Amazing! The ultimate guide to Beijing's most beautiful autumn, this detailed itinerary is ready for you to copy!

Autumn is truly breathtaking!✨ Golden ginkgo leaves, fiery red maples, paired with blue skies and white clouds—every snap is a masterpiece! Ladies, save this guide to unlock the most beautiful autumn in the capital city～📸

🎯【One-Day Highlight Route】🕒
8:00 Summer Palace (No. 19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing)
→ 8:30 Opening! The morning light at the Seventeen-Arch Bridge is stunning🌅
→ 30-minute drive to Beihai Park
→ Stroll through the Shichahai Hutongs
→ Evening at Xiangshan Park (Fragrant Hills Park, Haidian District, Beijing) to watch the sunset and red leaves

📌【Must-Visit Spots】✅
✨ Seventeen-Arch Bridge at Summer Palace: A spectacular sight of golden light shining through the arches!
✨ White Pagoda at Beihai Park: The white pagoda, red walls, and ginkgo trees are a perfect match
✨ Ginkgo Avenue at Shichahai: Ride a bike through the hutongs to experience old Beijing vibes
✨ Red Leaf Valley at Xiangshan: Most beautiful in mid to late October, the hills are ablaze with red🔥

💰【Entrance Fees】💵
▫️ Summer Palace: 30 RMB (6:30-18:00)
▫️ Beihai Park: 10 RMB (6:30-19:30)
▫️ Shichahai: Free
▫️ Xiangshan Park: 10 RMB (6:00-18:30)

🚗【Transportation Tips】🚇
▫️ All city attractions are accessible by subway, super convenient
▫️ For Shichahai, biking is recommended—scan the code to rent a bike and explore the most beautiful hutongs～

🏠【Accommodation Recommendation】🏨
Near Houhai! Strolling the bar and snack street at night is so cozy～
Recommended: agra Hotel Beijing Houhai Branch, an absolutely perfect location!

📸【Photo & Outfit Tips】👗
✅ Bright-colored coat + beret for the perfect seasonal look
✅ Transparent umbrella and vintage camera are photo magic tools
✅ The light is softest at 10 AM & 4 PM

⚠️【Avoid Pitfalls】
1️⃣ Weekends during Xiangshan red leaf season are very crowded! Weekdays are better
2️⃣ Best photo spot for Beihai White Pagoda is between 3-5 PM
3️⃣ Autumn wind can be wild, remember to bring a jacket and sunscreen

Ahhh, Beijing’s autumn is truly healing! I can’t help but visit five, six, seven, eight times every year～ Everyone, save this guide and go experience the capital’s most beautiful autumn colors! Leave a comment telling me which Beijing autumn spot you want to check out the most～💛