Beijing's Yanqing District has a higher altitude and lower temperature compared to the downtown area. Leaves here change color earlier, making it one of the first places in Beijing to experience the arrival of autumn. In the golden September, a great time for outings, come and explore the beauty of fall here at weekends!

On September 10, Beijing Expo Park kicked off its fourth Expo Park Red Leaves Cultural Festival, which will last through mid to late October. The great varieties of red leaf trees and more than 150 types of colorful leaf trees in the resort area present a gradual change of view from red to yellow. The park has offered two special sightseeing routes.

Recommended spots
Ginkgo Avenue

Located on the west side of the Chinese pavilion, with tall ginkgo trees on both sides.

Maple Avenue

Located on the central east-west axis of the Chinese Horticultural Exhibition Area, with acer truncatum planted on both sides.

Heart of the Expo Park

Looking from above, the Fanghua Terrace decorated with red leaves forms the shape of a heart.

Memories of Autumn

Located on the north side of the Beijing Garden Courtyard, the red and yellow leaves on this scene make a sharp contrast with the gray buildings.

After enjoying red leaves, you can also visit nearby attractions to appreciate the autumn scenery of Beijing.

Four Seasons Flower Sea

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The 2024 Flower Sea Valley Tourism Season in Sihai Town, Yanqing District has kicked off in early August and will last until October. Marigolds, sunflowers, lavender, and other flowers form a colorful sea of flowers spanning thousands of acres.

Address: Sihai Town, Yanqing District (next to No. 323 Provincial Road)

Yongning Ancient Town

Yongning Town has a long history and is among Beijing's second group of Historic Districts. Visitors can explore ancient streets, Catholic churches, ancient temples, and other attractions.

Address: Changchi Road, Yongning Town, Yanqing District

Gui River Night Painting

Gui River Night Painting, an immersive live performance with ethnic features, is staged from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and legal holidays, enabling visitors to enjoy the pleasure of both boating on the river and watching performance.

Address: East side of Xiadu Bridge, Yanqing District

(Source: Official WeChat account of Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism)