99% of people don’t know this Jiangbei autumn viewing route～

Last year, I discovered the secret autumn spot in Pukou that truly amazed me! I’m back again this time! Few people, beautiful scenery, and free of charge—every snap looks like a cinematic masterpiece 🎬 This route is recommended as a one-day concentrated tour! 【🚗 Perfect One-Day Tour Route】 Drive to Gu Huiji Temple (to see the ginkgo trees) → Jiulong Lake (hike around the lake) → Gu Huiji Temple (eat vegetarian meal) → Drive to Zero Road → Huayan Temple (optional if time allows) → Return 【✅ Route Highlights】 All the following attractions have free admission, no reservation needed, and are close to each other! Ginkgo trees, ancient temples, dawn redwoods, reeds—autumn scenery at its best! Hiking around Jiulong Lake is light and stress-free～ ➊【🏯 Gu Huiji Temple】 ▪️Located in the ancient Tangquan temple, 1500-year-old ginkgo trees cover the ground in golden yellow～ ▪️Three “Millennium Ginkgo Kings” are at their best viewing period! ▪️It is said to be the meditation temple of Prince Zhaoming of the Southern Liang dynasty, and the three millennium-old ginkgo trees in the garden were personally planted by him. ▪️The three ginkgo trees are especially tall, named: “Sky-Supporting and Earth-Covering,” “Revived by Lightning,” and “Millennium Pendulous.” ▪️The vegetarian meal inside is super delicious! 15 RMB/person, best to arrive before 11 AM, or it will be sold out 😂 ➋【🏞️ Jiulong Lake】 ▪️The dawn redwoods have donned their autumn-exclusive red attire, sitting by the lake is so relaxing… ▪️The lakeside trail is covered with fallen leaves forming a golden carpet, and there’s a very photogenic camping site where you can bring your own picnic mat! ▪️Hiking around the lake offers panoramic views of the lake and mountains; the morning mist makes it look like a traditional Chinese ink painting～ ▪️You can cycle by the lake, with a gentle breeze and a pleasant view of the villas across the water! ➌【🛣️ Zero Road】 ▪️Navigate to Tangquan Farm, the Nanjing version of Route 66 lives up to its name! ▪️The leaves of the plane trees on both sides rustle in the wind, and the sunset light and shadows are stunning～ ▪️Both sides of the road are lined with dawn redwoods, and this dawn redwood avenue is breathtakingly beautiful! ▪️The nearby bridge is the best spot for photos of the redwoods and water scenery～ ▪️Currently, 50% of the redwoods have turned red, with the best viewing expected after mid-December. Photo P16 was taken on December 14, 2024. ➍【⛩️ Huayan Temple】 ▪️Originally named Huayan Nunnery, built in the Northern Song dynasty, later renamed Huayan Temple～ ▪️In front of the temple stands an ancient ginkgo tree about ten zhang tall (approx. 33 feet), with a trunk circumference too large for four or five people to encircle. ▪️The ground is covered with golden ginkgo leaves, full of poetic atmosphere… ▪️If you have extra time, it’s worth a visit～ 【📝 Practical Tips】 ✅ Best time: Mid to late November through early December ✅ Transportation: Self-driving is most convenient ✅ Outfit guide: Beige/tan colors match the autumn scenery best ✅ Must-have items: Camera, power bank, comfortable shoes 【✅ Tips】 Super convenient for planning your travel itinerary! 🍁 This autumn, avoid the crowds! 🍂 Quickly save this Pukou autumn viewing guide～