The Autumn of Beijing is Heaven--- The Forbidden City and Summer Palace

When the colors of the southern China are still based on green, the North has begun to repaint the thick ink of autumn. Autumn is the most beautiful season in Beijing. Warm sunshine, slight wind, and the golden ginkgo leaves makes people feel ease and comfortable.

Chinese famous writer once said:"What does heaven look like, I don't know. But judging from my life experience, the autumn of Beijing is heaven.” 

Clear sky mixed with a hint of coolness.

when you have seen the fall of Beijing,

You will know,

Autumn in Beijing is probability like heaven.

The Forbidden City

Autumn in Beijing starts from The Forbidden City. Walking into the ancient palace wall, you can smell the smell of autumn from the air, and remember the former name of the Forbidden City, " Zijingcheng".

The green tree and red wall in forbidden city witnessed the former glory of this big palace. when you walking through each palace, you will feel that they are telling their own story.

5 fact about the forbidden city

• The world's largest imperial palace 
• Masterpiece of Chinese architecture 
• China's most popular single-site tourist attraction
• Can be visited without a visa ( The Beijing area became 144-hour visa-free in 2017, To learn if you qualify.)
• Cat are the special guards of the forbidden city

Tour time: 3-4 hours

Ticket: 60 RMB ( April to October); 40 RMB (November to March)

Opening hours: 8:30 to 17:00 ; closed on Monday

Location: 4 Jingshan Front St, Dongcheng, Beijing

Summer Palace

People who have lived in Beijing for a long time always have a feeling to go to the Summer Palace in autumn.

Walking on the small road surrounded by autumn colors, touching the historical traces of red walls and blue tiles, you will feel in a glorious and prosperous old dream.

Highlight of Summer Palace

The Summer Palace complex falls naturally into several sections, each with its own distinct character, some meant for administration, some living, and others relaxation.

• Kunming Lake
• Long Corrido
• Longevity Hill

Kunming Lake

Kunming Lake, previously known as Great Lake, was constructed during Emperor Qianlong’s reign (1736-1795). The current lake covers an area of over 200 hectares, making up three quarters of the whole garden. You can see the glistening waters, the meandering banks, well-arranged islands, and a host of architectural structures in different styles, both near and far, there view combine to present a wonderful view of the Summer Palace landscape.

Long Corrido

Stretching for 728m along the north shore of Kunming Lake, the open-air Long Corridor is one of the premier sights of the Summer Palace. You can imagine Cixi talking a stroll, enjoying the cool breeze off the lake, and admiring the many thousands of artworks painted on the crossbeams, ceiling and pillars, which depict scenic views from around China, famous myths, Buddhist scenes and folktales.

Longevity Hill

Longevity Hill is about 60 meters (200 feet) high and has many buildings positioned in sequence. The front hill is rich with splendid halls and pavilions, while the back hill, in sharp contrast, is quiet with natural beauty.

Autumn in Beijing is short but beautiful, the red of the maple leaves, the yellow of the ginkgo, the blue of the sky and the moat in front of the Forbidden City...

Beijing's autumn, you must take a look!!!

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