In the golden autumn of September, Beijing enters its most beautiful season. On September 13, the Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism held the "Art Empowerment: A Colorful Countryside Tour" event, releasing 12 Autumn Countryside Art Tour Routes, offering a full experience of the vibrant and picturesque rural life.
Route 1: Whispering Village Cafés - Encountering Art Villages in Autumn
Countryside Tour
Locations: Beigou Village and Xinying Village, Huairou District
Tour Route:
WA Art. Architecture Museum → WA Factory Hotel → Xinying Village → Mutianyu Great Wall Scenic Area
Tour Highlights:
Aesthetic architecture, contemporary art, and artistic living unfold like a slowly rolling painting in Beigou Village and Xinying Village.
Tour Guide:
WA Factory Hotel, WA Art. Architecture Museum, and Sansa Guesthouse are modern aesthetic landmarks that have become cultural icons of Beigou Village. From September 1 to December 31, WA Art. Architecture Museum will host an exhibition themed on intangible cultural heritage, showcasing paper-cutting art and shadow puppetry collections.
Starting in late October, the Mutianyu Great Wall will enter its peak season for viewing the vibrant autumn foliage.
Route 2: Pastoral Scenery - An Autumn Feast of Art
Countryside Tour
Locations: Diaowo Village, Huangsongyu Village, Yuzishan Village, and Nanshan Village, Pinggu District
Tour Route:
Huangsongyu Land Art Festival → Diaowo Village Wanshenggu Art Museum → Yuzishan Village Substation Gallery → Nanshan Village Nanshan Art Season
Tour Highlights:
A perfect blend of pastoral landscapes and art exhibitions, offering a delightful countryside art feast.
Tour Guide:
Huangsongyu Township is currently hosting an art festival that will run until the end of October.
The Wanshenggu Art Museum in Diaowo Village is currently showcasing an exhibition.
The Huangsongyu Cultural Center is presenting a mural exhibition.
The Yuzishan Village Substation Gallery, a creative reuse of an old facility, has been transformed into a new art space in the suburbs of Beijing and is currently holding themed events.
Route 3: Books in the Autumn Light - Afternoon Tea and Autumn Conversations
Countryside Tour
Locations: Heihanling Village and Dajixiang Village, Yanqing District
Tour Route:
Dajixiang Village → Heihanling Village → Four Seasons Flower Sea
Tour Highlights:
Enjoy the serene mountain village life under the warm autumn sun.
Tour Guide:
In Dajixiang Village, visit the Cat Mansion and savor a peaceful autumn afternoon.
From mid-September to early October, the vast Four Seasons Flower Sea reaches its autumn peak.
In Heihanling Village, you can enjoy flower viewing, participate in the autumn harvest, and spend delightful moments with children in the vibrant floral scenery.
Route 4: Ascend and Admire Autumn - Ancient Village Charm
Countryside Tour
Location: Huangshandian Village, Fangshan District
Tour Route:
Huangshandian Village → Pofengling Scenic Area
Tour Highlights:
Stroll through the village, visit the old courtyards, and relive childhood memories as you watch the red leaves fall.
Tour Guide:
At the Huangshandian Village Intangible Cultural Heritage Center, you can experience traditional handicrafts and enjoy rural music in the autumn.
In late October, Pofengling Scenic Area will showcase its most spectacular autumn scenery.
Route 5: Tanzhe's Crimson Tones - Autumn Reads and Leisurely Moments
Countryside Tour
Locations: Nancun and Pingyuan Village, Tanzhe Temple Town, Mentougou District
Tour Route:
TANKO (Nancun) → Moorland Park → Tanwang Road (Pingyuan Village) → Tanzhe Temple
Tour Highlights:
Experience the autumn depicted in the writings of Lao She.
Tour Guide:
At TANKO Moorland Park and Moorland Square, you'll find a vibrant and avant-garde lifestyle with various themed events taking place.
You can choose to cycle from TANKO to Tanzhe Temple, with Pingyuan Village's Tanwang Road being one of the classic cycling routes in western Beijing.
Route 6: Countryside Cycling Fun - Autumn Arts and Leisure
Countryside Tour
Locations: Xiayuan Village, Shangyuan Village, and Xinzhuang Village, Changping District
Tour Route:
Xiayuan Village Cultural Square → Xiayuan Contemporary Art Museum → Shangyuan Village → Xinzhuang Village Pedestrian Street → Xinzhuang Market
Tour Highlights:
Enjoy an art exhibition, visit a creative market, and experience unexpected encounters with art.
Tour Guide:
The Xiayuan Cultural Square will host a series of events from September to November. The area around the square features bookstores, art studios, qipao study workshops, and photography-themed cafés.
The Xiayuan Contemporary Art Museum showcases calligraphy, oil paintings, and sculptures by various artists.
