https://nz.trip.com/moments/detail/nanjing-9-137079566
aglitterbriannaUnited States

If you miss the autumn at Yanque Lake in Nanjing, you'll have to wait a whole year

A must-visit hidden gem in Nanjing! The dawn redwoods at Yanque Lake paired with the autumn scenery are absolutely stunning 🍁 This treasure lake hidden within the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum Scenic Area is incredibly photogenic! The lake reflects the surrounding dawn redwood forest, with golden fallen leaves covering the ground—every shot looks like a masterpiece ✨ 📍 Address: Meihuagu Road, Xiaolingwei Street, Xuanwu District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province (inside Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum Scenic Area) ⏰ Opening Hours: Open all year round, 24/7 📸 Photo Tips: - Best time: 8-10 AM or 3-5 PM for the most beautiful light - Recommended to wear light-colored clothes, which match perfectly with the orange-yellow scenery - Bring some props: fallen leaves 🍂, books 📖 are very fitting - The wooden boardwalk by the lake and among the dawn redwoods are perfect photo spots 🚗 Transportation: Take Metro Line 2 to Muxuyuan Station, Exit 1, then a 10-minute walk You can also take a taxi directly to Gate 7 of Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, where the entrance to Yanque Lake is located 🌿 Travel Tips: 1. It’s recommended to visit Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum together since they are in the same scenic area 2. Bring a bottle of water and some snacks, as there are few dining options inside the scenic area 3. Wear comfortable, non-slip shoes as some paths by the lake can be slippery
View original text
*This content is provided by our partner and translated by AI
Posted: Oct 21, 2025
Submit
0
Mentioned in this post
Attraction

Yanque Lake

4.6/517 reviews | Natural scenery
Nanjing
Details
Show more
Related Trip Moments
Yanque Lake

Where to go for photo check-ins in autumn? Of course, to Yanque Lake in Nanjing.

WilliamMcGregor18
Yanque Lake

The Luoyushan at Yanque Lake in Nanjing is truly beautiful, the romance of Jinling in autumn.

Samuel!Turner77
Yanque Lake

Nanjing's Yanque Lake in autumn is truly beautiful, every casual shot looks like a masterpiece.

Nora.Ward^42
Yanque Lake

Autumn at Yanque Lake in Nanjing. It made me feel the places to enjoy autumn in Nanjing.

Evelyn Hayes~79
Yanque Lake

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

Cook_Sophia_33
The Ming Tomb

Nanjing's exclusive stunning Dawn Redwood forest—I'm counting down and waiting for you to come shoot!

William Ward James-74
The Ming Tomb

Nanjing Changsheng Deer Park Guide: Free Entry + Photo Tips, Full of Healing Vibes

LEVI NEAL
Yanque Lake

Early summer in Nanjing | Hidden in every green

Floral Hotel
Yanque Lake

Nanjing in May—as beautiful as Monet's garden!

AvaMacLeod75
The Ming Tomb

Must-see in Nanjing in May! Yanque Lake Monet Garden Water Lilies are in Bloom 🪷

JetsetExplorerX
The Ming Tomb

Picture-Perfect Spring at Nanjing's Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum: A Journey Through 600 Years of History

lumina_5568
Yanque Lake

Jinling Fall Foliage | The bald cypress trees at Yanque Lake are as beautiful as a Monet painting

Milo~Collins