🏯 The Forbidden City, an ancient imperial palace in the heart of Beijing.
by Shiyix297
Aug 13, 2025
Autumn is simply breathtakingly beautiful! 🍁
It feels like stepping into a fairy tale world during the golden autumn season, where every scene is a postcard of elegance! To help everyone better enjoy this wonderful season, I stayed up late to put together this super detailed Beijing autumn travel guide. Save it now~✨
🚩【Most Beautiful Autumn Route】👇
🌅 8:00 AM: Summer Palace (Seventeen-Arch Bridge)
☀️ Next: Beihai Park (White Pagoda)
🌇 Afternoon: Shichahai Hutongs
🌄 Evening: Fragrant Hills Park
📸【Four Must-Visit Spots】
1️⃣ Summer Palace Seventeen-Arch Bridge
📍Address: No. 19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing
🎫Ticket: 30 RMB (Peak season 8:00-17:00)
💡Tips: Best to go early morning when it’s less crowded with great light, and you can see the fairy-tale morning mist
2️⃣ Beihai Park White Pagoda
📍Address: No. 1 Wenjin Street, Xicheng District, Beijing
🎫Ticket: 10 RMB (Recommended entrance: South Gate)
🌟Highlight: Climb the White Pagoda for a panoramic view of Beijing’s autumn colors; the lake island scenery is stunning!
3️⃣ Shichahai Ginkgo Avenue
💰Free entry!
🚲Highly recommend cycling to explore; you’ll pass by attractions like Soong Ching-ling’s Former Residence and Prince Gong’s Mansion
4️⃣ Fragrant Hills Red Leaf Valley
📍Address: No. 40 Maimaijie, Haidian District, Beijing
🎫Ticket: 10 RMB (Best viewing period: mid to late October)
⚠️Warning: The Red Leaf Festival is very crowded, try to visit on weekdays!
🏨【Accommodation Recommendation】
Houhai Courtyard Guesthouse is definitely the top choice! Prices range from 300-800 RMB, and you can walk to the bar street at night to enjoy the nightlife~🎶
🍂【Autumn Essentials Tips】
👗Outfit suggestion: Warm-toned sweater + scarf, perfect for photos
🕙Best photo times: 10 AM for soft light + 4 PM for backlighting
🌞Sun protection must-haves: Hat + sunglasses + sunscreen
🍡Food list:
- Shichahai candied hawthorn (5 RMB/skewer)
- Fangzhuanchang Hutong Zhajiangmian (avg. 25 RMB)
- Old Beijing copper hotpot (avg. 80 RMB)
📱【Reservation Reminder】
All attractions require booking one day in advance via the mini program!
Especially Fragrant Hills Park—book early~
(Search "Changyou Park" in the mini program)
🚗【Transportation Guide】
🚇 Subway + 🚴 shared bike is the best combo!
It takes about 15 minutes by bike between city attractions; electric bikes are even more convenient (don’t forget your helmet)
Every year I look forward to Beijing’s autumn—it really is forever the best! ☺️ Ladies, come check out this limited edition autumn scenery! What’s your favorite autumn spot in Beijing? Tell me in the comments~
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