Autumn leaves tinge hills on the outskirts of Beijing. [Photo by Wang Wei/For China Daily]

Crisp days, blue skies greet residents and visitors alike as they head out to enjoy the city before winter's arrival

Nights are getting colder and winter may be just around the corner, but a string of sunny autumn days forecast for the end of October promises ideal weather for Beijing's hikers, bikers, bird watchers and chestnut roasters.

Some of the best weather the capital city has to offer is on display in the fall, luring residents outside to the many parks, lakes, woods and farmer's markets before the blue skies and crisp days disappear into a winter's gloom.