The Great Wall enveloped in red leaves in autumn

Autumn scene along the Great Wall at Badaling National Forest Park in Beijing, north China. /VCG Photo

The Great Wall enveloped in red leaves at Badaling National Forest Park in Beijing, north China. /VCG Photo

Best destination for maple leaves in Beijing in autumn. /VCG Photo

Badaling National Forest Park is the first place to enjoy red leaves in ealry autumn in Beijing. /VCG Photo

Maple trees in Badaling National Forest Park. /VCG Photo

Autumn view of Badaling National Forest Park. /VCG Photo

The Great Wall enveloped in red leaves. /VCG Photo

Autumn view of Badaling National Forest Park. /VCG Photo

The park is planted with more than 50,000 maple trees. /VCG Photo

Badaling National Forest Park in Beijing, north China, located in Badaling Mountain, covers 56 hectares, and is planted with more than 50,000 maple trees. The Park is between Badaling Great Wall and Juyongguan Great Wall.

Since the Red Leaves Hill scenic area is 500 meters higher above sea level than the downtown area, its temperature is around five degrees Celsius lower than that in downtown Beijing all the year round. Because of the cooler temperature, the park is the first place to watch beautiful maple leaves in Beijing.

(Cover image via VCG)

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