Where is the maple leaf forest in Qingyuan in 2022?

The best time to watch maple leaves is almost here. There are many good places to watch maple leaves around Qingyuan. It is very worth visiting for friends! So let’s take a look at the best places to watch maple leaves around Qingyuan! See below for details. 1. Niuyuzui Lingnan primitive scenic spot

The leaves are red: November to January

Red leaf types: maple, maple

Niuyu Zui Scenic Area is located in Xiu Tianluo Village, Dongcheng, Qingyuan City. It is the first dedicated red maple leaf viewing area developed in Guangdong so far. However, the red leaves here are not as red as the red leaves in Xiangshan Mountain in Beijing. Instead, they rise along the valley. Every year as the cold air from the north moves southward, the maple leaves in Niuyuzui Mountain begin to turn red. Sometimes after autumn, due to the warm weather, there are few red leaves, but the scattered red leaves dot the green mountains and green waters, creating a unique scenery.

The best season for viewing red leaves here is from November to January of the following year, and the types of red leaves are maples and maples. According to reports, the maple trees in Niuyuzui are very famous. Among them is a maple called "Four-clawed Maple". Its branches and trunk are very thick and stretch into the sky like claws. Its limbs stretch to the east, south, west and north respectively. From a distance, it looks like a "monster" rushing towards you. Because this maple tree has "short legs and long hands" and is of no use value, it has been preserved to this day.

Niuyuzui is an original subtropical wild botanical garden confirmed by botanical research experts from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. In the scenic area, you can also enjoy the original scenery, ancient vines and ferns that are rare in Guangdong. According to statistics, there are more than 20 kinds of ancient vines here, with the thickest diameter reaching 66 centimeters; there are hundreds of kinds of ferns, among which there is the national first-class protected plant, the spiny spinach, which is known as a living plant fossil.

Tips: The best viewing period for red leaves is from November to January of the following year.

Food: Qingyuan chicken is famous, and recently there is a more popular method of cooking chicken - pork belly chicken. The soup is made with authentic Qingyuan chicken, stewed with pork belly slices and peppercorns. The soup is fragrant and slightly spicy, which is quite refreshing. 2. Nanling National Forest Park

This scenic spot located in Shaoguan, spanning Hunan and Guangdong provinces, is also the largest virgin forest park in Guangdong. It is said that it snows here every year. As autumn gets darker, the autumn leaves begin to turn red, which usually lasts from November to January of the following year. The main types of red leaves here are Lingnan maple, Du Ying, and Lover's maple.

The primeval forest in autumn is therefore very layered, like an oil painting with colorful autumn colors. The biggest feature here is that not only the maple leaves, but after an autumn frost, the Amaranthus japonica, Chinese tallow tree and Lingnan maple are also red all over the mountain. When the red leaves of Du Ying and Chinese tallow trees suddenly appear in the autumn wind, other green leaves will also turn red or yellow. In addition, as the temperature drops, the needles of the Cantonese pine in the scenic area change to blue, until the entire crown of the tree appears a dazzling pink blue. This is where the "blue pine" beloved by Lingnan painters comes from.

Nanling National Forest Park has four major scenic areas, including Xiaohuang Mountain Scenic Area, Waterfall Group Scenic Area, Water Valley Scenic Area and the First Peak in Guangdong. Among them, these are the places with the reddest leaves: the viewing platform at the foot of Xiaohuang Mountain where you can admire the Guangdong welcoming pines and maple leaves; two love maples growing at the entrance of the Orange House Hotel; the entrance of the Waterfront Valley where you can see the red leaves on the cliff on the other side; the Waterfront Valley, which is the first place in Guangdong On the way to the peak, red leaves are everywhere on the roadside.

In addition, when you come to Lingnan National Forest Park, you can also see the largest waterfall group in Guangdong. In terms of quantity, there are more than 200 waterfalls of different sizes; in terms of scale, there are 5 groups of waterfalls, each group consisting of 5-8 waterfalls, which is very impressive.

Travel Guide:

The temperature in the mountainous areas of northern Guangdong is low and the weather is changeable, so you should bring an extra piece of clothing and rain gear. The forest is slippery, so it is best to wear non-slip shoes, long pants and long sleeves to prevent insect bites.

Food: Autumn is the best time to eat snails. The method of stir-frying snails in Shaoguan is very sophisticated. Longgui cold water belly is a special dish of Longgui Town in Qujiang. The specific cooking method of this dish is kept secret. Only by going to Longgui can you get the most authentic dish. In addition, there are also specialty stone pork, signature peanut tofu, and steamed free-range chicken with wild mushrooms.

