Autumn is the harvest season. Pick a cool autumn weekend and take your family to the outskirts of Beijing to pick apples. The fruits in the suburbs of Beijing are big, round, red, thin-skinned, juicy and sweet. You can enjoy the distant scenery while harvesting delicious food.
Where is the best place to pick apples in Beijing in autumn?
Mentougou Apples - Prince Tomb Apples in West Beijing
The Tomb Village is located in the mountainous area in the west of Beijing. National Highway 109 passes through the village and is the only way from Beijing to scenic spots such as Lingshan Mountain, Baihua Mountain, and Xiandi Gorge. The Yongding River flows through the local boundary for 4 kilometers, and the village's 500 acres of apple orchards are distributed along the banks of the Yongding River. The scenery on both sides of National Highway 109 is beautiful, the air is fresh, there is no industrial pollution, the environment is elegant, the people are simple, and there are countless historical legends. Tomb Village is 288 meters above sea level and has a large temperature difference between day and night. There is no fog or tide in the mountains. In view of the unique geographical environment and climate characteristics of the base, the apples are sweet, crisp and delicious, and the brand "Taizimu" was gradually formed. At the end of 2013, the brand was rated as a well-known trademark in Mentougou District. In addition, the Prince Tomb Fishing Garden is also a major feature of the tourist park. The Yongding River is crystal clear and the fish it raises are delicious, allowing you to play while playing.
Address: Taizi Tomb Village, Yanchi Town, Mentougou District, Beijing
Changping Apple
Picking orchards: Taolin Village Orchard, Xingshou Town, Zhenshun Orchard, Cuicun Town, Beijing Baihuan Modern Agriculture Co., Ltd. (Apple Theme Park), Beijing Lushen Vineyard, Liucun Town Beiliu Orchard, and Xiuhua Farm Tourist Park.
For Beijing’s famous apples, you have to visit Changping. Last year, Changping specially introduced various kinds of red-fleshed apples, which are really sweet! After a year of upward growth, Changping apples have a smooth and shiny surface, firm flesh, and sweet and crisp juice. Due to superior natural conditions, Changping apples have high sugar content, color quickly and are rich in nutrients. Changping has been known as the "blessed land" for apples since ancient times. At present, the main varieties that mature in Changping in the early, middle and late stages are: Zaofuji, Daweigala, Suihua, Hongjun, Morris, Hongxing (Red Banana), Golden Delicious (Huang Yuanshuai,), Jinqing Youxi, Sangsha, Hua Hong, et al. Mainly distributed in Mingling Town, Nanshao Town and other places.
Yanqing Apple - Lipao Village
In Lipao Village, Badaling Town, Yanqing District, the 32nd Beijing Farmers Art Festival held a special performance in Yanqing District. Citizens and farmers celebrated the harvest together. . In October, 1,200 acres of apples in Lipao Village ushered in the ripening season, mainly high-quality organic Fuji apples. Citizens picked and played in the orchards and tasted the fragrance of the fruits.
Address: Libao Village, Badaling Town, Yanqing District, Beijing
Shunyi - Shuanghe Orchard
Beijing Shuanghe Orchard covers an area of ??1,000 acres, mainly planting and Various types of fruits are sold, including seven types of fruits: cherries, apricots, plums, peaches, grapes, apples and pears. Fresh fruits are supplied twelve months of the year, making full use of the orchard’s resource advantages. The entire garden adopts organic cultivation methods. On the basis of ensuring the production of high-quality fruits, it beautifies and improves the environment and landscape effects of the park, and builds a comprehensive orchard integrating ecological demonstration, popular science education, flower and fruit appreciation, picking entertainment, leisure vacation, and production and income generation. .
Address: Hebei Village, Nancai Town, Shunyi District, Beijing
Huai Apple - Minglan Picking Garden
The orchid picking garden is built on the mountain. The uniqueness of the picking garden. When picking, you can not only reap the joy of picking, but also enjoy the beautiful scenery of Baoshan Temple Village, which is really beautiful. Only when you go to the Minglan Picking Garden can you truly feel the uniqueness of the mountain countryside. "Collecting flowers under the eastern fence and leisurely seeing the Nanshan Mountain" is really a portrayal of this place. If you want to stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city and experience the exotic style of the mountains and countryside, coming here is your best choice. The Picking Garden welcomes you.
Address: Baoshansi Village, Baoshansi Town, Huairou District, Beijing
Fengtai - Chinese Famous Jujube Expo Park
Chinese Famous Jujube Expo Park is located in Changxindian Town Taiziyu Village is adjacent to Gongbei National Forest Park. Famous for "Changxindian White Dates", it is one of the top ten orchards in Beijing. The slopes here are undulating, the environment is beautiful, and the air is fresh. The park was created in 2005 with a total area of ??1,000 acres. Dates, cherries, apricots, persimmons and apples are grown in the park. It’s apple picking time now~
There are also European-style wooden houses, Dutch windmills, lavender flowers, wetlands and landscape corridors, green sightseeing corridors, real-person CS, Changxindian Planning Museum, and Changxindian Township History Museum , Old Beijing Siheyuan, Changxindian Jujube Geographical Indication Square, Old Beijing Famous Jujube Protection Park, modern greenhouse, ecological restaurant, landscape pavilion, sightseeing picking road and related supporting facilities.
It integrates fruit protection and development, sightseeing and picking, leisure and entertainment, and wedding dresses. It is also a demonstration base for agricultural production standardization in Beijing and a demonstration training base for rural practical talents.
Address: Taiziyu Village, Changxindian Town, Fengtai District