Beijing's autumn is legendary! Olympic Forest Park Tower Ginkgo Grove photo spot for free

The 20-acre ginkgo grove under the Olympic Tower is incredibly photogenic, with golden waves brushing against the "Big Nail." It's free and less crowded—miss it and you'll have to wait a whole year❗

🌾Top 3 must-visit highlights

1. Iconic tower and forest combo: The golden C-spot north of Hehe Archway Road offers a wide-angle view capturing the entire ginkgo-surrounded Olympic Forest Park Tower. Shooting with the light behind you avoids glare on the tower, making the shot perfect.
2. Quiet and less crowded: Compared to the South Garden ginkgo area, this spot has half the visitors. You can even have the place to yourself before 8 AM.
3. Enjoy day and night: Capture the golden forest sea by day and stay for the Olympic Forest Park Tower light show at dusk for full autumn romance.

📸1-hour quick route (with shooting tips)

1. Popular C-spot (north of Hehe Archway): Shoot from a low angle looking up, using ginkgo branches as foreground to instantly create a framed autumn masterpiece.
2. Stroll through the forest path: Place your phone on the ground shooting upward to capture falling leaves in motion, with blue sky and golden hues for a super soothing effect.
3. Central axis viewing platform: Use a telephoto lens to compress the scene, capturing the ginkgo and Olympic Tower together in the distance, full of atmosphere.

💡Avoid pitfalls & practical tips

- Bloom period & tickets: Peak from late October to early November, lasting about 10 days; the park is free and no reservation is needed.
- Transportation & timing: Take subway Line 8 or 15 to Olympic Park Station, exit G, then walk 100 meters north; the least crowded times are before 8 AM or on weekdays.

🚶Nearby activities

After enjoying the ginkgo, head to the China National Arts and Crafts Museum for exhibitions, then shop and dine at Beitou Shopping Park for a full day itinerary.

This limited-time autumn beauty won’t wait—grab your partner and rush over!