Autumn Serenity at Xiangshan

Fairy tale days, a date with tranquility～
The most serene maple viewing route in Beijing Xiangshan is here‼️
This route gathers several classic ancient buildings in Xiangshan Park, allowing you to experience the cultural heritage of Emperor Qianlong's calligraphy while enjoying the breathtaking red maple scenery✨

📍Xiangshan Park
Address: No. 40 Maimaijie, Haidian District, Beijing
⏰ Opening Hours: October 6:00-19:30 (last entry at 18:30)
🎫 Ticket: 10 RMB (off-season)

🚩Must-visit Spots
🔻Qinzheng Hall
The "face" of Xiangshan Park💯
The red walls and glazed tiles look stunning under the autumn colors
📸 Best photo time: 3-4 PM
Address: 20 meters inside the East Gate of the park
(Indoor photography is prohibited～)

🔻Wensong Pavilion
A perfect rest stop halfway up the mountain!
Highly recommend their Osmanthus Oolong tea🍵 + Mandheling coffee set
Sitting in the quaint courtyard, sipping tea and admiring the maples is super cozy～
Address: No. 40 Maimaijie, inside Xiangshan Park

🔻Zhiyuan Studio
Emperor Qianlong’s private study📚
The century-old maple trees in front of the studio are breathtaking!
⏰ Best photo time: 10 AM
Sunlight filtering through the maple leaves onto the bluestone slabs creates stunning shadows

🔻Main Scenic Mountain Trail
Enter from the East Gate and climb all the way up
The forest is dyed in layers of color, endless autumn views🥰
It’s recommended to bring hiking poles as some sections are steep
But the panoramic view of the red leaves at the summit is definitely worth it!

🏨 Accommodation Recommendations
▫️Beijing Century Jinyuan Xiangshan Business Hotel
▫️Beijing Xiangshan Hotel
Both are very close to the scenic area, within walking distance～

📝 Useful Tips
1️⃣ Wensong Pavilion’s afternoon tea set offers great value
2️⃣ Best maple viewing period: late October to early November
3️⃣ Weekdays have fewer people and more beautiful scenes for photos
4️⃣ The park has multiple viewing platforms and cable car options
5️⃣ Remember to wear comfortable shoes for hiking

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