The best time of the year to see red leaves in Beijing is in the late fall. Come to enjoy the stunning autumn scenery with your loved ones at these locations in Beijing!

Baiwangshan Forest Park

Baiwangshan Forest Park's prime time of the year to see vibrant colorful leaves is from now until mid-November.

Address: 19 Heishanhu Beikou, Haidian District, Beijing

Badachu

The Eurasian smoke trees, Shandong maple trees, Chinese pistache trees, and ginkgo trees in Badachu Park have turned golden yellow or red, with their bright leaves complementing beautifully with the ancient buildings in the park.

Address: 3 Badachu Road, Shijingshan District, Beijing

Beijing Garden Expo Park

You can behold the whole seasonal landscape from an aerial perspective from the observation deck of Yingshan (Eagle Mountain). A dynamic three-dimensional image awaits your arrival together with a vast lake, vibrant trees, and thoughtfully placed buildings.

Address: 15 Shejichang Road, Fengtai District, Beijing

Ming Tombs Reservoir

Standing at the high point of this reservoir, you can enjoy the fire-like crimson leaves ahead and azure water below spreading to the horizon in the distance. The view along the route to the reservoir is breathtakingly stunning as the red leaves flutter in the wind.

Address: Shisanling Town, Changping District, Beijing

Beijing Fenghuangling Nature Park

With its natural and mild mountain roads, the southern route in the park is relatively easy for hikers and takes around two and a half hours to complete.

Recommended spots: Pipa Pavilion, Huangpu Yard, Jiunvgang, etc.

The ideal option for family tour is the middle route, which takes about an hour to complete.

Recommended spots: Ancient ginkgo trees at Longquan Temple, Xiongshi Peak Observation Deck, Yunti Observation Deck

The northern route, including numerous well-known tourist destinations, takes roughly three to four hours to complete.

Recommended spots: Tianti Pavilion, Feilai Stone Pagoda, Dakuaidi, Shibapan, Baita Reservoir Bridge

Address: 19 Fenghuangling Road, Haidian District, Beijing

Qianlingshan Park

Colorful tree species in the scenic area include maple, Eurasian smoke trees, ginkgo, Chinese ash, Chinese red pine, etc., which are at their best time of the year for appreciating.

Please note that starting on October 8, 2024, the park's south gate has been temporarily closed, and visitors can enter it through the north gate.

Address: About 1,430 meters south to the intersection of the side road of G108 (China National Highway 108) and Jietaisi Road, Fengtai District, Beijing

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