Top Things to Do in Beijing Autumn

Autumn is the best season for Beijing travel, not only because it has tenderly warm sunshine and brilliant blue sky, but also because the gorgeous scenery of Beijing autumn.

Without the disturbance of summer heat and winter coldness, people can always enjoy a most comfortable autumn to breath the clean airs, look out the blue sky and enjoy all kinds of outdoor activities.

Top 1. Enjoying the Fall Red Maple Leaves

Red Maple Leaves

The autumn in Beijing is the best season to enjoy the spectacular scenery of red leaves in Beijing's mountainous areas.

You and your friends can climb to an altitude of 100 meters in the northern mountainous areas, and enjoy some of the most spectacular autumn scenery in the Capital City.

The trees in these mountains, especially in the renowned Xiangshan, are mostly Shantung maples and smoke trees, and their leaves turn red in colder temperatures.

The temperatures in October will have droped rapidly, especially at night, creating the ideal conditions for a sea of red leaves. At that time, 80% of the leaves in these areas have turned red. Therefore, the best time to admire the charm of red leaves is from middle October to middle of November.

Here we choose the best places to enjoy the flaming autumn leaves in Beijing.

Top 2. Great Wall Hiking

Great Wall Hiking

Great Walls in Beijing (Mutianyu, Badaling, Huanghuacheng, Simatai, and Jinshanling) are all quite famous for their spectacular autumn views. They are mainly covered by maple trees, smoke trees and pine trees, and the leaves on these trees turn red in cooler weather, generally, from middle October to middle November every year.

Therefore, autumn is the best time to Hike the Great Wall Beijing, not only because of the cooler and brisk temperatures, but also because of the spectacular view of red leaves.

Check out our Hot Beijing Great Wall Hiking Tour Deals.

Top 3. Picking Fresh Fruits in Suburb Areas

Picking Fresh Fruit

Autumn is a harvest season in Beijing, when fruits and vegetables are ripe. One great activity in autumn months is picking fresh fruits and vegetables in local orchards. This is regarded as a great way to relax and get fresh air, and fruit picking has become a favorite pastime for Beijingers at weekends.

Take a stroll through the orchards and fields and enjoy the scenery and romantic atmosphere, while picking your favorite vegetables and fruits. The limitless delight experienced by picking fruits and vegetables with your own hands can be realized in Beijing's peaceful suburbs.

Top 4. Experience Chinese Mind and Body Purification – Spa

Spa Tour

Would like a total relaxation after a tiring day touring Beijing? Want to escape from bustling city life? A Beijing spa tour is definitely your best choice!

Visiting a spa resort is more than a vacation. It can help you rekindle the meaning and purpose of life and can also help you improve your health and bring your entire body into balance.

Beijing Spa resorts vary from inexpensive and basic to luxurious and comfortable. Both have their market. Most offer healthful cuisine, and sessions in meditation, yoga and other stress-reducing activities, a chance for you to relax, rewind, and renew while you recharge yourself.

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>> Hot Beijing Spa Tour Deals

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