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EMMALYN VASQUEZUnited States

Beijing's ultimate autumn viewing spot! The stunning must-visit locations in the Summer Palace revealed

Autumn must-visit! Miss it and you’ll have to wait a whole year👀 I’m unveiling the fairy-tale autumn scenery of the Summer Palace~ 📍Address: No. 19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing 🕒Opening Hours: 06:30-18:00 (No entry after closing) 🎫Ticket: 30 RMB (off-season) Save it fast! The breathtaking must-shoot route every year🚶‍♀️ 🍁Best shooting time: Rear Lake area: Late October to early November Jade Belt Bridge area: Mid to late November 🏅Autumn at the Summer Palace is legendary! No camera can fully capture its beauty📸 Oil painting-like autumn colors🎨 + ancient royal gardens🏯 Every snap looks like a masterpiece✨ 📸【Top 3 must-visit spots】 1️⃣ West side of Rear Lake This is literally nature’s palette! ✨Recommended shots: ✔ Enchanted red maple forest ✔ Antique-style boats + lake and mountain scenery ✔ Bench viewpoint overlooking the panorama 2️⃣ East side of Rear Lake Ancient architecture paired with autumn leaves is absolutely stunning! ✨Recommended shots: ✔ Suzhou Street’s antique corridor ✔ Light and shadow aesthetics under the sacred tree ✔ Don’t miss the framed view at Xiequ Garden 3️⃣ Jade Belt Bridge The white marble arch bridge is incredibly photogenic! ✨Recommended shots: ✔ Bridge arch framing the Tower of Buddhist Incense ✔ Boats + weeping willow mood shots ✔ Silhouettes at sunset 🚶‍♂️【Super detailed route】 ✨West side route: Enter from North Palace Gate → Turn right on Suzhou Street Bridge → Qingkexuan → Follow the path down to the lakeside ✨East side route: North Palace Gate → Turn left on Suzhou Street Bridge → Go straight through the archway → Stone steps down to the lakeside 📌Tips: - Best light around 8 AM on the west side - Wear warm-colored clothes - Bring a portable charger 🔥A seasoned visitor who’s been here 4 years in a row tells you: If you haven’t seen the Summer Palace in autumn, you’ve basically missed autumn itself!
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Posted: Oct 22, 2025
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