10 Routes to Explore Ancient Architecture and Autumn Beauty

ROUTE 1

The Most Poetic Ginkgo Avenues in Beijing Parks

Ditan Park

[Photos via the Beijing Municipal Forestry and Parks Bureau]

Yonghe Temple

[Photo via the Confucius Temple and the Imperial College Museum]

Area: Dongcheng District

Route: Ditan Park → Yonghe Temple → Confucius Temple and the Imperial College Museum

Time Needed: 1 day

Transportation: Public transport, walking

ROUTE 2

Western Hills: Ancient Temples and Famous Trees with the Most Autumn Charm

[Photo via the WeChat account "Beijing Dajue Temple"]

Jiufeng National Forest Park

[Photo via VCG]

Area: Haidian District

Route: Dajue Temple → Jiufeng National Forest Park

Time Needed: 1 day

Transportation: Self-driving, public transport

ROUTE 3

Badachu Park: The Red Leaves at Their Most Brilliant

Badachu Park

Area: Shijingshan District

Route: Badachu Park → Xishan Greenway (Shijingshan Section)

Time Needed: 1 day

Transportation: Self-driving, public transport

ROUTE 4

Tanzhe Temple: The Must-See Ginkgo Trees

Jietai Temple

TANKO commercial area

Tanzhe Temple

Area: Mentougou District

Route: Jietai Temple → TANKO commercial area → Tanzhe Temple

Time Needed: 1 day

Transportation: Self-driving

ROUTE 5

Which Is More Beautiful in Autumn, Hongluo Temple or Yanqi Lake?

Shentangyu Scenic Area

[Photo via the Web Portal of Beijing]

Yanqihu

[Photo via the WeChat account of Hongluo Temple Scenic Area]

Area: Huairou District

Route: Shentangyu Natural Scenic Area → Yanqi Lake → Hongluo Temple

Time Needed: 2 days

Transportation: Self-driving, public transport

ROUTE 6

Pofengling: Where Beijing's Autumn Reds Are Brightest

[Photo via the Yunju Temple Stone Sutra Museum]

Pofengling

[Photo via the WeChat account "Beijing Fangshan"]

Area: Fangshan District

Route: Yunju Temple → Pofengling

Time Needed: 1 day

Transportation: Self-driving

ROUTE 7

Lao She's Former Residence: The Stunning Persimmon Trees

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]

Area: Dongcheng and Xicheng Districts

Route: Lao She's Former Residence → Beihai Park

Time Needed: 1 day

Transportation: Public transport

ROUTE 8

From Cheng'en Temple's Golden Ginkgoes to Beijing's Timeless Handicrafts

Cheng'en Temple

Fahai Temple

Area: Shijingshan District

Route: Cheng'en Temple → Fahai Temple → Fahai Temple Forest Park

Time Needed: 1 day

Transportation: Self-driving, walking

ROUTE 9

Wanshou Temple: Where Autumn Beauty Meets Art

Wanshou Temple

Beijing Stone Carving Art Museum (Wuta Temple)

Zizhuyuan Park

Area: Haidian District

Route: Wanshou Temple → Beijing Stone Carving Art Museum (Wuta Temple) → Zizhuyuan Park

Time Needed: 1 day

Transportation: Self-driving, hiking

ROUTE 10

Lu Xun Museum: The Golden Ginkgo Trees Outside the Window

[Photo via Beijing Lu Xun Museum]

White Pagoda of Miaoying Temple

[Photo via VCG]

Temple of Ancient Monarchs

[Photo via VCG]

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

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