Early Autumn at Yingtao Valley: Living Fossil Plants - Dawn Redwood Forest

🍁 Beijing Yingtao Valley Autumn Stroll Guide｜The Golden Season in the Dawn Redwood Forest

Autumn in Yingtao Valley is as beautiful as a fairy tale! This hidden gem located within the National Botanical Garden features a rare native dawn redwood forest in Beijing. The golden leaves paired with wooden boardwalks make every snapshot a masterpiece📸

📍Quick Sightseeing Guide
【Dawn Redwood Boardwalk】A must-visit spot! The 660-meter-long wooden boardwalk winds through the dawn redwood forest. November is the best time to visit, when the golden dawn redwoods reflect on the shimmering water, stunning beyond words (Exact location: Enter from the North Garden West Gate of the Botanical Garden and walk 20 minutes)

【Yuanbaoshi Stone】The legendary place where Cao Xueqin wrote his book is near the start of the boardwalk. Literature lovers should not miss this magical stone📚

【Wofosi Temple】An ancient temple worth visiting along the way, with red walls and golden tiles complementing the autumn leaves. The giant reclining Buddha inside is impressive (Entrance fee 5 RMB, open 8:30-16:30)

🚗 Transportation Guide
1. Take the Xijiao Line subway to 【National Botanical Garden Station】, entering from the North Garden West Gate is most convenient
2. Drive and navigate to "National Botanical Garden North Garden Parking Lot," parking fee is 2.5 RMB/15 minutes

🥢 Food Recommendations
The 【Wofoshan Vegetarian Restaurant】 inside the Botanical Garden is worth trying, with its signature vegetarian braised pork that looks and tastes authentic (about 60 RMB per person)
Outside the North Gate, 【That Little Restaurant】 serves authentic Beijing cuisine, recommended dishes include crispy shrimp and roast duck (about 90 RMB per person)

💡 Tips
1. The best photo times are before 9 AM and after 3 PM when the light is softest
2. Remember to wear non-slip shoes! The boardwalk can be slippery after rain
3. Weekends are crowded; weekdays are recommended
4. You can buy a combo ticket (Botanical Garden + Wofosi Temple = 10 RMB)