No need to travel all the way to the Greater Khingan Mountains! We've found the ceiling of autumn scenery in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region🍂
Escape to the mountains for the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday, and encounter the golden forest sea of Bashang, limited to just 30 days a year.
A massive 23,000-acre resort area with over 80% forest coverage, offering a one-stop experience of forests, adorable animals, and autumn harvest activities.
📸✨ Must-visit photo spots
▫️ Yunting Observation Deck | Climb the rainbow wooden boardwalk to the top for a panoramic view of the endless golden forest sea. It's the best vantage point for autumn scenery in Bashang, and the grandeur is simply legendary.
▫️ Treetop Glass Walkway | Walk above the canopy with golden autumn leaves beneath your feet, unlocking a unique high-altitude perspective for autumn viewing.
▫️ Birch Forest | [Ace photo spot] A golden carpet of fallen leaves. The lighting is best before 8:00 AM or in the evening, creating a perfect atmosphere of light and shadow.
▫️ Tianjing Lake & Agate Lake | The autumn colors of the forest are reflected on the lake surface. With the interplay of lake and mountain scenery, it's a real-life autumn "sky mirror."
▫️ Forest Ranch | Hobbit houses are scattered across the golden meadows. You can feed alpacas and sika deer—a super healing experience for family trips.
▫️ Colorful Suspension Bridge | Swaying across the valley, surrounded by red and yellow autumn leaves, it's perfect for both fun and photos.
▫️ Secret Market | 18 autumn-themed photo scenes, featuring fallen leaf floral art and interactive elf NPCs, full of fairytale vibes.
🌽🎑 Limited Time | Colorful Forest Autumn Harvest Festival
You must experience the vibrant atmosphere of the Bashang autumn harvest!
Corn, pumpkins, potatoes, and dried sweet potatoes are neatly laid out to dry, creating a scene of abundant harvest.
Taste dried sweet potatoes and sea buckthorn on-site for an immersive experience of northern rural harvest fun.
🏕️ Accommodation | Stay inside the scenic area for priority access to golden photo hours!
✅ Colorful Forest International Resort Hotel | Five-star standard, quality vacation, with a full range of business/family room types.
✅ Squirrel Inn | Squirrel-themed, with a children's play area, the top choice for families with kids.
✅ 16-Degree Hotel | Chinese-style forest guest rooms, high cost-performance, suitable for friends and couples.
👉 Rooms are in high demand for the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day, so remember to book in advance. Staying in the park allows you to wake up early and photograph the autumn scenery without the crowds.
🚙 Travel Guide
▪️ Road Trip | Beijing → Jingcheng Expressway → G95 Capital Ring Expressway, Datan Exit. The drive takes 3–3.5 hours. Free parking is available at the scenic area.
▪️ Public Transport | Take Bus 936 to Fengning Passenger Station, then transfer to the Datan shuttle bus. You can also check for direct scenic area shuttle buses.
▪️ Best Viewing Period: Mid-September to mid-October. The peak autumn colors are from Sep 15 to Oct 10, which perfectly coincides with the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day.
🧣 Travel Tips
The temperature difference between day and night in Bashang is extreme❗ Be sure to pack a windbreaker or a light down jacket.
Choose outfits in off-white, caramel, or warm orange tones to make your photos pop against the golden forest.
For photography, aim for the soft light of early morning or sunset; there are fewer people and the scenery is stunning.