A Guide to Enjoying Autumn in Beijing

Where to Have Fun?

Autumn has returned with its mesmerizing colors. If you are still wondering where to find the best autumn views in Beijing, check out this guide!

1

DitanPark (Temple of Earth) 

DitanPark (Temple of Earth) 

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Location

Inside Ditan Park boasts over 200 ginkgo trees that were planted in the late 1950s. During late autumn every year, the golden leaves of these trees fall and cover the ground, creating a joyful atmosphere for visitors strolling down the avenues there joyful.

Best Time to Visit: Early November

2

Badachu Park

Badachu Park

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Location

As autumn has arrived, more than 100,000 trees in Badachu Park have changed their colors, creating a stunning display from the base of the mountain to its summit. The vibrant hues of the fall leaves, combined with the lush evergreen pines and cypresses, create a picturesque scene that resembles a painting.

Best Time to Visit: From October to November

3

Fragrant Hills Park

Fragrant Hills Park 

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Location

Fragrant Hills Park is adorned with crimson leaves that bring lively hues to the refreshing autumn weather.

Best Time to Visit: Late October to mid-November

4

Xishan National Forest Park

Xishan National Forest Park

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Location

Xishan National Forest Park boasts a vast expanse of red leaves, with the Red Leaf Ridge, Sipingtai Area, and Red Leaf Grand Canyon being the prime locations to see autumn leaves. The total viewing area spans 2,000 mu (about 1.33 square kilometers).

Best Time to Visit: Late October to mid-November

5

Jinhai Lake Scenic Area

Jinhai Lake Scenic Area

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Location

The Jinhai Lake Scenic Area is renowned for its abundant variety of trees with colorful leaves, including over ten species such as Cotinus coggygria (smoke trees), Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple' (purple-leaved smoke trees), and Sophora japonica 'Winter Gold' (golden-leaved Chinese scholar trees).

Best Time to Visit: October to November

6

Badaling National 

Forest Park

Badaling National Forest Park

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Location

Badaling National Forest Park boasts over 50,000 colorful trees, including smoke trees and Shandong maple trees. Owing to its elevated altitude and substantial temperature fluctuations between day and night, a vast expanse of leaves have turned red on October 8 and will last until October 30, rendering this time frame perfect for sightseeing.

Best Time to Visit: October

7

Olympic Forest Park 

Olympic Forest Park 

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Location

With over 100,000 colorful trees, Olympic Forest Park offers a romantic autumn scenery for Beijing's residents. The golden reeds in the wetland located in the southern part of the park can be enjoyed until the end of November.

Best Time to Visit: Mid-October to late November

8

Mutianyu section 

of the Great Wall

Mutianyu section of the Great Wall

[Photo via Tuchong]

Location

Every year in mid-October every year, the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall becomes a picturesque haven, as a 3,000-meter-long stretch of red leaves gradually changes color. The vibrant red leaves perfectly complement the magnificent Great Wall, creating a stunning autumn scene.

Best Time to Visit: October to November

(Source: The Beijing News) 

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