【Beijing Seven Faces · Autumn Stroll Guide】A Golden City Through Ancient and Modern Times

———————————————————— 🌇 Sunset Moment · Modern Beijing View of China Zun silhouette from Guomao Observation Deck (Photo 1) CCTV "Big Pants" bathed in golden sunset light (Recommended spot: Jinghua South Street) The bustling traffic weaves into a golden river of stars🌉 🍂 Nightfall · Hutong Beijing Warm yellow lanterns light up the Second Ring Road hutongs (Photo 2) The aroma of zhajiang noodles drifts along the bluestone paths (Route: Shichahai → Yandai Xiejie) An old man fans himself saying, "Have you eaten yet?" ———————————— 📸 Autumn Photography Tips 1️⃣ Best from October 20 to November 15｜Guomao sunset 17:30-18:00 2️⃣ Hutong night scenes are more photogenic after 19:00｜The lively atmosphere pairs perfectly with dusk 3️⃣ Must check in at the Forbidden City Corner Tower ✨ As the saying goes: "Beijing has seven cities — the modern prosperity within the Third Ring, the hutong life within the Second Ring, the red walls and yellow tiles of the Forbidden City... Ultimately, it belongs to everyone who loves this city." ———————————— 🚶‍♀️ Classic Autumn Itinerary D1 Forbidden City → Jingshan Park for sunset → Hutong night tour D2 Olympic Forest Park ginkgo → Guomao CBD sunset → Sanlitun nightlife D3 Summer Palace → Peking University & Tsinghua University → Old Summer Palace Ginkgo Avenue 📌 Helpful Tips ▪️ Wear flat shoes for hutong tours! The bluestone paths are uneven ▪️ Large temperature difference between morning and evening at the end of October, bring a light down jacket and scarf ▪️ Daoxiangcun pastries and warm candied hawthorn are autumn-exclusive treats 👉 Follow me to unlock more in-depth Beijing experiences