When will the red leaves of Pofengling in Beijing turn red? Can I see the red leaves if I go there in August?

Pofengling is located in Huangshandian Village, Zhoukoudian Town, Fangshan District. The mountain is relatively flat and the altitude difference is 370 meters. There are circular trails going up and down the mountain, and the entire trail is about six kilometers long. There was no road in Pofengling at the beginning. This 6,000-meter-long trail was built bit by bit by local villagers. All the stone steps are made of local rocks, while the required sand and cement have to be carried by manpower. This is the result of the hard work of local villagers.

1. When do the red leaves turn red at Pofengling in Beijing?

The red leaves of Pofengling begin to bloom in October and last until the end of November, so the viewing period is very long. Moreover, if there is no strong wind during this period, the viewing period of red leaves can be extended to the "Beginning of Winter".

There are many varieties of red leaves in Pofengling, including seven or eight species such as Acer truncatum, Torchwood and Cotinus coggygria, with a total number of 200,000 trees. When the leaves begin to turn red, the entire mountain is covered with red. As pedestrians climb the stairs, red leaves are everywhere around them. As far as the eye can see, the red leaves of Pofengling are not monotonous in color. There are colors such as fiery red, golden yellow, and orange-red. The leaves are charming and have a very high ornamental value.

Pofengling in Beijing was rated by National Geographic magazine as the most spectacular place in the mountain red leaf area in North China. Its core viewing area covers an area of ​​2,000 acres, where the Cotinus coggygria species are as old as a hundred years old. The beauty of the red leaves all over the mountain will leave a deep impression on travelers.

2. Can I see red leaves if I go there in August?

You won't see red leaves if you go to Pofengling in Beijing in August. It usually starts to turn red around October, and the best time to view it is also in October.