The capital city of Beijing is ushering in its most brilliant fall moments with the official launch of the "2025 Colorful Beijing Fall Foliage Season" series of events. The city has introduced three main categories of fall experiences: "Colorful Parks," "Golden Fall Galleries," and "Vibrant Forests." These experiences range from the magnificent, layered forests of the distant suburbs to the poetic beauty of colorful foliage and fallen maple leaves lining the city's streets and alleys. Residents are invited to enjoy the splendid fall scenery and share in the achievements of the garden city's development.
"Colorful Parks" for Fun and Sightseeing.
A featured selection of 50 scenic parks for fall viewing. In the golden fall, the Summer Palace is exceptionally rich in autumn colors, with the vibrant leaves on Wanshou Mountain reflecting in Kunming Lake, and ginkgo trees complementing the bridges and pavilions. Step into the National Botanical Garden (North Garden) and be greeted by the lively atmosphere of fall, where dawn redwoods, Acer truncatum, and golden rain trees each display their unique charm. The cascading fields of sunflowers in Wenyu River Park are the park's top fall attraction. Ritan Park (Ritan Gongyuan), as part of the Beijing Chaoyang Garden Festival, features a chrysanthemum viewing path and a hundred-chrysanthemum exhibition, with 25,000 chrysanthemums creating a stunning scene. Tanzhe Temple, known as the "Ancient Ginkgo Temple," is full of charm. Taking photos under the thousand-year-old ginkgo trees captures the beauty of golden leaves against ancient architecture. Additionally, in Shunyi, Beijing, Gongqing Binhe Forest Park and Hanshiqiao Wetland Park offer a feast of colorful leaves from smoke trees, Acer truncatum, and ginkgo trees, creating a picturesque landscape of layered forests.
"Golden Fall Galleries" for a Leisurely Stroll Through Autumn's Charm.
A selection of 30 gallery-like spots as beautiful as brocade. For those who enjoy a city walk, you can stroll down the "Ginkgo Avenue" in Sanlitun, where the warm sun filters through layers of autumn leaves, making you feel as if you've stepped into an autumn dream. On Chegongzhuang Avenue, golden ginkgoes and pink roses inject natural vitality into the bustling city. Along both sides of the Left Bank Road of the Yongding River in Daxing, ginkgo and ash trees dress the road in colorful attire, earning it the title of one of the "Top 10 Most Beautiful Country Roads in Beijing." The Shijingshan section of the Xishan Greenway connects with the greenways of Haidian, Beijing and Mentougou, Beijing to form the "Mountain and Water Green Chain" of western Beijing. Smoke trees and five-lobed maples paint the mountains and fields into a colorful scroll, fully displaying the charm of the golden fall.
"Vibrant Forests" for Exploring the Countryside.
A curated recommendation of 20 colorful leaf forests where autumn's beauty abounds. "Climb high to see the colorful forest, the golden peak reflects the autumn light." The "Golden Peak and Colorful Forest" scenery at Mount Miaofeng in Mentougou, Beijing, maximizes the colors of fall, allowing you to feel the refreshing high-mountain autumn breeze and the stunning impact of natural colors. Changping Thirteen Tombs National Forest Park features ancient towering trees and brilliant colorful leaves, and visitors can also appreciate the profound history and culture while exploring. The "Spectacular Smoke Trees" at Pofeng Ridge in Fangshan, Beijing, is a must-see, with waves of red creating an experience like an "autumn red maple feast." Friends who love ginkgo trees can visit Tianyuan Country Park in Fengtai, Beijing, where the branches are full of golden leaves, making it a popular spot for photography enthusiasts.
Popular transportation routes connect classic fall viewing spots.
The Miyun 101 Lakeside Autumn-Chasing Route follows National Highway 101 northward to encounter the ancient town's autumn charm at Beijing W Town.
The Fanqi Road Autumn Scenery Tour winds along the mountain road, with every turn feeling like opening an autumn-themed mystery box.
There are also the Aobei Golden Autumn Corridor, the Baili Landscape Gallery, and the Yongding River Ecological Corridor. Each route has its own exclusive autumn memories waiting for you to unlock!
Whether you're strolling through a park or walking down a street, you can immerse yourself in the romance and surprises of fall. Come to Beijing, check in at this city-wide autumn festival, and share in the beauty of a colorful Beijing fall