Best Ginkgo Photography Spot in Dengfeng

On this trip to Dengfeng, I stayed at Dengfeng Shangxi Hotel at the foot of Mount Song, and I was truly impressed by this new Chinese-style smart hotel! In the courtyard with red walls and green tiles, ginkgo leaves fluttered down, and I even encountered a flock of pigeons strolling on the stone path. It felt like traveling through a thousand years to have a dialogue with Mount Song 🕊️ ▫️ Prime Location Located at the intersection of Zhongyue Street and Shaoshi Road, it’s a 10-minute walk to Songyang Academy; a 15-minute drive to Shaolin Temple, with a parking lot thoughtfully equipped with charging stations. The best surprise is the hotel’s free shuttle service, so you don’t have to worry about getting a taxi after watching the night show "Zen Shaolin." ▫️ Full Smart Experience The whole-house voice control system and latex pillows exceeded expectations. In the morning, just say "open curtains" to the ceiling and welcome the morning light of Shaoshi Mountain. The rooftop terrace offers a view of Mount Song’s silhouette, especially after rain when the clouds and mist linger. Sitting in the antique-style corridor sipping Maojian tea is incredibly soothing. 🍂 Nearby Activity Tips: • Hu La Tang (spicy pepper soup) with fried dough sticks at the breakfast stalls on Shaoshi Road is a must-try • The 10 AM Shaolin Temple martial arts show has the fewest people • The ginkgo corridor at Sanhuangzhai is best photographed at 4 PM when sunlight filters through the leaves casting mottled shadows on the red walls ▫️ Thoughtful Service Details Breakfast is served until noon! Sensory Hotel also offers local specialty sesame-covered baked flatbread, and the mineral water in the gym is sourced from Mount Song’s spring. When I returned at night, I found the butler had quietly placed a warming patch by the bedside—it was indeed a bit chilly that rainy day. 🏮 Secret Photo Spots: 1. Capture the moment pigeons take flight in front of the hotel’s archway (recommended to use burst mode) 2. The west side courtyard’s winding corridor, shoot upward with a wide-angle lens while walking with an umbrella on rainy days 3. The view from the guest room with carved wooden windows framing Mount Song This time I discovered Dengfeng is truly an underrated treasure city. Besides the must-visit Shaolin Temple, I recommend two routes for friends who enjoy a slower pace: 【Cultural Route】Songyang Academy → Stargazing Platform → Zhongyue Temple (don’t forget to try the freshly made baked flatbread at the temple gate) 【Nature Route】Sanhuangzhai → Luya Waterfall → Fawang Temple (absolutely stunning when the ginkgo turns yellow in November) ⚠️ Notes: • Ignore anyone selling overpriced incense at Shaolin Temple parking lot • Large temperature difference in the mountains, bring a light jacket even in summer • Hotel recommendation: Dengfeng Shangxi Hotel