Beijing's ancient architecture looks its most charming when set against the golden hues of autumn leaves. Here are 10 themed routes that offer a delightful combination of historical landmarks and autumn scenery. Come and check them out!
Route 1: The Most Poetic Ginkgo Avenues in Beijing Parks
Area: Dongcheng District
Route: Ditan Park → Yonghe Temple → Confucius Temple and the Imperial College Museum
Time Needed: 1 day
Transportation: Public transport, walking
[Photo via the Confucius Temple and the Imperial College Museum]
Ditan Park
[Photos via the Beijing Municipal Forestry and Parks Bureau]
Yonghe Temple
Route 2: Western Hills: Ancient Temples and Famous Trees with the Most Autumn Charm
Area: Haidian District
Route: Dajue Temple → Jiufeng National Forest Park
Time Needed: 1 day
Transportation: Self-driving, public transport
[Photo via the WeChat account "Beijing Dajue Temple"]
Jiufeng National Forest Park
[Photo via VCG]
Route 3: Badachu Park: The Red Leaves at Their Most Brilliant
Area: Shijingshan District
Route: Badachu Park → Xishan Greenway (Shijingshan Section)
Time Needed: 1 day
Transportation: Self-driving, public transport
Badachu Park
Route 4: Tanzhe Temple: The Must-See Ginkgo Trees
Area: Mentougou District
Route: Jietai Temple → Tangu commercial area → Tanzhe Temple
Time Needed: 1 day
Transportation: Self-driving
Jietai Temple
TANKO commercial area
Tanzhe Temple
Route 5: Which Is More Beautiful in Autumn, Hongluo Temple or Yanqi Lake?
Area: Huairou District
Route: Shentangyu Natural Scenic Area → Yanqi Lake → Hongluo Temple
Time Needed: 2 days
Transportation: Self-driving, public transport
[Photo via the WeChat account of Hongluo Temple Scenic Area]
Shentangyu Scenic Area
[Photo via the Web Portal of Beijing]
Yanqihu
Route 6: Pofengling: Where Beijing's Autumn Reds Are Brightest
Area: Fangshan District
Route: Yunju Temple → Pofengling
Time Needed: 1 day
Transportation: Self-driving
[Photo via the Yunju Temple Stone Sutra Museum]
Pofengling
[Photo via the WeChat account "Beijing Fangshan"]
Route 7: Lao She's Former Residence: The Stunning Persimmon Trees
Area: Dongcheng and Xicheng Districts
Route: Lao She's Former Residence → Beihai Park
Time Needed: 1 day
Transportation: Public transport
Lao She's Former Residence
[Photo via the WeChat account "Beijing Dongcheng"]
Beihai Park
[Photo via the official ticket platform of the Beijing Municipal Administration of Parks]
Route 8: From Cheng'en Temple's Golden Ginkgoes to Beijing's Timeless Handicrafts
Area: Shijingshan District
Route: Cheng'en Temple → Fahai Temple → Fahai Temple Forest Park
Time Needed: 1 day
Transportation: Self-driving, walking
Cheng'en Temple
Fahai Temple
Route 9: Wanshou Temple: Where Autumn Beauty Meets Art
Area: Haidian District
Route: Wanshou Temple → Beijing Stone Carving Art Museum (Wuta Temple) → Zizhuyuan Park
Time Needed: 1 day
Transportation: Self-driving, hiking
Beijing Stone Carving Art Museum (Wuta Temple)
Wanshou Temple
Zizhuyuan Park
Route 10: Lu Xun Museum: The Golden Ginkgo Trees Outside the Window
Area: Xicheng District
Route: Beijing Lu Xun Museum → White Pagoda of Miaoying Temple → Temple of Ancient Monarchs
Time Needed: 1 day
Transportation: Public transport, walking
[Photo via Beijing Lu Xun Museum]
Temple of Ancient Monarchs
[Photo via VCG]
White Pagoda of Miaoying Temple
[Photo via VCG]
(Source: Official WeChat account of the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism)
