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Autumn is truly breathtaking!✨ Golden ginkgo leaves, fiery red maples, paired with blue skies and white clouds—every snap is a masterpiece! Ladies, save this guide to unlock the most beautiful autumn in the capital city~📸 🎯【One-Day Highlight Route】🕒 8:00 Summer Palace (No. 19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing) → 8:30 Opening! The morning light at the Seventeen-Arch Bridge is stunning🌅 → 30-minute drive to Beihai Park → Stroll through the Shichahai Hutongs → Evening at Xiangshan Park (Fragrant Hills Park, Haidian District, Beijing) to watch the sunset and red leaves 📌【Must-Visit Spots】✅ ✨ Seventeen-Arch Bridge at Summer Palace: A spectacular sight of golden light shining through the arches! ✨ White Pagoda at Beihai Park: The white pagoda, red walls, and ginkgo trees are a perfect match ✨ Ginkgo Avenue at Shichahai: Ride a bike through the hutongs to experience old Beijing vibes ✨ Red Leaf Valley at Xiangshan: Most beautiful in mid to late October, the hills are ablaze with red🔥 💰【Entrance Fees】💵 ▫️ Summer Palace: 30 RMB (6:30-18:00) ▫️ Beihai Park: 10 RMB (6:30-19:30) ▫️ Shichahai: Free ▫️ Xiangshan Park: 10 RMB (6:00-18:30) 🚗【Transportation Tips】🚇 ▫️ All city attractions are accessible by subway, super convenient ▫️ For Shichahai, biking is recommended—scan the code to rent a bike and explore the most beautiful hutongs~ 🏠【Accommodation Recommendation】🏨 Near Houhai! Strolling the bar and snack street at night is so cozy~ Recommended: agra Hotel Beijing Houhai Branch, an absolutely perfect location! 📸【Photo & Outfit Tips】👗 ✅ Bright-colored coat + beret for the perfect seasonal look ✅ Transparent umbrella and vintage camera are photo magic tools ✅ The light is softest at 10 AM & 4 PM ⚠️【Avoid Pitfalls】 1️⃣ Weekends during Xiangshan red leaf season are very crowded! Weekdays are better 2️⃣ Best photo spot for Beihai White Pagoda is between 3-5 PM 3️⃣ Autumn wind can be wild, remember to bring a jacket and sunscreen Ahhh, Beijing’s autumn is truly healing! I can’t help but visit five, six, seven, eight times every year~ Everyone, save this guide and go experience the capital’s most beautiful autumn colors! Leave a comment telling me which Beijing autumn spot you want to check out the most~💛
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