Badaling Great Wall: Where Legends and Landscapes Meet
by miniiiiiiii
Aug 5, 2025
Who understands! When autumn arrives, Beijing transforms back into the poetic "Beiping" full of charm~ Avoid the crowds with these 3 exclusive autumn viewing routes, from the historic central axis to artistic hutongs, and then to the lakes and mountains at the foot of the Great Wall. Each route hides unique autumn romance and surprises. Grab your camera and set off📸!
1️⃣ Central Axis Historical Autumn Route: An Autumn Epic of Ancient and Modern Collisions
📍 Route: Jingshan Park Wanchun Pavilion → Forbidden City Corner Tower → Wusi Street → Olympic Tower
Walking on the ginkgo-covered stone path feels like stepping into an autumn theater spanning a thousand years~ From the Wanchun Pavilion in Jingshan Park, you can see the golden ginkgo trees surrounding the red walls and golden tiles of the Forbidden City. When the wind blows, leaves fall softly, instantly capturing the vintage atmosphere of "Beiping No War"✨. Moving to the Forbidden City Corner Tower, afternoon sunlight shines on the reflection pool, perfectly mirroring the red walls, flying eaves, autumn leaves, and water surface. Every shot is a masterpiece that can blow up your social media!
The ginkgo avenue on Wusi Street holds the gentle charm of old Beijing. The weathered old buildings and golden autumn leaves frame each other. Sitting on the second floor of a corner café, watching leaves fall through the window frame, the atmosphere is instantly elevated~ Finally, climb the Olympic Tower to overlook the entire central axis in autumn colors. The classical palace and modern tower face each other from afar, and this stunning collision of time and space can only be experienced in autumn!
2️⃣ Hutong Artistic Stroll Route: Autumn Poetry in the Everyday Life
📍 Route: Lao She Former Residence → Wudaoying Hutong → Yonghe Temple → Guozijian Street
Autumn in the old hutongs is a mutual embrace of everyday life and poetry🍂! At Lao She’s former residence, a few old persimmon trees are laden with golden fruit, bending the branches like lanterns. Artistic youths take photos under the trees, naturally adding a vintage filter~ Turning into Wudaoying Hutong, the aroma of lattes drifts from autumn-exclusive cafés. Choose a window seat and watch ginkgo leaves slowly fall on the bluestone path, lazy and healing.
The red walls and yellow tiles of Yonghe Temple meet autumn foliage, adding a touch of warmth to the royal grandeur. Sunlight filters through the leaves, casting mottled shadows on the red walls, making your footsteps lighter as you walk~ The ancient ginkgo trees on Guozijian Street are the highlight of autumn. At 3 or 4 pm, sunlight passes through the branches, covering the ground with golden spots. Wearing a trench coat or Hanfu under the trees, every step feels like walking into a painting!
3️⃣ Lakes and Mountains Natural Route: An Autumn Fairy Tale Under the Great Wall
📍 Route: Huanghuacheng Water Great Wall → Panshan Plank Road → Ming Dynasty Chestnut Garden
Want to escape the city noise? Come to the Water Great Wall for an autumn date! The lake reflects the red leaves on the hills and the winding Great Wall, shimmering like a spilled oil painting🎨~ Walking up the Panshan plank road, the forest dyed in layers of red, yellow, and orange unfolds. The autumn atmosphere is so rich it fills your heart.
In the Ming Dynasty Chestnut Garden, century-old trees still flourish. Golden fallen leaves cover the ground, rustling underfoot. Leaning against the trunk and looking up, sunlight filters through the branches, and time feels peaceful~ Use a telephoto lens to capture a series of reflections of the Great Wall and red leaves, or wear light-colored clothes to take photos under the ancient trees. Every frame is an autumn-exclusive romance!
📌 Autumn Tips:
The best viewing period is from late October to early November when the autumn leaves are most vibrant~ Attractions like the Forbidden City and Water Great Wall require online reservations in advance, so don’t miss out! Remember to wear comfortable shoes because there are so many beautiful sights that one day is never enough~ Bring your camera and cherish the autumn of Beiping well~
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