The Forbidden City in autumn is as beautiful as the Purple Forbidden City!
by Zhicheng Travel
Nov 5, 2025
🌟Beijing Autumn Color Walking Guide! The golden route for maple viewing at the Forbidden City and the Great Wall🍁 Stunning photo spots revealed!
📍Forbidden City Corner Tower
The royal prime photo spot! The moment the sunset dyes the golden tiles red is breathtaking✨
📸Best shooting points:
1️⃣West side corner tower of Shenwu Gate (the water reflection is amazing!)
2️⃣Wanchun Pavilion in Jingshan Park (overlooking the entire Forbidden City)
📍Badaling Great Wall
The winding giant dragon enters the painting! The stunning autumn scenery with colorful forests🏮
🚌Transportation: Take bus 877 directly from Deshengmen / High-speed train from Beijing North Station to Badaling Station
🍁Must-check-in route:
1️⃣Forbidden City Corner Tower → Jingshan Park (5-minute walk)
- Ginkgo Avenue at Jingshan West Gate is the most golden at the end of October!
2️⃣North Badaling Eight Tower → Mutianyu (recommended to charter a car, 1.5h)
- Mutianyu has fewer people and beautiful scenery, the maple leaves at Tower 20 are the most vibrant
🍂Secret tips:
▫️Red wall behind the Ice Cellar Bookstore in the Forbidden City (best light and shadow at 17:00)
▫️Beacon tower framing at the Great Wall cable car exit (bring a telephoto lens!)
⚠️Note:
•The Forbidden City requires booking 7 days in advance! Closed on Mondays
•It is recommended to arrive at the Great Wall before 8 AM to avoid tour groups
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