Autumn in Beijing is the pinnacle of Chinese aesthetics!!

โœจ "When autumn arrives, Beijing turns into Beiping"
Lao She did not deceive me! Yellow leaves, red walls, glazed tiles reflecting the clear skyโ€”this ancient capitalโ€™s autumn colors are the essence of Eastern romance engraved in the bones๏ฝž
Keep this exclusive "Beijing Autumn Pursuit Guide" to unlock the most photogenic stunning spots๐Ÿ“ธ

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๐Ÿใ€7-Day In-Depth Travel Itineraryใ€‘
๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ๐Ÿ: Deep Autumn Appreciation in the Forbidden City
๐Ÿ‘‰ Must-visit: Wenhua Hall Ginkgo Avenue โ†’ Cining Palace Garden โ†’ Corner Tower at Sunset
๐Ÿ’ก Secret spot: The red walls and ginkgo portraits on both sides of Xiehe Gate are stunning! Recommended to wear Hanfu or plain long dresses

๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ๐Ÿ: Classic Central Axis Tour
๐Ÿ“ 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)

๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ๐Ÿ‘: Royal Garden Showdown
โœ… Summer Palace: Suzhou Shore with reed flowers like flying snow + Back Lake maples
โœ… Old Summer Palace: Western-style building ruins and the visual impact of golden phoenix trees

๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ๐Ÿ’: Great Wall Spectacular
๐Ÿš  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

๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ๐Ÿ“: Artistic Hidden Gems
โ–ช๏ธ Dajue Temple: Drink Zen tea under a 900-year-old ancient ginkgo tree
โ–ช๏ธ Red Brick Art Museum: Contemporary architecture meets the geometric aesthetics of red leaves

๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ๐Ÿ”: Urban Forest Walk
๐ŸŒฒ Olympic Forest Park: South Garden ginkgo forest + North Garden wetland reeds, the perfect picnic spot

๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ๐Ÿ•: Suburban Treasure Recommendations
๐Ÿš— 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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๐Ÿ“ธใ€Photo Gear Guideใ€‘
1๏ธโƒฃ Outfit: Hanfu / New Chinese style + round fan / oil-paper umbrella
2๏ธโƒฃ Essential props: Candied hawthorn / persimmon / big bowl tea (to enhance the atmosphere)
3๏ธโƒฃ Best shooting time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM for golden light and shadows

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๐Ÿ‚ใ€Autumn Limited Delicaciesใ€‘
๐Ÿ”ฅ Warm Autumn Four-Piece Set in the Hutongs:
โ–ซ๏ธ Old Beijing Hot Pot (Jubaoyuan)
โ–ซ๏ธ Grilled Meat on Skewers (Kaorouji)
โ–ซ๏ธ Sugar-fried Chestnuts (Qiulixiang)
โ–ซ๏ธ Pea Jelly + Hot Pear Soup (Chatang Li)

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๐Ÿ’กใ€Helpful Tipsใ€‘
โœ… Best period: October 25 - November 15 (full ginkgo yellow period)
โœ… Transportation reminder: Forbidden City / Great Wall require booking 7 days in advance!
โœ… 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"๐Ÿ’›

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Post by AUF. Mia 2590 | Oct 23, 2025

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