This ginkgo season, the Chengdu autumn viewing map guide is here

Chengdu's autumn is a time where ginkgo and ancient charm intertwine ✅ One-day themed tour: University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (morning, feel the youthful passion) → Ginkgo Road (afternoon, golden tunnel) → Wenshu Monastery or Qingyang Palace (afternoon, peaceful Zen). 1️⃣ Wenshu Monastery · Autumn highlights: Red walls, flying eaves, bamboo shadows, and towering ancient ginkgo trees form a stunning framed scene. At Xiangyuan Teahouse, ginkgo leaves float on the gaiwan tea, full of Zen atmosphere. · Best spots: Between the halls inside the monastery, corridors leading to Xiangyuan. · Special experience: Drink tea and sit quietly in the afternoon, listen to the bell, and watch the falling leaves. 2️⃣ University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (Shahe Campus) · Autumn highlights: One of Chengdu’s ginkgo landmarks. The grand ginkgo avenues on both sides of the main building create a magnificent scene, with fallen leaves forming a golden carpet, blending youthful energy with brilliant autumn colors. · Best spots: The main avenue in front of the Shahe Campus main building, around the library. · Important note: The campus may have limited opening hours. It is recommended to enter through the main gate on Jianshe North Road and keep quiet to avoid disturbing classes. 3️⃣ Du Fu Thatched Cottage · Autumn highlights: More than just the thatched cottage. The garden’s waterside pavilions and pond edges are dotted with ginkgo and red maples. The autumn colors frame the Poetry Hall and the wooden gate, full of the elegance and depth of a literati garden. · Best spots: Near the bonsai garden, the flower path flanked by red walls (famous for red walls and bamboo shadows but with a unique autumn charm), around the thatched cottage residence. · Special experience: Take a break at the teahouse inside the cottage and feel the poetic imagination of “autumn wind and thatched cottage.” 4️⃣ Baihua Alley · Autumn highlights: A quiet alley full of life. The balconies of residential buildings on both sides with evergreen plants and the ginkgo trees in the alley create a warm scene, perfect for capturing autumn street scenes with a touch of everyday life. · Best spots: Explore the entire alley on foot, paying attention to the potted plants on the windowsills of the residential buildings that echo the autumn colors. 5️⃣ Ginkgo Road · Autumn highlights: True to its name, a street lined with ginkgo trees. In autumn, it forms a spectacular “golden tunnel,” with cars and pedestrians passing through, a perfect balance of movement and stillness. · Best spots: The entire road is great, recommended to visit early morning or on workdays to avoid heavy traffic and safely take photos. 6️⃣ Rensheng Palace · Autumn highlights: An old street where old neighborhoods and ginkgo trees together guard a slow-paced life scene. 7️⃣ Yanhuachi · Autumn highlights: Although a bit far from the city (about 1 hour by car), it is definitely worth a special trip. A Tang Dynasty classical garden where ponds, bridges, pavilions, towers, and towering ancient trees (including ginkgo and ancient nanmu) blend harmoniously. The autumn scenery is like a classical oil painting, the pinnacle of western Sichuan garden autumn views. · Best spots: By Yanhuachi, around the Lu You Shrine, the courtyard in front of Qinhe Hall. · Trip suggestion: Can be arranged as a one-day tour of Chongzhou, combined with Street Ancient Town or Yuantong Ancient Town.