The Dawn Redwood at the National Botanical Garden is at its peak! Autumn viewing + mist spray guide, save it now
by silas_atticus_winterbourne
Oct 23, 2025
📍Best viewing spots map (with photo positions)
1️⃣ Dawn Redwood Trail: Walk straight 300 meters from the entrance, on the right side, shoot against the light at 9:00 AM for a natural golden filter✨
2️⃣ Red Maple Lake: Rent a pedal boat for 20 yuan/hour, shoot the reflection of red leaves from above = instant Canada vibes🍁
3️⃣ Ginkgo Avenue: 3:30-4:00 PM slanting sunlight, 5cm thick fallen leaves on the ground, lie down to shoot and instantly get a Korean drama cover🎬
🕒Golden schedule
11.4-11.18 Dawn Redwood 100% golden, Red Maple peaks from 11.10, Ginkgo also at full bloom, all three scenes in one frame only this week! Miss it and wait a year⏳
🚗Zero self-driving plan from Tianjin
① High-speed train 30min to Beijing South → Subway Line 4 Beigongmen Station Exit A, taxi 10 yuan to Southeast Gate (less crowded!)
② Carpool group: round-trip bus + ticket + guide photo shoot = 99 yuan/person, available every weekend, comment “+1” to join the group🙋♀️
🎒Photo gear checklist
White sweater/scarf (color contrast with golden dawn redwood), transparent umbrella (pretend you’re in Kyoto), hand warmer power bank (0℃ windproof lifesaver)🔋
⚠️Tips to avoid pitfalls
① Don’t enter through the main gate! Queue for at least 1 hour, enter through Southeast Gate for fewer people and denser scenery
② No convenience stores in the park, bring your own thermos + self-heating hot pot, picnic on the lawn at noon super chill🍲
👀Hidden bonus
Behind the Science Museum’s back door are 5 “Rainbow Dawn Redwoods” — the same tree with green, gold, and red gradient, you can shoot a gradient filter with your phone, location shared in the fan group🌈
If you want to go, comment “1” below, I’ll send the carpool group link! Sign up before Wednesday to get a Botanical Garden exclusive ginkgo bookmark🍂
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