What are the best months to travel to Beijing?

September-October. This is the best time to travel to Beijing. Autumn in Beijing is the most beautiful of the year. At this time, the air is crisp, the climate is pleasant, and the air quality is the best. Especially from late October (before and after frost) to early November, it is the time when the red leaves are in full bloom, and the famous Xiangshan "Red Leaf Festival" will also be held during this period. Another good time for sightseeing in Beijing is from early December to mid-February of the following year. If you come to Beijing at this time, you must visit the temple fairs in Beijing. The first month of the first lunar month (from the 30th to the 1st day of February in the lunar calendar) is the day when most temple fairs are held. Changdian, Wuxiancai Temple, Baiyun Temple, Yonghe Temple, Dongyue Temple, Longtan Lake, etc. will hold grand temple fairs, and there will be huge crowds of people everywhere. , bustling with excitement, a harmonious and joyful scene.

Shichahai, a historical and cultural tourist attraction in Beijing:

1. Shichahai is a historical and cultural tourist attraction in Beijing and a historical and cultural reserve in Beijing. It is located in Xicheng District, the central city, adjacent to the central axis of Beijing. The water area is 336,000 square meters. It is connected to the Zhongnanhai water area. It is the only open scenic spot with open water in the inner city of Beijing. It is also the largest historical district in Beijing with the most complete preservation of style. It is planned and constructed in Beijing. occupies a unique position in history. Among the 25 historical and cultural reserves approved in Beijing in 2000, the Shichahai area is the largest.

2. Shichahai includes the three waters of Qianhai, Houhai and Xihai (also known as Jishuitan) and adjacent areas. It echoes the "First Three Seas" and is commonly known as the "Back Three Seas". Shichahai is also written as "Shichahai". There were originally ten Buddhist temples around it, so it was so called. Since the Qing Dynasty, it has been a place for summer entertainment and one of the scenic spots in Yanjing. Many ancient buildings in the Shichahai Scenic Area play an important role in the history of Beijing's urban construction and development as well as its political and cultural history. The main representatives include Prince Gong's Mansion and Garden, Soong Ching Ling's Former Residence and Prince Chun's Mansion, Guo Moruo Memorial Hall, Bell and Drum Tower, Deshengmen Archery Tower, Guanghua Temple, Huitong Temple and Huixian Hall.

3. The famous "Scenery of the Imperial Capital" praises the charm of Shichahai with the words "Spring in West Lake, Summer in Qinhuai, and Autumn in Dongting". Shichahai Scenic Area has beautiful scenery and is known as the "water town in the north". With the increase in tourists, some ancient cultural shops, snack streets and bars have gradually appeared here. Therefore, it has become one of the cultural streets in Beijing.

Reference source Baidu Encyclopedia--Shichahai (Beijing tourist attraction)