The Summer Palace is still as beautiful as a painting after the start of winter!

After the start of winter, the Summer Palace is full of autumn colors. Best time to visit: Early to mid-November is the best time to enjoy the autumn scenery at the Summer Palace, when the leaves are colorful and the scenery is picturesque. The leaves are expected to gradually wither in late November, so visitors who want to enjoy the autumn scenery are advised to go as early as possible. Transportation: • Take Metro Line 4 to Beigongmen Station, and exit from Exit D to reach the Summer Palace. Ticket information: • Off-season (November 1 to March 31) ticket price is CNY 20 per ticket, and the combo ticket price is CNY 50 per ticket. Recommended tour routes: • Houxi River Scenic Area: Enter the park from the North Ruyi Gate, go east to the Houxi River Scenic Area of the Summer Palace, and enjoy colorful plants such as ash, ginkgo, and hackberry, as well as maple and oak plants along the way. Best time for photography: 9:00–10:00. • Gengzhitu Scenic Area: Enter the park from the North Ruyi Gate, go west through the Gengzhitu Scenic Area to the West Causeway, and enjoy willows, ginkgo, Chinese sweet gum, reeds, and hundreds of acres of withered lotus and reed flowers along the way. Best time for photography: 15:00–16:00. Photography tips: • Bridge on the back lake: The bridge is very artistic, and you can take a photo from a low angle or a flat angle. • Road on the back lake: Most of the trees on the back lake are drooping, which can be used as a background, and standing on the road is very artistic. You can take a photo from a high angle or a flat angle. • Water surface of the back lake: The water is very clear, and you can take a photo of the reflection. Dining recommendations: • Around the two most beautiful autumn viewing spots, you can enjoy supporting cultural and commercial services, such as "Yifei Coffee" and "Yinjing Coffee", which are located in the Gengzhitu Scenic Area and along the Houxi River, respectively, and have become new popular check-in shops in the Summer Palace. Notes: • Keep warm when visiting in winter, and wear comfortable clothes and shoes, as the Summer Palace is large and requires walking. • Bring a camera or mobile phone to capture the beautiful moments of autumn in the Summer Palace. Summary: After the start of winter, although the weather is getting colder, the autumn scenery is still charming.