Spring in Beijing! Flower viewing at Miaofeng Mountain

I stayed up all night to put together this guide so you can capture the first rays of dawn piercing through the vast expanse of mountain peach blossoms. Only when you witness the pink clouds surging with the sea of clouds across the mountain will you understand the romance of "Beijing's Mini Mount Fuji"! 📍Location: Miaofeng Mountain Scenic Area, Mentougou District, Beijing 🕒Opening hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm (The summit viewing platform is open 24 hours a day) 🎫Tickets: CNY 40/person (half price for students) 🚗Transportation: Navigate to "Miaofeng Mountain Scenic Area." It's a 1.5-hour drive from downtown Beijing. 🌸Things to do: - Golden Summit Niangniang Temple: A sacred place for imperial incense offerings during the Ming and Qing dynasties, known for granting wishes for marriage and children. Offer three incense sticks, circle the incense burner three times clockwise, and silently recite your name, birth date, and address while making a wish. - Hike the Ancient Incense Trail: Chanfang Trail (15km wild mountain path, suitable for experienced hikers), Jiangou Village Trail (3km stone path directly to the Golden Summit, beginner-friendly), Dajue Temple Trail (25km trekking route, suitable for challenging hikers). - Sunrise and Sea of Clouds Viewing: The Rose Terrace Viewing Platform is the best spot. Go between 5:00am - 5:30am in summer and 6:30am - 7:00am in winter. Bring a tripod for time-lapse photography. Light-colored, flowing clothing will enhance your photos. - Thousand-Mu Rose Garden: Blooming season is from late May to mid-June. 📸Popular photo spots: - Overlooking the 108 steps in front of the Lingguan Hall (use a wide-angle lens) - The suspended railing at the Jade Emperor Summit (capture a celestial atmosphere on cloudy days) - The vermilion walls of the Huixiang Pavilion (perfect with traditional Hanfu clothing) - The S-shaped mountain road on the hillside (amazing for aerial photography) 🍜Food: - Jiangou Village Farmhouse: Wood-fired stove fish, mountain mushroom stewed chicken - Miaofeng Mountain Market: Glutinous rice rolls, sugar-coated pancakes, almond tea - Must-try: Rose iced porridge (summer exclusive) ⚠️Things to avoid: - Large temperature difference at the summit, bring a light jacket even in July - Choose vehicles with 7 seats or less carefully, as some curves are difficult to navigate - Many pilgrims visit on the 1st and 15th of the lunar month, so it's recommended to visit during off-peak times - Pets must be leashed, and some temples prohibit entry 🎒Checklist: Power bank, sunscreen, CNY 5 in cash (for fortune-telling), comfortable athletic shoes ✨Hidden gem: Stay overnight at a guesthouse on the summit and follow the pilgrims with lanterns at 3:00am to experience the centuries-old pilgrim culture!