Beijing Autumn Hidden Routes｜Exclusive Romantic Guide to the Capital's Red Leaf Season

Autumn is so beautiful it leaves you speechless! From the shimmering waves of Beihai Park to the fiery red maples covering Xiangshan Mountain🌅, every scene feels like stepping into a fairy tale～Here’s my personally tested stunning autumn viewing guide, save it now!✨

📝 Super Essential Route Plan:
☀️8:00 Summer Palace → 30min🚗 → Beihai Park → 🚴‍♂️ Shichahai Hutong Tour → 🌆 Xiangshan Park
(I’ve clearly arranged all the check-in spots for you!)

🔥 Top 4 Must-Visit Spots:
1️⃣ Seventeen-Arch Bridge at Summer Palace - Go early! The sunlight shining through the bridge arches is absolutely stunning👑
📍Address: No.19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District
🕒 6:30-19:00 (Peak season)
💰 30 RMB

2️⃣ White Pagoda at Beihai Park - The lake reflections are breathtaking💃
📍Address: No.1 Wenjin Street, Xicheng District
🕒 6:30-21:00
💰 10 RMB

3️⃣ Ginkgo Avenue at Shichahai - A golden fairy tale world🍂
📍Address: Di’anmen West Street, Xicheng District
🕒 Open all day for free!

4️⃣ Red Leaf Valley at Xiangshan - The ultimate red leaf spot in Beijing suburbs🍁
📍Address: No.40 Maimaijie, Haidian District
🕒 6:00-18:30
💰 10 RMB (15 RMB during Red Leaf Festival)

💯 Practical Tips:
🚇 Transportation: Highly recommend cycling around city spots! Experience authentic Beijing life～
🏨 Accommodation: Highly recommend staying near Houhai! The nightlife vibe is amazing🌟
🎫 Tickets: Be sure to book in advance! Use the mini program to book quickly
⚠️ Note: Xiangshan Red Leaf Festival is super crowded! Weekdays are recommended

✨ Bonus Gear:
🧥 Thick jacket (big temperature difference between morning and night)
📸 Transparent umbrella + vintage camera (perfect for photos)
🧴 Sunscreen essentials (sunglasses + hat + sunscreen)
🛍️ Picnic blanket (for full ambiance)

🍜 Food Highlights:
Shichahai candied hawthorn and old Beijing zhajiang noodles are must-tries!
Highly recommend cycling route: Shichahai ➡️ Nanluoguxiang

😍 Ladies!
Beijing’s autumn colors are truly romantic💕
What’s your favorite autumn viewing spot?
Tell me in the comments～