The best time and place to enjoy maple leaves in Guangdong

Guangdong is a fashionable city, which has developed extremely rapidly in recent years and is at the forefront of the trend. The scenery in this city is getting better and better. Now the weather is getting colder and colder, Guangdong has begun to fall, and the maple leaves are gradually turned red by the autumn wind. So what are the good places to see maple leaves in Guangdong?

1, recommended reason for Jiyun Mountain in Xinfeng

Ji Yun is the only mountain in Guangdong with four distinct seasons and red leaves everywhere.

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Ji Yun, located in the middle of Xinfeng County, is the highest peak in the Pearl River Delta (the highest elevation1438.8m), and has the characteristics of mountainous climate. In June 5438+065438+ 10, the red maple leaves all over the mountains became the main color of Yunji Mountain Scenic Area in late autumn. For ordinary tourists, seeing red leaves in Ji Yun is a relatively new thing. There are thousands of the largest native triangle maple trees in Lingnan on Ji Yun Mountain. From the "Liuyun Waterfall" scenic spot at the source of Xinfeng River to the downhill section, it is the place where triangle maple is concentrated. On the winding path, pieces of red leaves are full of "maple" feelings. At an altitude of 1000m, there is a "Huxian" of 0.4km2 in Fiona Fang and a "Yuanyang Lake" in the west.

"(Mao Ping Reservoir) echoes from a distance, and the mountain scenery is reflected in the lake. Coupled with the crisp autumn morning, the clouds are transpiration, just like a fairyland.

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The best viewing period of red leaves: 165438+ 10 ~ 65438+February.

Gourmet: Xinfeng Reservoir Fish, Xinfeng Bearded Chicken, Shijiao Tofu, Xinfeng Pork, etc.

2. Recommended reasons for Conghua Shimen Forest Park

Shimen National Forest Park, located in Conghua, is known as "Xiangshan in Guangdong". South China not only has 1.6 million mu of primary secondary forest, but also more than 3,000 mu of red leaves. In autumn and winter, the red leaves are overwhelming and everywhere, which is beautiful.

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The red leaves of Shimen Forest Park are mainly maple, tallow and maple, which are mainly distributed in pastoral scenic spots, Shimen scenic spots and Shizao scenic spots. Every late autumn, the garden is full of red leaves: scarlet maple leaves, orange sumac trees, crimson tallow trees, reddish sumac trees and tender red litchi red leaf forests are all dyed beautifully. In addition, there is a beautiful and colorful Tianchi nearby, facing the original secondary forest of 1.6 million mu across the "Tianchi". The emerald Tianchi Lake is surrounded by the colorful world of flowers and flowers, which makes people linger.

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Gourmet: Shimen Forest Park is near Conghua Street. Autumn and winter are the time to taste local pure natural bacon, as well as famous specialties such as Lu Tian meat. Looking along the 105 national road, you can see many local food stalls.

3. Recommended reasons for Guifeng Mountain

Going to Guifeng Mountain, one of the top ten famous mountains in Guangdong in winter, is not only a good time to keep fit, but also the best time to appreciate the beautiful red maple.

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After winter every year, Guifeng Mountain, located in the northern suburb of Xinhui City, has ushered in the most beautiful and moving season. "Guifeng Diecui" is the first of the eight scenic spots in Xinhui, climbing up the steps along Gudeng Mountain Road. Maple forest, eucalyptus forest, pine forest, lotus forest, acacia forest and native shrubs are shaded by high and low, and the sun is covered by thick shade. All along the road are the best places to watch maple leaves, pink, pink, bright red and scarlet. Deep and shallow are different from each other. On the winding path, you can not only enjoy the beautiful scenery and tranquility, but also meet birds and animals such as silver pheasant, white-nosed fox and pangolin in the dense forest stream, which is full of wild interest.

The winding mountain road falls into the thorough Red Sea, sending tourists to the rare Zhenshan Pagoda in the Tang Dynasty, the Thousand Buddha Pagoda in the Qing Dynasty, and the famous Chen Xianzhang Baisha Lecture Hall of Confucianism. Above nearly a thousand steps, Yutai Temple, one of the four famous temples in Guangdong, was built in the Tang Dynasty. The red maple here is the most intoxicating. It is said that Zen master Zongmi of Guifeng once meditated here.

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Gourmet: The famous local "Sanwei Bighead Carp" is the most respected. Insects, Taishan Zongzi, steamed vegetables with garlic paste, and unique dried tangerine peel banquet and cold melon banquet are also delicious.

Shopping: Xinhui Chenpi is famous for its use. Cordyceps sinensis, preserved fruit, authentic oranges and nostalgic Xinhui sunflower fans can also be taken back as personal letters.

4. Reasons recommended by Qingyuan cattle fish mouth

Niuyukou Scenic Area is located in Xiutianluo Village, Dongcheng, Qingyuan City, where Guangdong has developed the first special red maple leaf viewing area so far. Every year, as the cold air in the north moves southward, the maple leaves in cattle fish mouth Mountain begin to turn red.

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Niuyukou original ecological scenic spot is a subtropical wild botanical garden with original ecological flavor. The Tai Mo Mountain where it is located is very steep, so it has been inaccessible for many years and the ecological environment is well preserved. The maple trees in Niuyu's mouth are very famous, and one of them is called "Four-claw Maple". The branches and trunk of this maple tree are very thick, reaching into the sky like claws. Its limbs extend to the east, south, west and north respectively. From a distance, it seems that a monster is coming at you. Because this maple tree has short feet and long hands, it has no use value, so it has been preserved to this day, giving today's tourists a chance to appreciate the strange beauty of the "four-claw maple".

