Beijing's Autumn Hidden Gem! Fewer Crowds and Stunning Scenery at Fangshan Bairui Valley, a Must-Visit During the Red Leaf Season

Looking for autumn scenery in Beijing but dread the crowded spots? Until I discovered Fangshan Bairui Valley, a treasure spot😭—no need to compete with Xiangshan for attention. Autumn here feels magical, with patches of red, orange, yellow, and green covering the valley💥. Every photo looks like an autumn oil painting with built-in filters, and the chance of getting great shots is super high📸!

💡 Practical Tips to Avoid Pitfalls, Must-Read Before You Go

- ✅ It’s several degrees cooler in the mountains than in the city, so even on sunny days, bring a thick jacket🧥 to keep the chill from spoiling your fun!

- ✅ Some mountain paths are slippery, so wear anti-slip hiking shoes👟 for safety; sneakers can easily slip~

- ✅ The scenic area has no proper restaurants, only vendors selling snacks! It’s best to bring sandwiches and fruit for a picnic🍱—enjoying autumn views while eating is super relaxing~

- ✅ You can enter for free with the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei One Card💳! No need to waste 80 yuan on tickets, just swipe your card and enter hassle-free~

- ✅ The shuttle bus costs 30 yuan per person and is a must-buy🚐! The mountain road is steep and long; walking up will tire you out before you can enjoy the views. The 10-minute ride takes you halfway up the mountain~

📍 Lazy Traveler’s Guide to the Scenic Area, All Info in One Place

- Scenic Area Name: Bairui Valley Nature Scenic Area

- Address: Shijiaying Township, Fangshan District, Beijing. Just follow your GPS and you won’t get lost~

- Transportation: Driving is the best choice🚗! Navigate to “Bairui Valley Scenic Area” for direct access to the mountain parking lot, which is free and convenient🅿️. Taking the bus requires multiple transfers and is very troublesome~

- Duration: The whole trip takes 3-4 hours. No need to rush, take your time and enjoy~

🏞️ Super Easy Classic Route, Suitable for All Ages

1. Take the shuttle bus to the viewing platform to skip the toughest climb; get off and enjoy the beautiful scenery;

2. Climb just 100 meters to the glass walkway🪩, where you can overlook the entire autumn mountain. Below are red maples and green trees—truly breathtaking;

3. For the descent, choose the glass slide🛝, which takes you down to the foot of the mountain in seconds—super relieving. You can also walk to the Jurassic Forest to see dinosaur models;

4. Walk across the Floating Cloud Bridge to experience the romance of “strolling in the clouds”🌉, then visit the zoo to feed the deer🦌 for a full dose of healing vibes;

5. Finally, stroll around the Mirror Sky Pool🪞, take a beautiful photo reflecting the autumn scenery, then take the shuttle bus back~

🌈 Autumn at Bairui Valley is Stunning to the Core

Now is the perfect time to visit Bairui Valley! The mountain is covered with yellow and red leaves intertwined. Walking on the mountain walkway, sunlight filters through the branches casting dappled light✨. Look up to see cotton candy-like white clouds, and in the distance, layered colorful mountains. Any photo you take can be a wallpaper💛~ The air is filled with the sweet fragrance of plants and trees🍯. When tired, find a rock to sit on—the breeze carries the gentleness of autumn, a hundred times more comfortable than staying in the city!

Want to quietly enjoy autumn and take amazing photos? Don’t hesitate! While the red leaves are at their peak, bring your camera and good mood, and capture all the colors of autumn at Bairui Valley~🍂📸