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

A must-visit stunning autumn scenery spot in Nanjing! The dawn redwood and bald cypress forests at Yanque Lake are so beautiful it's almost unfair, every snap looks like a masterpiece~ 📍Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum Scenic Area - Yanque Lake Scenic Area Address: Meihuagu Road, Xiaolingwei Street, Xuanwu District, Nanjing Opening Hours: Open all year round, a treasure spot tailor-made for photo-loving sisters! I just stayed there daydreaming for a long time. On sunny days, the lake surface shimmers with ripples, paired with the fiery red reflections of the dawn redwoods, it feels like being in a fairy tale world. It’s recommended to wear light-colored clothes for photos, the results are absolutely stunning! Even casual shots with your phone can look like masterpieces~ Sunlight filters through the treetops and shines on the lake surface, truly breathtaking. The light is especially gentle in the evening, so it’s best to come between 3-5 PM for the perfect lighting. If you’re lucky, you might even see wild ducks playing on the lake! Little tips: 1. It’s recommended to wear waterproof-soled shoes, as some paths by the lake can be a bit muddy. 2. Bring a windbreaker or jacket, as the wind by the lake can be a bit chilly. 3. You can bring some small biscuits; the birds by the lake aren’t afraid of people and will come close. 4. Autumn-exclusive scenery, the dawn redwoods are the reddest around mid-November.
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