At Niuyukou, you can enjoy the rare original scenery of Guangdong-Gu Teng and ferns. There are also national key protected plants-Alsophila spinulosa and golden retriever. Alsophila spinulosa, also known as "the living fossil of the plant kingdom", looks like a small palm tree.

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The best viewing period of red leaves: 165438+ 10 ~ 65438+ the following year 10.

Gourmet: Qingyuan chicken is very famous. Recently, a chicken processing method-Wuhuaji is popular. The soup is made of authentic Qingyuan chicken, stewed with pork belly slices and pepper granules. The soup is slightly spicy and quite refreshing.

5. Reasons for recommendation of Nanling National Forest Park

Nanling National Forest Park is the largest virgin forest in Guangdong, located at the junction of Shaoguan Ruyuan Yao Autonomous County and Hunan Province. Shikenggan, which borders Hunan, is 1902 meters above sea level, which is the highest peak in Guangdong Province.

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When the autumn in Zhongshan is getting stronger, the autumn leaves in Nanling National Forest Park begin to be dyed red by the autumn wind, from the top of Xiaohuangshan Mountain to the low-lying place in the hydrophilic valley. Not only maple leaves, but also Du Ying, Sapium sebiferum and Acer negundo are all over the mountain after an autumn frost.

Autumn in Nanling, which is rich in species, is also the season when wild fruits are ripe and delicious. Kiwifruit, prickly beech, sour red raspberry and delicious wild litchi are abundant here. There is also a wild fruit called "Monkey Happy" in the mountains. When the fruit is ripe, it is bright red, looking like bayberry from a distance, which often attracts monkeys to be picky about food. However, the fruit is not delicious, which makes the monkey very happy.

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Maple leaf viewing location:

1. Enjoy Guangdong welcoming pine and maple leaves on the observation deck at the foot of Xiaohuangshan.

2. There are two lover maples growing in front of the Orange House Hotel.

3. Watch the red leaves on the cliff opposite the Qinshuigukou River.

On the way from the hydrophilic valley to the first peak in Guangdong, there are red leaves everywhere on the roadside.

Transportation:

Take South China Expressway-Beijing-Zhuhai Expressway (heading for Beijing and Shaoguan)-pass through the Grand Canyon, Ruyuan County, Nanshui Lake-Da Qiao and Nanling Park, turn right-go straight until you see the road sign and head for Wuzhishan-drive for about 15 minutes-see you. The whole journey is about 285 kilometers, about 3 hours' drive, and the road and bridge fee is about 125 yuan. There is a gas station at the entrance of the park 1 km.

6. Maozifeng Forest Farm is known as "Nanxiong Jiuzhaigou". In autumn and winter, ginkgo is always golden. Surprisingly, in late autumn, small red maple will quietly bloom ~

Maple leaves are like teenagers, which are full of vigor and vitality. Ginkgo leaves are like elderly people, and yellow leaves slowly fall with the wind. The two are connected and watch each other, forming a beautiful scenery.

Red leaves are like fire, apricot leaves are like sunshine, with faint enthusiasm and brilliance. In this windy winter, it is as charming as a fairy tale world.

Address: Maozifeng Forest Farm, Maozifeng Town, Nanxiong City, Guangdong Province

7. Longfeng Island in Lvwan Lake: Maple, red, cinnamon and green are always affectionate.

Best viewing time:165438+1late October-before the Spring Festival next year.

Types of red leaves: maple, acanthopanax senticosus and Acer.

Lvwan Lake in Heyuan is a green landscape world, with mountains like green snails and water like green silk. In autumn and winter, a gorgeous red cloud gradually appeared on Longfeng Island in Lvwan Lake, fluttering with the wind and in full swing. The island is covered with patches of maple trees. In autumn and winter, the temperature drops, and the maple trees on the whole island unconsciously turn green and red. Under the blue sky and white clouds, among the green mountains and clear waters, they show graceful charm, attracting tourists to board the beautiful island and see the charm of this southern red leaf.

Transportation: From Guangzhou, you can take a bus to various long-distance luxury bus stations. There are many shuttle buses to Heyuan every day, and the fare is about 40-50 yuan per person (reference price). After arriving at Heyuan, you can take a bus to Lvwan Lake (a few dollars) and take a taxi for only 20 yuan.

8. The best viewing time of Shimen National Forest Park: 165438+ 10+the following year 10.

Types of Red Leaves: Acer lingnan, Du Ying and Lover Maple.

Shimen National Forest Park is located in the northeast of Conghua, a suburb of Guangzhou. It is an ecological park integrating natural landscape, human landscape and forest health care functions. Every year from June 1 1 to the end of June 1, a red leaf viewing festival will be held here. The red leaves here are mainly maple, tallow, maple and sumac.

There is a saying among tourists: "If you want to enjoy the red leaves and the stone gates, why look for them in the mountains?" . Shimen has the reputation of "Xiangshan, Guangdong", and there are more than 3,000 acres of red leaves in the park. In the past two years, when the Red Leaf Plum Blossom Festival was held in the scenic park, it always attracted countless tourists, literati and photographers to watch it. There are many kinds of "red" here, such as scarlet maple leaves, orange sumac trees, crimson tallow trees, reddish sumac trees and tender red litchi leaves, which are intertwined with forest green to form gorgeous and full color blocks, scattered in valleys and ridges. The three red leaves here are pastoral scenic spot, Shimen scenic spot and Shizao scenic spot.

Transportation: From Guangzhou Neishang Airport Expressway to Jiebei Expressway, get off at National Highway 105 Conghua Street Exit. Then get off at the first crossing and walk 3-4 kilometers along National Highway 105 to Conghua.