Thanks to carefully planned combinations of tree species and landscape design, Beijing's citywide colorful foliage coverage has now reached 23.2 percent. These 12 scenic autumn routes will guide you through the city's most beautiful autumn scenery!

Golden Autumn Gallery of Western Beijing (National Highway G109, approximately 70 km)

This route combines natural and cultural landscapes, offering varied scenery in all four seasons, far from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Attractions: Western Beijing Rose Fairyland, Jingxi Ancient Trail, Miaofeng Mountain Section of the Xishan Peak-Overlooking Forest Trail, Miaofeng Mountain Scenic Area, Ancient Tree Grove in Lingshui Village, Shuanglong Gorge, Xiaolongmen National Forest Park

Autumn Colors Among Temples and Forests (National Highway G108, approximately 85 km)

This route connects numerous scenic areas, blending natural beauty with a rich cultural heritage.

Attractions: Ancient Tree Grove at Tanzhe Temple, Ancient Trees at Guanghui Temple, Qianling Mountain, Lianshi Lake Park, Ancient Tree Grove at Jietai Temple Suburban Park, Beigong National Forest Park, Tianmen Mountain Forest Park, Jiangjuntuo Scenic Area, Xishan Peak-Overlooking Forest Trail (Tanzhe Temple Section), Pofengling Scenic Area, Ancient Tree Grove in Shenglian Mountain, Xiayunling National Forest Park, Hongjing Road, Baihua Mountain National Nature Reserve

Yongding River Ecological Corridor (Zuodi Road along the Yongding River, approximately 60 km)

Stretching along the Yongding River, this route combines natural scenery with cultural heritage.

Attractions: Beijing Wildlife Park, Yongding River Forest Ranch & Off-Road Park, Langfa Urban Forest Park, Yongding River Green Harbor, Wanping Lake, Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression Memorial Sculpture Park, Lüdi Park, Xiaoyue Lake, Yamenkou Urban Forest Park, Beijing Garden Expo Park, Jingxi Sports Center in Winter Olympics Park, Yongding River Leisure Forest Park, Lianshi Lake Wetland Park, Shougang Garden Demonstration New Area

Scenic Route 318 (Changchi Road, approximately 65 km)

This route features flower fields and tree-lined trails. You can climb for panoramic views and explore ancient towns. The autumn scenery varies from section to section, offering a rich and diverse experience.

Attractions: Beijing Ming Tombs National Forest Park, Seven-Arch Bridge Flower Sea, Oak Valley Boardwalk, Yanshou Hiking Trail Humen Loop, Winding Mountain Section of Changchi Road, Yongning Ancient Town, Baihebao Reservoir (known as the "Heaven Lake in Yan Mountains") 

Urban Autumn Stroll Route (Ritan Park – Dongba, approximately 25 km)

From Ritan Park to Dongba, follow the Chaoyang Greenway and experience a blend of history and modern vitality.

Attractions: Ritan Park, Sanlitun, Chaoyang Park, Guanghua Road, Honglingjin Park, Liangma River, Chaoyang Greenway, Jiangfu Park, Dongba Country Park

Aobei Golden Autumn Corridor (Aobei Route Section, approximately 11 km)

Along this route, you can admire catalpa groves, red maples, ginkgo trees, and a variety of colorful foliage, with forests displaying layers of autumn color along the way.

Attractions: Aobei Forest Park, Taiping Country Park, Hexin Park, Huoying Park, Banta Country Park

Green Corridor in Eastern Suburbs (Grand Canal–Central Green Forest Park, approximately 27 km)

Combining leisure and fitness with science education, this route offers varied scenery in all four seasons, along with cultural and artistic sights along the way.

Attractions: Bifu Road area, Dongjiao Forest Park, Songzhuang Cultural and Creative Park, Liuzhuang Park, Grand Canal Forest Park, Central Green Forest Park

Autumn Stroll Along Fanqi Road (Fanqi Road, approximately 40 km)

Yanqi Lake's blue waters and surrounding mountains complement the Mutianyu Great Wall. This route connects multiple attractions, with picturesque scenery along the way.
Attractions: Mutianyu Great Wall, Shentangyu Natural Scenic Area, Shentangyu Boardwalk, Winding Mountain Section of Fanqi Road, Ancient Tree Grove at Hongluo Temple, Yanqi Lake West Mountain Boardwalk, Yanqi Lake

Baili Landscape Gallery (Laichi Road and Qianxiao Road, approximately 20 km)

Set against the Yan Mountains and the Bai River, this route blends geological wonders with cultural heritage, offering poetic views of mountains and rivers.
Attractions: China Yanqing Global Geopark, Baili Landscape Gallery, Petrified Wood National Geopark, Dishui Lake Scenic Area

First Stop for Autumn Foliage in Northern Beijing (National Highway G111, approximately 90 km)
Forests and the Great Wall complement each other, presenting a beautiful landscape of mountains and rivers. This is one of the areas in Beijing where leaves turn red earliest.

Attractions: Lanian Road, Glacier Viewing Area, Baihe Wetland Ecological Park, Tianchi Gorge Scenic Area, Ziyun Mountain Scenic Area, Baiquan Mountain Scenic Area, Qinglong Gorge Scenic Area, Huairou Urban Forest Park

Miyun Lakeside Autumn Route (National Highway G101, approximately 75 km)

Riverside forests line the route, which winds along a reservoir's southern shore. The scenery changes with each season, bringing together nature and culture.

Attractions: Southern Shore of Miyun Reservoir, Yexian Tower Cultural Leisure Park, Mabei Road, Both Sides of National Highway G101 between Mujiayu Town and Gubeikou Town, Songcao Road, Simatai Great Wall, Jinshanling Great Wall, Beijing WTown

Wucai–Jinhai Autumn Colors Route (Pinggu Section of Changjin Road, approximately 38.1 km)
Riverside forests and waterways intertwine, and historical sites and natural wonders complement each other, with picturesque scenery in all four seasons.

Attractions: Wucai Qianshan, Yuejing Park, Pinggu Wetland Park, Jinhai Lake Scenic Area

(Source: Official WeChat account of the Beijing Municipal Forestry and Parks Bureau)