Just One Week Away—This Ancient Mountain Temple Will Take Chengdu’s Breath Away 🍂🏯

#discoverchina Hidden deep in the mountains, Lingyan Temple, a sacred site with over 1,500 years of history, is about to reveal its most romantic autumn look—and trust me, it’s going to be absolutely magical. ✨ Come late October, this quiet ancient temple will be surrounded by fiery redwood trees, golden ginkgo leaves, moss-covered stones, and colorful autumn foliage—like nature has spilled its entire paint palette across the forest. 🍁🌈 If the skies are clear, you can even catch a sweeping view of Dujiangyan city from halfway up the mountain—truly breathtaking. 📍 Lingyan Temple, Dujiangyan Only about 1 hour’s drive from Chengdu, with direct parking at the temple entrance. 🎯 What to Explore The temple complex includes Dongyue Temple, Xiyu Archway, Scripture Caves, Lingyan Temple proper, and the Thousand Buddha Pagoda. The ginkgo trees near the archway are especially stunning in autumn. Below the temple is a charming old street lined with teahouses—perfect for slowing down and soaking in the peaceful atmosphere. The area is also great for drone photography—autumn from above looks like a scene out of a dream. 🚁🍂 ☀️ Pro Tip: Go on a sunny day! Light is nature’s best filter, and it makes a huge difference. I went on a cloudy day, and honestly, the scenery just didn’t pop the same way. #thingstodo #travel