2025 Xiangshan Red Leaf Season Complete Guide: Locals Teach You How to Enjoy the Limited Autumn Romance

Back from Xiangshan, the limited autumn romance is truly amazing! Here’s a fresh red leaf guide to help you avoid the crowds and capture stunning photos✨

📍 Location
[No. 40, Maimaijie, Haidian District, Beijing]
The East Gate entrance is the most convenient! For taxis, set the destination to "Xiangshan East Gate" for accuracy～
ps: Within 2km nearby, you can also visit the Summer Palace and Old Summer Palace together!

🎫 Ticket Information
💸 Peak season price: 10 RMB/person (April 1 - November 15)
📱 Reservation method:
Be sure to book in advance via the "Xiangshan Park Service" account!!
(Only 30,000 tickets available daily, often sold out instantly on weekends)
🆔 Entry method:
Scan your ID card for instant entry! Without it, you’ll have to queue for ticket exchange, which is very troublesome!

🚗 Transportation Guide
🔸 Private car service:
Beijing’s 10-year veteran driver provides full pick-up and drop-off🚘
2023 Tesla Model Y comfortable ride
Comes with a panoramic sunroof to enjoy the autumn scenery perfectly～
(Private booking available if you DM me~)

🔹 Public transportation:
✔️ Subway Line 10 to Bagou Station → transfer to the beautiful Western Suburb Line🚃
(Internet-famous sightseeing tram! A must-visit!)
✔️ Bus 318/360/698 directly to Xiangshan Station

💡 Hidden Tips
🔸 Stamp collectors must get the "Red Leaf Limited Commemorative Stamp" at the visitor center
🔸 Try the red leaf-themed creative ice cream🍦 for countless likes on social media
🔸 Bring a transparent umbrella🌂 on rainy days for fewer crowds and better photos!

📸 Best Photo Spots
1⃣️ Xianglu Peak Viewing Platform
🔝 Top spot on the mountain! Overlooks a sea of red leaves
2⃣️ Shuangqing Villa
The ultimate combo of red walls + ginkgo trees💥
3⃣️ Glasses Lake
The arched bridge reflection is magical🧚‍♀️
4⃣️ Yuhua Temple
Ancient temple red walls perfectly match the maple leaves

⚠️ Hard-earned Experience
⏰ Get up early! Arrive before 8 AM for the fewest people
👟 Wear non-slip sports shoes! Lots of stairs, very tiring on legs
🎒 Must-haves: power bank, thermos, snacks
🚠 Cable car 100 RMB/person (currently under maintenance, don’t go for nothing)

Final little tips:
Wearing white or red clothes makes your photos stand out more!
Wishing all the fairies to capture stunning autumn shots🌟