Before National Day, people were still strolling around in short sleeves and floral dresses.
After the holiday, everyone consciously put on thick coats.
As if this National Day break had lasted three months...
I held out for two days but eventually gave in and put on my long-unused thermal leggings.
Such a wimp.
The maple trees also got an early wardrobe change!
Autumn scenery at Mutianyu Great Wall in Huairou, Beijing
Beijing has distinct seasons — blooming flowers in spring, lush green canopies in summer, and snow-covered landscapes in winter.
Autumn scenery at Mutianyu Great Wall in Huairou, Beijing
Autumn is brief yet profound.
Beyond the fallen leaves fluttering in the streets, there are the mountains dyed red under the vast blue skies and light clouds.
Autumn scenery at Mutianyu Great Wall in Huairou, Beijing
Type “best places to view autumn foliage in Beijing” into Baidu,
and over ten thousand search results pop up — you can enjoy the fall colors even beyond the Fifth Ring Road.
But a person with taste will always choose the most spectacular destination for foliage viewing!
Speaking of which, I can confidently recommend our very own Mutianyu Great Wall.
With over 96% vegetation coverage, Mutianyu is lush and vibrant in summer,
and in autumn, it’s bathed in a cascade of fiery red leaves, like a sky brushed with rosy clouds, shimmering with golden radiance.
It’s long been praised as “the most outstanding section of the Great Wall — Mutianyu.”
In my mind, I imagined an epic love story,
between a solemn general guarding the frontier and a beautiful lady in a red robe,
quite the dramatic scene.
Strolling along the hiking trail, dappled sunlight filters through the leaves onto the winding path,
the wind blows the leaves down — pick one up, a piece of autumn to keep forever.
Enjoy the view while soaking in the tranquility, savoring the essence of autumn.
Take the cable car with your elders and children to reach the Great Wall directly,
getting an early glimpse of the mountain’s full beauty and looking down at the giant dragon lying amid seas of flaming red leaves.
Close to the hustle and bustle yet not far from serenity, Mutianyu stands here.
Next Saturday marks the Double Ninth Festival, an occasion beloved by ancient scholars for composing poetic verses and indulging in refined arts.
Wander atop mountain peaks and stroll through picturesque landscapes.
While the sunlight is just right and the breeze is gentle,
Climb to high places, exhale the stale air, and pour all your autumn thoughts into your heart.
It would be such a pity to miss out on this beautiful autumn day.
Mutianyu Great Wall has launched a WeChat official account ticketing service to make it more convenient for visitors and reduce waiting time at the ticket window. Follow their official WeChat account: mtygreatwall.
Simply click “How to Book” within the account to purchase tickets directly and go leaf-peeping. Let’s go—make a gorgeous autumn appointment to admire the red maple leaves.