Stop crowding Xiangshan! A secret zero-cost paradise, Beijing's ultimate red leaf spot!

Stop crowding Xiangshan! I've finally discovered this autumn's must-visit hidden gem — Honghuayu in Miyun! 🎉 Free + fewer people + stunning beauty, this is the wildest red leaf heaven ever! 💥 Tested it out last weekend and was absolutely blown away! No artificial "retouching" feel, wild red leaves cover the mountains and burn right into your eyes! The yellow hornbeam and maple trees are so red they seem to set the screen on fire, breathtaking enough to stop your heart! 📍 Exact location: Taishitun Town, Miyun District, Beijing (navigate directly to "Honghuayu") 🚗 Transportation advice: Driving is easiest, 1.5 hours from downtown ⏰ Best viewing period: Late October to early November 🎫 Ticket info: Free! Free! Free! (Important, said three times) 🍁 Enjoy this "red secret land" all to yourself - No commercial spots, no tour buses, no travel groups - One step on the gas and you're in the wild red leaf kingdom - Huge reservoir + rolling mountains, every shot is a masterpiece 📸 Secret photo spots revealed: 1️⃣ Honghuayu Reservoir 🔥 Must check in! Dreamy reflection of red mountains on the water 💡 Composition tip: Have your friend stand farther away, the combo of person + reservoir + red mountains is perfect! 2️⃣ S-curve on the mountain road 🚗 Remember to record video while driving by! 🎬 Full movie vibe of an "autumn road trip scene" 3️⃣ Hiking trail 🍂 Crunching on thick fallen leaves ✨ Back shots or side profiles picking up leaves are super atmospheric! 4️⃣ Backlit red leaf close-ups 🌅 Light is softest from 3 to 5 PM 📱 Use portrait mode on your phone, you can capture the leaf veins crystal clear! 💡 Tips: ▪️ Wear camel or off-white colors ▪️ Bring some snacks, no shops nearby ▪️ Wear non-slip shoes, some paths are a bit steep Go for it! Hurry before it gets popular! Miss it and wait a whole year, sisters!! 🙌