Nanjing Qixia Mountain: A Thousand Moods of Qiqing

Rainy day fairyland! A secret guide to the fully red maple leaves of Qixia Mountain 🍁 🌟 Recommended reason: The backyard garden of Jinling! Autumn limited maple leaf ceiling 📍 Address: No. 88, Qixia Street, Qixia District 🚌 Transportation tips: Take Metro Line 2 to Nanjing University Xianlin Campus Station, then transfer to Bus 328 direct 1️⃣ Qixia Temple ➡️ Thousand Buddha Rock Qixia Temple: Ancient temple of the Southern Dynasties! The Zen aesthetic of red walls, green tiles, and maple leaves intertwined 📸 Tips: The stone lions and ginkgo trees in front of the temple are classic photo spots; mist on rainy days makes for even better shots Thousand Buddha Rock: 492 Buddha statues embedded in the rock wall; remember to find the "Eastern Flying Apsara" mural 2️⃣ Red Leaf Valley ➡️ Emperor Qin’s Riverside Spot Red Leaf Valley: The whole mountain is dyed in layers of color! The dawn redwood plank road with mist looks like an ink painting Emperor Qin’s Riverside Spot: A breathtaking view of the Yangtze River bend, with a bronze tripod and viewing platform 🍜 Food recommendations Vegetarian noodles: Exclusive to Qixia Temple’s vegetarian hall! 15 yuan a bowl, warms your heart Osmanthus sugar taro shoots: Freshly cooked at a small shop at the foot of the mountain, sweet and glutinous taro with the fragrance of Jinling osmanthus 🌧️ Pitfall prevention guide • Stairs are slippery on rainy days; it is recommended to wear non-slip shoes • After 5 PM, only exit allowed, no entry; plan your sunset shots accordingly • Avoid weekend crowds; Red Leaf Valley is least crowded on weekday mornings