Xinzhuang Pedestrian Street offers a range of leisure spaces, while the Xinzhuang Market features a variety of unique stalls.
Route 7: Climb High and Gaze Far - Autumn Scenery for the Soul
Countryside Tour
Location: Heishansi Village, Miyun District
Tour Route:
Heishansi Village → Yunlongjian Natural Scenic Area
Tour Highlights:
Experience the blend of old village charm with new accommodations, enjoy the autumn tranquility in the mountains, climb high to overlook Miyun Reservoir, and listen to the echoes of the Beijing Olympics near the Chinese Seal Carvings.
Tour Guide:
Heishansi Village is a great choice for hiking, sightseeing with children, or a relaxing getaway.
In October, Yunlongjian is awash with vibrant red leaves. You can stroll 8 kilometers through the mountains, enjoy the autumn scenery, and view the Chinese Seal Carvings.
Route 8: Autumn Arts and Culture - Art Village Rendezvous
Countryside Tour
Location: Baojiapu Village, Daxing District
Tour Route:
Baojiapu Village Museum → No. 1 Space Art Exhibition Hall → Runlin Calligraphy and Painting Academy
Tour Highlights:
Stroll through the tranquil and serene Baojiapu Village, where sculptures on the streets and murals on the walls create an artistic atmosphere. Experience the charm of art seamlessly integrating with village life.
Tour Guide:
Baojiapu Village hosts several cultural and artistic spaces, including the Village Museum, No. 1 Space Art Exhibition Hall, and Runlin Calligraphy and Painting Academy. You can also experience various courses in painting and calligraphy while exploring these venues.
Route 9: Fragrant Wine and Arts Tour - Autumn's Enchanting Charm
Countryside Tour
Location: Liuzhuanghu Village, Shunyi District
Tour Route:
Liuzhuanghu Village → Wucai Qianshan
Tour Highlights:
Stroll through Wucai Qianshan and experience the vibrant autumn colors of the layered mountain forests.
Tour Guide:
Wucai Qianshan boasts tens of thousands of acres of uniquely colorful foliage. Late October is the best time to enjoy the autumn scenery there.
Liuzhuanghu Village is one of the first key rural tourism villages in the country, featuring beautiful landscapes, well-developed facilities, and numerous places to explore and experience.
Route 10: Artful B&B Tour - Autumn Architectural Beauty
Countryside Tour
Location: Tangdazhuang Village, Tongzhou District
Tour Route:
Tangdazhuang Village → Taihu Performance Town
Tour Highlights:
Stroll along the Grand Canal and enjoy a countryside cultural renaissance feast.
Tour Guide:
Tangdazhuang Village is just 2 kilometers from Universal Beijing Resort and offers a variety of uniquely styled bed-and-breakfast accommodations.
Taihu features multiple performance spaces where you can appreciate architectural beauty and enjoy various shows. From September to October, colorful performances will be held continuously.
Route 11: Colorful Canyon - Poetic Hiking
Countryside Tour
Locations: Baihebei Village and Qingshiling Village, Huairou District
Tour Route:
Baihebei Village → Qingshiling Village
Tour Highlights:
Capture the autumn beauty of Baihe Bay, immerse yourself in the surrounding colorful scenery, and experience the tranquility and splendor of nature.
Tour Guide:
The best time to enjoy the autumn colors at Baihe Bay is from mid to late October, when the forest displays vibrant fall hues.
In Qingshiling Village, you can explore the train tracks that were used as a filming location for the movie *Let the Bullets Fly*, and appreciate the artistic value of the film's setting.
Route 12: Art Exhibitions and Bird Watching - Autumn's Delight
Countryside Tour
Location: Huoshaoying Village, Yanqing District
Tour Route:
Huoshaoying Village → Rural Aesthetic Education Museum → Yeya Lake
Tour Highlights:
Experience the “Lotus Pond Moonlight” in Huoshaoying Village, enjoy bird watching and autumn scenery at Yeya Lake, and immerse yourself in the vibrant outdoor autumn life.
Tour Guide:
Stroll along the Gui River to enjoy the tranquility and beauty of nature; in Huoshaoying Village, experience the charm of northern-style bridges and flowing water, as well as the "Lotus Pond Moonlight."
The Rural Aesthetic Education Museum in Huoshaoying Village offers a comprehensive art space for showcasing rural culture and engaging in artistic creation.
Cycling from Huoshaoying Village for 30 minutes will bring you to Yeya Lake. From late September to early November is the best time to visit for bird watching and enjoying the autumn scenery. The “golden hour” from 15:00 to 17:00 provides stunning photo opportunities, with the golden reed marsh offering breathtaking views.
Translator: BAI Jing
Reviewer: JIANG Yuanqin
