As autumn has departed, bringing winter in its wake, picturesque autumnal scenery has faded in Beijing. But a touch of autumn remains in Changping, Beijing, awaiting visitors with the spectacle of "Longquan Shuyu" at the source of the Grand Canal.
 
Changping New Town Riverside Forest Park meanders, long and narrow, along the banks of the Shahe River. Although autumn is over, and winter has begun, the late autumn scene lingers in the park, its traces still visible in the foliage of the cotinus and maple trees.

Standing on the river bank and gazing into the distance, people will get a natural picture of sparkling water, riverside weeping willows, and miles of mountains. Beneath blue skies and white clouds, rows of buildings look only more vibrant and enlivening.
 
The famous Baifuquan Ruins is situated on Longshan Mountain. A few steps up, the Longquan Buddhist Temple is the first thing to become visible, with green trees and red walls set against blue sky and white clouds. At the mountaintop, the Yuan Dynasty Dulongwang Temple can be seen. Down from the Dulongwang Temple, a few minutes walking to the left along the main road brings you to the Baifuquan Ruins.

Here, water flows out of nine exquisitely carved outlets like nine splashing dragons, presenting the classic "Longquan Shuyu", one of the reputed "Eight scenes of Yanping" . Water glistens and flows within the pool, while the surrounding willows nod in the wind.

What's more important, the Baifuquan Ruins marks the northernmost source of China's Grand Canal. Whether or not the beautiful scenery of New Town Riverside Forest Park impresses you, the Baifuquan Ruins are not to be missed.