3. Yunji Mountain

The leaves are red: November to December

Type of red leaves: Triangle maple

Yunji Mountain is located in the middle of Xinfeng County and is the highest peak in the Pearl River Delta. , is also the source of the Xinfeng River. In autumn, you can enjoy the red leaves all over the mountains and fields. This place is not only known as the "natural oxygen bar", but also praised as the "back garden of the Pearl River Delta" by people who come to visit.

Luodong, Changpi and other villages at the foot of Yunji Mountain are thrush villages with civilizations far and near. Businessmen from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong and Macao and other countries and regions often come to watch and purchase. There are not only a large number of pine, shank, bamboo, shrubs and other plants here, but also rare medicinal materials such as eucommia, grass jelly, spider plant, asparagus, ganoderma, coptis, osmanthus, kiwi fruit and so on. At an altitude of 1,000 meters in Yunji, there is a "Fairy Lake" with an area of ??0.4 square kilometers, which is like two bright pearls embedded in the mountains with the "Yuanyang Lake" (Simao Ping Reservoir) to the west. Heart-warming.

The best viewing period for red leaves is from November to December.

Food recommendations: Xinfeng Reservoir Fish, Xinfeng Bearded Chicken, Shijiao Tofu, Xinfeng Pork, etc. 4. Guifeng Mountain

The leaves are red: November to December

Type of red leaves: Triangular maple

Xinhui Guifeng Mountain also has dense maple forests. When autumn comes, the maple leaves are also so brilliant and beautiful. Walking on the path leading to the top of the mountain, the trees are not tall and surround you, blocking the wind and providing shade, just like the delicate and considerate southern girls. The sun shines through the leaves, and a blur of light and shadow drifts around, making my heart feel poetic unexpectedly.

The top of Guifeng Mountain is tall and straight, and its top is square, so it is called Yutai. Yutai Temple was first built in the Tang Dynasty. During the Qing Dynasty, an old monk lived in the forest for several years and planted thousands of pine trees. The maple leaves on the maple trees around Yutai Temple dance slowly with the wind, and they are already red. The maple leaves are red, facing the sun, and the red is transparent, like eyes red from crying. I picked it off and smelled it, and there was a faint fragrance. In front of the Yutai Temple in Guifeng Mountain, Xinhui, there are more than 20 acres of maple trees growing. The leaves of these maple trees are all divided into three branches, so they are also called triangle maples. Such a large area of ??triangle maple forest is indeed rare in the south. Whenever late autumn comes, the entire maple forest turns red, which is very spectacular.

The triangular maple leaves in Guifeng Mountain are not only picturesque, but also have magical medicinal effects. If you are accidentally stung by a caterpillar, crush the triangular maple leaves and rub the wound to reduce the swelling. Relieve itching.

Food: The famous local "big carp three flavors" are the most highly regarded. Grass worms, Taishan rice dumplings, steamed vegetables with garlic meat sauce and unique tangerine peel feast and cold melon feast are also very delicious.

Accommodation: You can stay in the new club. The price of the first five-star Jiangmen Yihao Hotel is about 300 yuan, and the price of ordinary hotels is about 80 yuan to 200 yuan.

Shopping: Xinhui tangerine peel made from Xinhui tangerines is very famous. Cordyceps, Liangguo, authentic red tangerines and nostalgic Xinhui sunflower fans can also be brought back as souvenirs. 5. Danxia Mountain

On Danxia Mountain in autumn, red maple leaves hang on the branches, and patches of maple trees complement the red cliffs of Danxia. The maple leaves under the autumn sun dye the mountains red, and also reflect the hearts and faces of tourists.

Accommodation: Accommodation in Shaoguan is very convenient. Standard rooms in hotels and guest houses generally cost 40 to 60 yuan. You can also stay in hotels and private inns near the gate of the scenic spot. There are Danxiashan Hotel, Post and Telecommunications Hotel, CTS Hotel, etc. in the scenic area. If you want to watch the sunrise the next day, it is best to choose these hotels to stay, as they are very convenient for hiking and lake tours.

Transportation: After arriving in Shaoguan, you can take a bus bound for Renhua or Rucheng at the bus terminal and get off at the Danxia Mountain Scenic Area. The drive takes about 1 hour.