Beijing Autumn Limited Edition Guide: Private Autumn Viewing Routes + Photography Tips

Every step in Beijing's golden autumn is a love letter💌
The season when this city dons its golden coat has finally arrived～
The reflections in Beihai Park, the red leaves of Xiangshan, the ginkgo trees in the hutongs...
Every snap feels like a cinematic masterpiece!📸

This private edition Beijing autumn viewing handbook
teaches you how to avoid crowds and take viral photos for your social circle
while enjoying a whole day of healing moments
Highly recommend ⭐ saving it before you set off!

📍【Classic Route Guide】
⏰08:00 Summer Palace opens (No. 19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing)
🎫 Ticket 30 RMB, suggest lining up by 7:30
🌅 The Seventeen-Arch Bridge in the early morning is absolutely stunning! The golden light shining through the arches is a spectacle that trends every year✨
🚗 30min drive

⏰10:30 Beihai Park (No. 1 Wenjin Street, Xicheng District, Beijing)
🎫 Ticket 10 RMB
🦢 The magical combo of the White Pagoda and the Lake Island! Remember to bring a telephoto lens
The giraffe sculpture by the roadside is also super photogenic🦒
(Don't ask me how I know🤫)

⏰13:00 Shichahai Hutong Cycling (Free)
🍂 The ginkgo avenue with falling leaves is simply legendary!
Recommend renting a shared bike to leisurely explore～
Along the way, you can check in at many trendy coffee shops☕

⏰16:00 Xiangshan Park (No. 40 Maimaijie, Haidian District, Beijing)
🎫 Ticket 10 RMB
🍁 Mid to late October is the best time to enjoy the red leaves
Be sure to climb Xianglu Peak at sunset! Overlook the entire city's night view🌆

📸【Viral Photo Spots for Your Social Circle】
1️⃣ Summer Palace | The Seventeen-Arch Bridge with golden light shining through
2️⃣ Beihai | Reflection of the White Pagoda and Lake Island
3️⃣ Shichahai | Hutong ginkgo leaf rain
4️⃣ Xiangshan | Red Leaf Valley’s sea of red leaves