Your Guide to Autumn Colors in Beijing's Parks
Source：english.beijing.gov.cn 2025-10-31
Golden October paints Beijing with rich, vibrant colors. This autumn, skip the crowds by following this guide and exploring the city's best spots for fall colors!
What to See: Large-fruited elm (Ulmus macrocarpa), Chinese ash (Fraxinus chinensis) and smoke tree (Cotinus coggygria)
Best Time: Late October to early and mid November
Best Spots: Beneath the trees and inside the covered corridor
What to See: Ginkgo
Best Time: Late October to early November
Best Spots: 5-10 meters south of the North Second Gate
Best Spots: Jianchun Pavilion, Yuegu Tower, and the west side of Qionghua Island
Best Spot: Southern Long Corridor
Best Spot: Qinzheng Hall
Best Spot: In front of Huguo Zhongyi Temple
Best Spot: Between Wenshan Pavilion and the ancient dawn redwood stump
Best Spots: Around the aforementioned houses
Best Spots: Along the South Lake and the southern edge of the Central Island
Best Spot: In front of Zixiao Hall
Best Spots: China Young Heroes Monument Square and Health Avenue
Best Spot: Entrance of Banmu Garden
Best Spot: Outside the museum
Best Time: Mid to late October
Best Spot: Entrance of the East Gate of the Route 3
Notice: Some of the photos above are from previous years. The actual viewing experience may vary.
So, have you made your pick for a perfect autumn moment?
Summer Palace
Best Time: Late October to early and mid November
Best Spots: Beneath the trees and inside the covered corridor
Temple of Heaven Park
Best Time: Late October to early November
Best Spots: 5-10 meters south of the North Second Gate
Beihai Park
What to See: Shandong maple (Acer truncatum) and smoke tree (Cotinus coggygria)
Best Time: Late October to early NovemberBest Spots: Jianchun Pavilion, Yuegu Tower, and the west side of Qionghua Island
Zhongshan Park
What to See: Ginkgo
Best Time: Late October to early and mid-NovemberBest Spot: Southern Long Corridor
Fragrant Hills Park
What to See: Shandong maple (Acer truncatum)
Best Time: Late OctoberBest Spot: Qinzheng Hall
Jingshan Park
What to See: Ginkgo
Best Time: Late October to mid-NovemberBest Spot: In front of Huguo Zhongyi Temple
China National Botanical Garden (North Garden)
What to See: Dawn redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides)
Best Time: Late October to early NovemberBest Spot: Between Wenshan Pavilion and the ancient dawn redwood stump
Beijing Zoo
What to See: Ginkgo
Best Time: Mid to late OctoberBest Spots: Around the aforementioned houses
Taoranting Park
What to See: Shandong maple (Acer truncatum)
Best Time: Early to mid-NovemberBest Spots: Along the South Lake and the southern edge of the Central Island
Zizhuyuan Park
What to See: Ginkgo
Best Time: Mid-NovemberBest Spot: In front of Zixiao Hall
Yuyuantan Park
What to See: Ginkgo, Shandong maple (Acer truncatum), cherry
Best Time: Early to mid-NovemberBest Spots: China Young Heroes Monument Square and Health Avenue
Museum of Chinese Gardens and Landscape Architecture
What to See: Shandong maple (Acer truncatum)
Best Time: Mid to late OctoberBest Spot: Entrance of Banmu Garden
Luxian Ancient City Archaeological Site Park
What to See: Chinese fountain grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides), Japanese blood grass (Imperata cylindrica 'Rubra') and Chinese silver grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus') – all blending natural, wild charm with architectural grandeur
Best Time: Mid to late OctoberBest Spot: Outside the museum
Baiwang Mountain Forest Park
Locations: Northern Main Path (Route 3) of the front hills; near Stele Pavilion Square at the East Gate (small wetlands); below Yinshi Pavilion on the summit of the northern front hills
What to See: Autumn Blaze maple (Acer rubrum 'Autumn Blaze')Best Time: Mid to late October
Best Spot: Entrance of the East Gate of the Route 3
Notice: Some of the photos above are from previous years. The actual viewing experience may vary.
So, have you made your pick for a perfect autumn moment?