Badaling National Forest Park is where the earliest traces of autumn can befound in Beijing. The gradually changing color of the place as a result of the dropping temperature, from scarlet, blood red, crimson, purplish red to golden yellow, is really a visual feast. It unveils different sides of the autumn.

The Red Leaf Festival of Badaling National Forest Park has kicked off. The recommended “red leaf plus the Great Wall” tour takes only 45 minutes, with just 120m to climb, which is perfect for relaxation.In addition to a perfect combination of the scenes of red leaves and the Great Wall, the tour also offers a distant, bird's-eye view of the whole place.

Address: Badaling Forestry Center, Yanqing County, Beijing北京市延庆区八达岭林场

Ticket: 35 yuan (reference price)

By Bus: Take bus No. 919 (express) at Deshengmen and get off at the Badaling National Forest Park Station

By Train: Take Line S2 at Beijing North Railway Station and get off at the Badaling Station; walk in the direction of Great Wall

Recommended route: 1. Jinfengtai -- 2. Putitai -- 3. Wanglongtai -- 4. Xiangyuntai -- 5. Tenglongtai -- 6. Chidao -- 7. Yongyantai -- 8. Chibi -- 9. Huiyinbi