Autumn is a time in which Beijing turns red and truly becomes one of the best cities in China to live in. Make sure to go outside to truly enjoy a beautiful season in this great city.

Parks

People tend to gravitate towards the large number of outdoor leisure centers scattered around the city, which usually consist of table tennis tables, basketball courts and even outdoor gym equipment and all are completely free to use. It’s no surprise that these areas become such popular hangouts in the autumn. The only real problem is that you will probably get challenged by the locals to a game of ping pong! In addition, Beijing features beautiful parks like the Summer Palace, Ritan Park, Chaoyang Park or the Olympic Forest Park, perfect for a picnic.

Exploring Hutongs

Exploring Hutongs in Beijing has been a must choice for many tourists. You can walk or take a bike or even a rickshaw to discover the exclusive culture of the city. Whether you are wandering down the bustling Nanluoguxiang, or browsing new cafes or restaurants with friends in hipster’s heaven, Wudaoying Hutong, there are always things to do.

Outdoor/Rooftop Bars

All of the bars, particularly those around Houhai and on the fringes of Sanlitun, encourage outdoor seating and drinking. Even many of the shops open up large outdoor seating areas in the streets for people to gather and enjoy the mild evenings. Also many rooftop bars offer bustling parties with breathtaking night view of the city, such as Migas, Nali Patio or V Lounge.

The street BBQ’s

Cool beer, kebab rolled on charcoal fire with buzzing sound emitting once in a while…The partner of charcoal and kebab adds a blast of hot air to Beijing. At summer and autumn nights, it is common among young people to have a chat with friends at the same time enjoying kebab and drinking. Gradually, BBQ has become a best choice for a small party and leisure, and even been regarded as a kind of food culture.

Cycling

Bicycle is now a very popular mode of transport in China, especially after the prevalence of the overwhelming shared-bikes. You do not even need to own a bike; instead you can easily rent a bike with your cellphone. Not only is this a healthy mode of transport, but it is also probably the quickest way to get around due to convenient and safe bike lanes all around the city. With the weather getting cooler , no time is more ideal to pedal across the city than now.