Wild Red Leaves and Alien Mines

Without realizing it, autumn has arrived. Jiangfu Mountain Red Leaf Valley, just an hour's drive from Beijing and Tianjin, is filled with torch trees that are in full bloom, along with yellow, green, and orange trees, dyeing the land in a variety of colors. This place used to be a mine, with stone walls that look like they were cut by knives and axes, and cold stone textures that create a scene that looks like an alien planet. The large red leaves at the foot of the mountain create a strange contrast. The road is easy to walk, and you can enjoy the view of the red leaves without climbing the mountain. If you want to go up the stone mountain, the road is also easy to walk. There is no charge here, just follow the path and drive inside, where there is a parking lot and a large open space. There are many food stalls along the road, with sweet roasted sweet potatoes, roasted pears, and candied haws, as well as several coffee carts with camping tables and chairs next to them, where you can enjoy a leisurely cup of coffee, bask in the sun, and watch the red leaves. There are many campers, but there is plenty of space, so it won't be crowded. There are mountain bikes and horseback riding activities to spend half a day.