Beijing Autumn Viewing Guide

P1-P2 Yongxinbao Red Leaf Forest Free
Around mid-October every year, rows of red maple leaves and yellow leaves
Location: Yongxinbao Village, Yanqing (no need to enter the village, right by the roadside)
P3 Huairou Yanqi Lake West Mountain Trail Free
Early to mid-November, beginner trail, beautiful scenery, child and elderly friendly
Location: Huairou Yanqi Lake P5 Parking Lot
P4 Haidian Moshuyuan Ginkgo Forest Free
Early November, a whole ginkgo forest, great for walking kids and pets, a good place for leisure strolls
Location: South Gate of Moshuyuan, Tiancun, Haidian (10 minutes from Tiancun Station on Metro Line 6)
P5 Haidian Danqingpu Park Free
Early November, ginkgo forest park, good for walking kids and strolling, great for photos
Location: Danqingpu Park, Haidian
P6 Beijing Institute of Technology Free (ID required)
Early November, photo spots in front of dormitory and teaching buildings
Stroll through the campus and feel the autumn atmosphere of the university
Location: Beijing Institute of Technology (Exit D Southwest at Weigongcun Station, Line 4)
P7 Dahualing, Jingzhuang Town, Yanqing District Free
Late October to early November, a small poplar forest by the mountain, relatively less crowded
When the weather is clear, the light is very beautiful, a golden scene, recommended to visit along the way
Pay attention to safety during fire prevention period
Location: Dahualing, Yaowan Road, Jingzhuang Town
P8 Cheng'en Temple Reservation required (Free)
Mid to late November, Modekou, Shijingshan District, ancient ginkgo trees at Cheng'en Temple, open free for a limited time each autumn, check Shijingshan cultural tourism info and book in advance, recommended to walk along the Jingxi Ancient Road Modekou Street nearby
Location: Cheng'en Temple, Modekou (less than 1 km walk from Modekou Station, Line 11)
P9 West Diaoyutai Ginkgo Avenue Free
Around mid-November, divided into east and west sections, best light after 3 PM, excellent for photos
Location: West Diaoyutai Ginkgo Avenue (Metro Line 16 Ganjiaokou C & Yuyuantan East Gate D & Bus Rapid Transit Line 4 Baiduizi East)
P10 Beijing Expo Park Ticket required
Beijing Yanqing Expo Park, late October to early November, large park, Yongning Pavilion, China Pavilion, many scenic spots worth seeing, autumn scenery everywhere with maple and ginkgo leaves, suitable for walking kids and cycling, nearby attractions include Yudushan, Wild Duck Lake, Badaling
Location: Yanqing District Expo Park
P11 Banquan Rice Field Park, Yanqing Free
Mid to late October, large park with windmills, rice fields, reeds, wetlands, and forests, suitable for cycling, walking kids, team building, nearby attractions: Wild Duck Lake, Yudushan
Location: Banquan Rice Field Park, Yanqing District
P12 Wild Duck Lake Wetland Park Ticket required
November, large reed beds, migratory birds, great sunset atmosphere, a birdwatching paradise for photography enthusiasts, electric bikes and bicycles available for rent inside the park, dress warmly due to low temperature and strong wind
Location: Wild Duck Lake Wetland Park, Yanqing

Post by KATELYN MORRISON | Oct 26, 2025

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