| Known to be one of China’s most ancient citadels, | | | | smoke tree leaves. |
| Beijing is an aspiring and modern city. Set amidst its | | | | Deriving its name from the highest peak Fragrant Hills |
| soaring skyscrapers and neon lights lay snippets of its | | | | Park known as Xianglu Feng, which can be translated |
| glorious past. From its strong hold of being an empire | | | | to mean ‘Incense Burner Peak’ has two large |
| since the Mongol Yuan Dynasty, Beijing hold many | | | | stones that resemble an incense burner. There are |
| historic and cultural attractions. | | | | two routes that a tourist can take through the park, |
| Chinese gardens and parks are famous for its distinct | | | | one heading towards the north, whilst the other is |
| style and layout. Each plant, pavilion and temple has | | | | towards the south. Whilst taking the northern route, |
| meaning that can be considered a point of reflection. | | | | visitors can see the Spectacles Lake, Study of |
| Needless to say they are all beautiful and inspiring. | | | | Reading Heart and a Tibetan style temple called Bright |
| Fragrant Hills Park situated 10 kilometres from the | | | | Temple. Whilst in the southern route visitors will come |
| west of the city is a popular Beijing tourist attraction. It | | | | across Tranquillity Green Lake, Fragrant Temple, |
| truly is a magical sight in Autumn when the maple tree | | | | Shuangquin Villa and Incense Burner Peak. The |
| leaves change colour to transform Fragrant Hills Park | | | | southern route is more suited for those who don’t |
| in hues of orange, vermillion and yellow. | | | | mind a trek, as the final stop takes you to the famed |
| Blanketing an area of 395 acres, this Beijing tourist | | | | incense hills that are the highest point in the park. |
| attraction is an amalgamation of pine-cypress tree | | | | Take time to appreciate and delve in the historical past |
| forests, maple trees, persimmon trees and smoke | | | | of one of the world’s greatest cities that is truly |
| trees. With a generous dose of pavilions and historical | | | | awe inspiring when you visit Beijing, China. To find a |
| relics, the Fragrant Hills Park is an irresistible concoction | | | | Beijing hotel that suits both your lifestyle and needs is a |
| that is typical of ancient Chinese architecture and | | | | must when visiting this part of the world. Grand |
| grandeur. | | | | Millennium Beijing comes to mind as a luxury hotel in |
| First built under the tutelage of the Jin Dynasty in 1186, | | | | Beijing that is exceptional in its approach to service, |
| and latter expanded during the Yuan and Ming | | | | hospitality and facilities. With a convenient location in |
| Dynasty. This park can be explored by cable car or on | | | | the heart of the Central Business District, this Beijing |
| foot. The Red Leaf Festival in October is a | | | | hotel would be an obvious choice for both leisure and |
| spectacular occurrence, with the Fragrant Hills Park | | | | business travellers alike. |
| being transformed in to fiery red by the maple and red | | | | |