Autumn at Yanque Lake in Nanjing is truly the ultimate spot for fall foliage viewing.

Nanjing's hidden autumn gem｜The water forest at Yanque Lake is absolutely stunning 🍂 If you're coming to Nanjing to enjoy the autumn colors, you must check out this ultra-hidden secret! The dawn redwood forest at Yanque Lake turns into a fairy tale world in autumn, with fiery red dawn redwoods reflected on the lake surface—every shot is a masterpiece 📸 📍 Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum Scenic Area - Yanque Lake Scenic Area Address: Meihuagu Road, Xiaolingwei Street, Xuanwu District Open all year round, free of charge; early morning or evening visits are recommended for the softest light ✨ Photo tips: 1. Wearing light-colored clothes makes your photos pop; I wore a creamy coffee cardigan this time, which gave a gentle vibe 2. Be sure to walk onto the wooden boardwalk for shooting—the dawn redwood reflections are more pronounced 3. The best shooting spot is near the small pavilion on the north side of the lake, where you can capture the entire dawn redwood forest 4. Bringing a telephoto lens is even better; compressing the scene can capture the dense dawn redwood effect