Beijing is about to usher in the most beautiful moment! Autumn is getting stronger, miss these autumn viewing spots in Beijing and wait for another year

As an ancient capital with a long history, autumn in Beijing always seems to have a profound meaning. Autumn afternoons under the century-old imperial city are often filled with the leisurely feeling of "quiet years", and in Yu Dafu's essay "Autumn in the Old Capital", we can see the lonely side of Beijing's autumn. No matter what, the autumn colors in Beijing are always a beauty that cannot be missed: in the urban area, the ancient ginkgo trees decorate Beijing in a golden color; in the suburbs, in addition to the always crowded Fragrant Hills, there are countless autumn scenery in the mountains and fields that are fascinating. This time, we will share many classic places to enjoy autumn inside and outside the city, taking you to experience Beijing’s short but colorful autumn and experience the most beautiful season in Beijing

End of October to mid-November | Exotic style

The Sanlitun Embassy District in autumn is one of the most famous autumn scenes in Beijing. The Embassy District, which is only a stone's throw away from the flashy and bustling Taikoo Li in Sanlitun, always has a quiet scene, but the arrival of autumn makes it even more attractive than Taikoo Li. The streets full of ginkgo trees, reflecting the different styles of embassy buildings of various countries, and the staff of foreign embassies passing by from time to time, make the autumn here quite exotic; and the armed police soldiers in dark green military uniforms patrolling in line add to this. Solemn atmosphere.

The Embassy of Cameroon and the Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Congo, located on East Fifth Street, can be said to be the highlight buildings in the autumn scenery of the embassy district: the exterior walls of the two embassies are orange-yellow and similar to ginkgo leaves. The golden color, the color blocks formed by the building and the dense ginkgo leaves, can be regarded as a unique and beautiful composition idea when taking photos here.

End of October to mid-November | Old City Feelings

Diaoyutai Ginkgo Forest, together with the Temple of Earth and the Ginkgo Avenue of Yonghegong Lama Temple, are known as the "three major Ginkgo Avenues in Beijing", and this is also It is one of the oldest autumn landscape viewing spots in Beijing. Nearly a thousand ginkgo trees are neatly arranged outside the east wall of the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse. The tree crowns merge in the air, forming a golden dome in autumn. Although there is noisy traffic next to it, for old Beijingers, this is regarded as a well-established autumn viewing spot in the capital.

Mid-to-early November is the most brilliant time of Diaoyutai Ginkgo Avenue. The color of the ginkgo leaves is the most vivid at this time, and the leaves gradually begin to fall. Come here to watch it at this time. There is a thick patch of bright orange in the sky and on the ground, dotted with dark and straight tree trunks in the middle. This is not only the favorite autumn scene of old Beijingers, but also people who come here specially to take wedding photos or portraits. There are also many visitors.

End of October to mid-November | Classical and quiet

Enter from the west gate of Ditan Park and walk towards the north area of ??the park, which is the Ginkgo Avenue of Ditan Park. The ginkgo trees here are said to be as old as the Temple of Earth itself. Compared with Diaoyutai Ginkgo Avenue, which is exposed to the traffic on the street, the Ginkgo Avenue in Ditan Park provides tourists with a more quiet viewing space; and against the backdrop of the vermilion door openings in the courtyard, the place is filled with autumn. It has a strong ancient "royal" atmosphere.

There are many tourists in Ditan Park during the day, but it is obviously much quieter in the evening. In addition, the sun sets at this time, and the afterglow of the setting sun also makes the golden yellow of the ginkgo leaves in the park even more translucent. Therefore, if you arrive at dusk, you can witness the most beautiful moment of ginkgo in the Temple of Earth.

