Imperial Capital's Limited Autumn Romance

Autumn is a fleeting golden fairy tale!!! For this limited edition of Beijing romance, I've put together 7 personally tested stunning autumn viewing routes for you. Quickly save this and set off～

【Must-Visit Routes in the City】

🚲 Route 1: Ancient Capital Autumn Stroll

📍Route: Nanluoguxiang → Drum Tower → Shichahai → Beihai Park → Jingshan Park → Tiananmen Night Ride
✨Highlights:
- Nanluoguxiang: The artistic vibe in old Beijing hutongs
- Beihai Park White Pagoda: 5 RMB entrance fee, full autumn colors
- Jingshan Wanchun Pavilion: Best spot to overlook the Forbidden City
🕒Recommended duration: 1 day
💡Tip: Don’t forget a romantic night ride at Tiananmen in the evening

📚 Route 2: Cultural and Museum Autumn Tour
📍Route: Zhongshan Park → Lao She Memorial Hall → Wusi Street → North Luogu Lane → Yonghe Temple → Ditan Park
✨Must-visit:
- Zhongshan Park Ginkgo Avenue (3 RMB entrance)
- Ditan Park Ginkgo Avenue (2 RMB entrance)
- Yonghe Temple red walls and ginkgo (25 RMB entrance)
📸Photo tip: Wearing camel-colored clothes matches perfectly

🌳 Route 3: Royal Gardens Autumn Viewing
📍Route 1: Summer Palace → Yudong Suburban Park → Old Summer Palace
📍Route 2: Old Summer Palace → boat to Purple Bamboo Park → Five Pagoda Temple
✨Features:
- Summer Palace Kunming Lake autumn colors (30 RMB entrance)
- Yudong Suburb "Little Jiangnan" (free)
- Old Summer Palace Ginkgo Avenue (25 RMB entrance)
💡Note: Purple Bamboo Park boat service stops in early November

【Suburban Hidden Gems】

🍁 Route 4: Classic Mountain and Wild Maple Viewing
📍Route: National Botanical Garden (5 RMB entrance) → Fragrant Hills Park (10 RMB entrance)
✨Best time: Late October to early November
📷Photo spot: Fragrant Hills Shuangqing Villa

🏙️ Route 5: Modern Urban Autumn Colors
📍Route: Olympic Forest Park (free) → Bird’s Nest → Water Cube
✨Highlights:
- Olympic Forest Park North Garden ginkgo forest
- Ginkgo avenue in front of Bird’s Nest
🕒Recommended: Best light from 3 to 5 pm

⛰️ Routes 6-7: Two-Day Beijing Suburb Tour
✨Jinhai Lake Bibo Island (40 RMB entrance)
Known as the "Little Switzerland of Beijing Suburbs," an autumn fairy tale
✨Gubei Water Town (140 RMB entrance)
A colorful palette at the foot of the Great Wall

🔍Autumn Viewing Tips:
☑️ October 20 to November 10 is the best viewing period
☑️ Large temperature difference in suburbs, bring a jacket
☑️ Avoid weekends for fewer crowds

This autumn, bring this guide and have a romantic date with Beijing! Which route excites you the most? Tell me in the comments～