Beijing's ultimate autumn viewing spot! The stunning must-visit locations in the Summer Palace revealed

Autumn must-visit! Miss it and you’ll have to wait a whole year👀
I’m unveiling the fairy-tale autumn scenery of the Summer Palace～

📍Address: No. 19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing
🕒Opening Hours: 06:30-18:00 (No entry after closing)
🎫Ticket: 30 RMB (off-season)

Save it fast! The breathtaking must-shoot route every year🚶‍♀️
🍁Best shooting time:
Rear Lake area: Late October to early November
Jade Belt Bridge area: Mid to late November

🏅Autumn at the Summer Palace is legendary!
No camera can fully capture its beauty📸
Oil painting-like autumn colors🎨 + ancient royal gardens🏯
Every snap looks like a masterpiece✨

📸【Top 3 must-visit spots】
1️⃣ West side of Rear Lake
This is literally nature’s palette!
✨Recommended shots:
✔ Enchanted red maple forest
✔ Antique-style boats + lake and mountain scenery
✔ Bench viewpoint overlooking the panorama

2️⃣ East side of Rear Lake
Ancient architecture paired with autumn leaves is absolutely stunning!
✨Recommended shots:
✔ Suzhou Street’s antique corridor
✔ Light and shadow aesthetics under the sacred tree
✔ Don’t miss the framed view at Xiequ Garden

3️⃣ Jade Belt Bridge
The white marble arch bridge is incredibly photogenic!
✨Recommended shots:
✔ Bridge arch framing the Tower of Buddhist Incense
✔ Boats + weeping willow mood shots
✔ Silhouettes at sunset

🚶‍♂️【Super detailed route】
✨West side route:
Enter from North Palace Gate → Turn right on Suzhou Street Bridge → Qingkexuan → Follow the path down to the lakeside
✨East side route:
North Palace Gate → Turn left on Suzhou Street Bridge → Go straight through the archway → Stone steps down to the lakeside
📌Tips:
- Best light around 8 AM on the west side
- Wear warm-colored clothes
- Bring a portable charger

🔥A seasoned visitor who’s been here 4 years in a row tells you:
If you haven’t seen the Summer Palace in autumn, you’ve basically missed autumn itself!