Lao She · Autumn in Beijing｜4h High-Speed Train Direct to the "Golden Era of Beijing Flavor"!

📍While tourists are still checking in at the Forbidden City's red walls, true Lao She fans have already dived into the textbooks—"Autumn in Beijing is heaven." From Ditan Park to Yonghe Temple, from the Forbidden City's corner towers to Luotuo Hutong, with golden persimmons, exploding ginkgo leaves, and flocks of pigeons flying across the blue sky, you instantly step into the drama "Four Generations Under One Roof." 4 hours by high-speed train, 1.5 hours by plane, and you can "travel through" the golden age of the Republic of China on the weekend!

🌤【Heavenly Autumn Period】

① 10.15-10.31: Ditan Park Ginkgo Avenue center stage, afternoon light spots = natural filter;

② 11.1-11.15: Forbidden City corner tower + moat reflections, with withered lotus + yellow willow, photographers’ "7 days of glory";

③ 11.15-11.25: Sanlitun East Fifth Street "Golden Tunnel," leaves left un-swept, street photos instantly look like French films;

④ After the first snow: Jingshan Park Wanchun Pavilion + snowy persimmons, phone-ready "Beijing’s First Snow" wallpaper.

⚡️【48h Literary Route】

Day 1: Arrive in Beijing by high-speed train → subway straight to Ditan Park → Yonghe Temple red walls and ginkgo → Beixinqiao Lu Zhu (braised offal) → night bike ride at Drum Tower + Bell Tower camel bells → Nanluoguxiang pub;

Day 2: 06:30 Forbidden City corner tower sunrise → 08:00 Jingshan Park summit overlooking the central axis → 10:00 Luotuo Hutong (Mosikou) → 12:00 return trip, no need to take leave for a weekend "Beijing flavor time travel"!

📸【Photo Spots】
- Ditan Park Ginkgo: North Gate-West Gate Avenue, shoot upwards + benches, portrait "Miss Beijing";
- Yonghe Temple: red walls + yellow leaves, diagonal composition "Palace Wall Autumn Colors";
- Forbidden City Corner Tower: northwest corner tower + moat + withered lotus, wide-angle "Imperial Capital Standard Shot";
- Sanlitun East Fifth Street: leaves not swept, telephoto compression "Golden Tunnel";
- Jingshan Wanchun Pavilion: central axis + ginkgo roof, aerial shot "Forbidden City Autumn";
- Mosikou Camel Bells: next to Lao She’s former residence, camel team + bluestone road, bell sound = "Republic of China BGM."

🍂【Beijing Flavor Hidden Menu】

1️⃣ Beixinqiao Lu Zhu: small intestines + lung head, 28 RMB/bowl, authentic with added garlic sauce;

2️⃣ Zhi Zi Barbecue: Drum Tower "Barbecue Liu," iron plate + scallions, about 90 RMB per person;

3️⃣ Persimmon Cake: freshly baked at Jingshan gate, molten center + osmanthus fragrance, 5 RMB each;

4️⃣ Small Pear Soup: Drum Tower night market, hot pear soup + white fungus, autumn essential.

🏡【Quick Stay Tips】

① Want to see the corner tower sunrise: stay at "Forbidden City Donghuamen" guesthouse, 5 min walk to corner tower, 600 RMB + early Forbidden City tickets included;

② Want to explore hutongs at night: stay at "Drum Tower Siheyuan," 300 RMB + free bike rental;

③ Need to recharge: Atour near Andingmen subway line 2, 400 RMB + hot spring relaxation.

🚗【Transportation Guide】
- High-speed train: Shanghai/Nanjing → Beijing South 4h, subway line 4 → Drum Tower Street transfer to line 8 → Nanluoguxiang, 1h into the hutongs;
- Plane: Capital Airport → city airport express 45 min, taxi to Drum Tower 20 min;
- Within city: subway + shared bikes, hutongs are one-way, bikes faster than taxis;
- Autumn sightseeing line: subway line 8 "National Art Museum of China" station → walk to Jingshan + Forbidden City corner tower.

🎫【Useful INFO】
- Tickets: Ditan Park 5 RMB, Jingshan 2 RMB, Forbidden City 60 RMB (7-day advance booking required), other hutongs free;
- Booking: Forbidden City/Jingshan/Ditan official mini-programs, book 3 days in advance on weekends;
- Gear: Beijing autumn is windy, bring a scarf; ginkgo areas crowded, bring a reflector;
- Drones: no-fly zone in city, aerial shots allowed around Jingshan central axis;
- Environment: leaves not swept, no trampling in scenic areas, carry out your trash to preserve autumn colors.

⚠️【Easter Egg · Camel Bells】

To shoot the "Lao She style camel bells," choose Saturday/Sunday before 10:00 am at Mosikou in front of Lao She’s former residence, the camel team appears on time, bell sounds + bluestone road + ginkgo = "Four Generations Under One Roof" opening scene, phone videos instantly look great!

🌈【One Sentence Summary】

If you’re tired of cities "without a sense of season," save your next weekend for Beijing’s autumn—4h by high-speed train, one subway card, pack persimmon seas, ginkgo rain, and camel bell hutongs all at once, and in 48h you’ll earn the "best at enjoying autumn" Beijing flavor certification for your social feed!