Stunning Red Maple Forest in Chongqing's City Center Rivals Kyoto

📍 Nanhu Colorful Botanical Garden (Shuizhu Village, Nanpeng Town, Ba'nan District, Chongqing) ⏰ Opening Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00-17:30, Weekends close at 19:00 📅 Best Viewing Periods: March-May (spring maples), Early October-November (autumn maples). Now is the perfect time to see the mountains ablaze with red. 【Transportation Guide】 🚗 Driving: Navigate to "Nanhu Colorful Botanical Garden Gate 2" 30-50 minutes drive from city center 🅿️ Cars can drive directly into the garden, parking fee capped at 10 yuan (not included in admission) 🚇 Subway: Line 3 - Dasuncun Station Exit 1, walk 200m to bus 🚌D040 - Get off at Huashengxi Station, walk 200m to garden entrance 📸 【Photo Spots & Photography Guide】 1️⃣ Observation Deck Panorama Head straight to the observation deck! Red maples reflecting in Nanhu Lake create a spilled palette of colors - every shot looks amazing 2️⃣ Red Leaf Walking Trail Stroll along the hiking trail or lakeside path, with maple trees lining both sides creating dappled light effects 3️⃣ Lawn Camping & Picnics Bring your own tent or rent garden equipment for a picnic under the maple trees ⛱️ Activity Guide The garden has a children's play area, jungle adventure course, and a pet park where you can feed alpacas and sheep - perfect for weekend family outings Lakeside mini train and boat rides for fish feeding 🐟 can fill an entire day ⚠️ 【Tips】 - Wear comfortable sneakers! Lots of walking trails, no high heels! - Best photo lighting is 9-11 AM and 3-5 PM, avoid harsh midday sun.