A seven-day, six-night Beijing slow trip | From the hutongs to the Great Wall, discovering the ancient charm and warmth of a city
by 李小目
Oct 11, 2025
✨ "When autumn arrives, Beijing turns into Beiping"
Lao She did not deceive me! Yellow leaves, red walls, glazed tiles reflecting the clear sky—this ancient capital’s autumn colors are the essence of Eastern romance engraved in the bones~
Keep this exclusive "Beijing Autumn Pursuit Guide" to unlock the most photogenic stunning spots📸
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🍁【7-Day In-Depth Travel Itinerary】
𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟏: Deep Autumn Appreciation in the Forbidden City
👉 Must-visit: Wenhua Hall Ginkgo Avenue → Cining Palace Garden → Corner Tower at Sunset
💡 Secret spot: The red walls and ginkgo portraits on both sides of Xiehe Gate are stunning! Recommended to wear Hanfu or plain long dresses
𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟐: Classic Central Axis Tour
📍 Jingshan Park Wanchun Pavilion (overlooking the Forbidden City surrounded by golden leaves)
→ Zhongshan Park Ginkgo Forest (Downton Abbey-style waterside pavilion)
→ Qianmen Hutong Cycling (the bustling autumn scenes described by Lao She)
𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟑: Royal Garden Showdown
✅ Summer Palace: Suzhou Shore with reed flowers like flying snow + Back Lake maples
✅ Old Summer Palace: Western-style building ruins and the visual impact of golden phoenix trees
𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟒: Great Wall Spectacular
🚠 Mutianyu Great Wall: Take the cable car through the colorful forest sea, Tower 20 is the best spot to shoot sea of clouds and yellow leaves
𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟓: Artistic Hidden Gems
▪️ Dajue Temple: Drink Zen tea under a 900-year-old ancient ginkgo tree
▪️ Red Brick Art Museum: Contemporary architecture meets the geometric aesthetics of red leaves
𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟔: Urban Forest Walk
🌲 Olympic Forest Park: South Garden ginkgo forest + North Garden wetland reeds, the perfect picnic spot
𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟕: Suburban Treasure Recommendations
🚗 Pofengling (late October to early November): A palette spilled by God, tens of thousands of acres of yellow sumac dyed the forest
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📸【Photo Gear Guide】
1️⃣ Outfit: Hanfu / New Chinese style + round fan / oil-paper umbrella
2️⃣ Essential props: Candied hawthorn / persimmon / big bowl tea (to enhance the atmosphere)
3️⃣ Best shooting time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM for golden light and shadows
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🍂【Autumn Limited Delicacies】
🔥 Warm Autumn Four-Piece Set in the Hutongs:
▫️ Old Beijing Hot Pot (Jubaoyuan)
▫️ Grilled Meat on Skewers (Kaorouji)
▫️ Sugar-fried Chestnuts (Qiulixiang)
▫️ Pea Jelly + Hot Pear Soup (Chatang Li)
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💡【Helpful Tips】
✅ Best period: October 25 - November 15 (full ginkgo yellow period)
✅ Transportation reminder: Forbidden City / Great Wall require booking 7 days in advance!
✅ Dressing guide: Big temperature difference between day and night, prepare cashmere shawl + Martin boots
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"One leaf reveals the meaning of autumn, one city glimpses a thousand years
The spirit of the Forbidden City, the life in the hutongs
All hidden in this golden hue"💛
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