End of October to mid-November | Buddhist Autumn Outing

Yonghe Temple has always been famous for its incense, and with the arrival of autumn, the Ginkgo Avenue at the entrance of Yonghe Temple has become the brightest at the moment. eye-catching scenery. Entering the gate of Yonghe Lama Temple, there is a chariot road (the passage used by emperors in ancient times) which is less than 200 meters long - that is, the Ginkgo Avenue of Yonghe Lama Temple. The golden ginkgo leaves on both sides of the road and the Zhaotai Gate at the end of the road make the autumn colors of Yonghegong Lama Temple more like the ancient Zen spirit of Tibetan Buddhism than other places.

Mid-October to mid-November | Vibrant ancient style

As one of the most famous Great Walls in the suburbs of Beijing, the Mutianyu Great Wall is not only because of its dangerous terrain, but also the autumn on the Great Wall makes people wonder. People are dazzling. There are many types of trees in the mountain forests on both sides of the Great Wall, and they change color at different times in autumn. In early autumn, you can see the green background of the mountains, dotted with maple trees from light yellow, golden to bright red and deep red, giving the picture a rich sense of layering. The colorful maple forests all over the mountains and plains are densely covered on both sides of the ancient Great Wall. They are the magnificent autumn scenery of the Mutianyu Great Wall that is very Chinese in ancient style.

The Mutianyu Great Wall is crowded with tourists all year round, but most tourists arrive between 9 am and 3 pm. If you want to take photos of people with the autumn scenery of Mutianyu Great Wall as the background, it is recommended to go outside this time period. If you have enough time, you can stay one night in a farmhouse near Mutianyu Scenic Area so that you can get up early and take photos.

Mid-October - Mid-November | Fairy Tale World

Pofengling Scenic Area is located about 80 kilometers southwest of Beijing. Compared with other scenic spots, Pofengling is more like a huge "orchard": from the entrance of the mountain on foot, you can see the mountains full of persimmon trees, pecan trees, mountain apricot trees and wild jujube bushes.

Ripe fruits hang all over the branches, making Pofengling Scenic Area like a fairy tale world. In addition, among the maple trees all over the mountains and plains of Pofengling, the bright red and bright yellow maples, cotinus, etc. are also very eye-catching.

Every October to November is the time when the red leaves in Pofengling are most gorgeous. During this period, the Pofengling Red Leaves Festival makes the usually quiet valley become lively. The 2018 Pofengling Red Leaves Festival starts from October 1st and ends on November 15th. The best time to view the red leaves in Pofengling is from October 15th to November 15th.

Early October to early November | Hiking in the mountains

This is known as the "back garden of Beijing" and is the only virgin forest in Beijing. Located 160 kilometers north of Beijing, Huairou Laogoumen Primeval Forest has an altitude of about 1,700 meters, so autumn begins here earlier than in other areas. The nearly 3-hour drive from Beijing city allows the Laogoumen primeval forest to retain the tranquility that is rare in other scenic spots.

Since October, the primeval forest of Laogoumen has begun to show its autumn colors. Hiking on the trails in the mountains is a great way to experience the autumn in Laogoumen from up close. Walking through the colorful mountain forests under the clear blue sky, if you are lucky, you may encounter small wild animals such as pheasants and hares.

Mid-October to mid-November | Highway blockbusters

Most of the autumn scenery around Beijing is mainly for viewing on foot, but the Baili Landscape Gallery in Yanqing is suitable for self-driving or cycling enthusiasts It provides an excellent place to watch autumn colors. Baili Landscape Gallery is actually a winding mountain road in the Yanqing section of Luanchi Road in Yanqing, with a total length of about 56 kilometers (112 miles). It is named because of the picturesque scenery along the way. Autumn also arrives early at Baili Landscape Gallery. The rock walls on the roadside are covered with red ivy, and the various plants in the mountains also become colorful as the temperature drops. The winding roads shuttle through it, just like the romantic scenes in road movies.

The most beautiful moment of the year in Beijing is coming, and it also coincides with the National Day holiday. Whether you are resident in Beijing and have no long-distance travel plans, or you are a tourist who comes to Beijing for a special trip. These autumn travel destinations will definitely leave you with the best memories of Beijing.