Discover the Forbidden City: Feel the Pulse of History
by Yongzhe
Aug 1, 2025
โจ "When autumn arrives, Beijing turns into Beiping"
Lao She did not deceive me! Yellow leaves, red walls, glazed tiles reflecting the clear skyโthis ancient capitalโs autumn colors are the essence of Eastern romance engraved in the bones๏ฝ
Keep this exclusive "Beijing Autumn Pursuit Guide" to unlock the most photogenic stunning spots๐ธ
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๐ใ7-Day In-Depth Travel Itineraryใ
๐๐๐ฒ๐: Deep Autumn Appreciation in the Forbidden City
๐ Must-visit: Wenhua Hall Ginkgo Avenue โ Cining Palace Garden โ Corner Tower at Sunset
๐ก Secret spot: The red walls and ginkgo portraits on both sides of Xiehe Gate are stunning! Recommended to wear Hanfu or plain long dresses
๐๐๐ฒ๐: Classic Central Axis Tour
๐ Jingshan Park Wanchun Pavilion (overlooking the Forbidden City surrounded by golden leaves)
โ Zhongshan Park Ginkgo Forest (Downton Abbey-style waterside pavilion)
โ Qianmen Hutong Cycling (the bustling autumn scenes described by Lao She)
๐๐๐ฒ๐: Royal Garden Showdown
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Summer Palace: Suzhou Shore with reed flowers like flying snow + Back Lake maples
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Old Summer Palace: Western-style building ruins and the visual impact of golden phoenix trees
๐๐๐ฒ๐: Great Wall Spectacular
๐ Mutianyu Great Wall: Take the cable car through the colorful forest sea, Tower 20 is the best spot to shoot sea of clouds and yellow leaves
๐๐๐ฒ๐: Artistic Hidden Gems
โช๏ธ Dajue Temple: Drink Zen tea under a 900-year-old ancient ginkgo tree
โช๏ธ Red Brick Art Museum: Contemporary architecture meets the geometric aesthetics of red leaves
๐๐๐ฒ๐: Urban Forest Walk
๐ฒ Olympic Forest Park: South Garden ginkgo forest + North Garden wetland reeds, the perfect picnic spot
๐๐๐ฒ๐: Suburban Treasure Recommendations
๐ Pofengling (late October to early November): A palette spilled by God, tens of thousands of acres of yellow sumac dyed the forest
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๐ธใPhoto Gear Guideใ
1๏ธโฃ Outfit: Hanfu / New Chinese style + round fan / oil-paper umbrella
2๏ธโฃ Essential props: Candied hawthorn / persimmon / big bowl tea (to enhance the atmosphere)
3๏ธโฃ Best shooting time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM for golden light and shadows
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๐ใAutumn Limited Delicaciesใ
๐ฅ Warm Autumn Four-Piece Set in the Hutongs:
โซ๏ธ Old Beijing Hot Pot (Jubaoyuan)
โซ๏ธ Grilled Meat on Skewers (Kaorouji)
โซ๏ธ Sugar-fried Chestnuts (Qiulixiang)
โซ๏ธ Pea Jelly + Hot Pear Soup (Chatang Li)
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๐กใHelpful Tipsใ
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Best period: October 25 - November 15 (full ginkgo yellow period)
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Transportation reminder: Forbidden City / Great Wall require booking 7 days in advance!
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Dressing guide: Big temperature difference between day and night, prepare cashmere shawl + Martin boots
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"One leaf reveals the meaning of autumn, one city glimpses a thousand years
The spirit of the Forbidden City, the life in the hutongs
All hidden in this golden hue"๐
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Post by AUF. Mia 2590 | Oct 23, 2025























