whole process is relaxing. The mountain is only 120 meters tall, so it allows exercise and a good view. The route: Jinfeng stand – Puti stand – Wanglong stand – Xiangyun stand – Tenglong stand – Chidao – Yongyan stand – Chibi – and Echo Wall. |
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Badaling Great Wall is located at Yanqing County, more than 70 kilometers northwest from the center of Beijing City. It is a mountain pass of the Jundu Mountain. Badaling is at the highest point of north end of the Guan'gou gorge, in which the Juyongguan Pass lies. |
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As sunshine comes from different directions in the morning and in the afternoon, the park has sites for shooting photos at different times of day. The best sites for photography in the morning: Kuangyi stand, Xiangyun stand, Tenglong stand, Wanglong stand, and Lanyue stand. The best sites for photography in the afternoon: Yongyan stand, Echo Wall, Xuancai Woods, Chidao, and Chibi. |
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