Autumn in Nanjing. At Chaotian Palace, I captured a photo of a lifetime.

🇨🇳 Nanjing Travel｜Ginkgo and Ancient Architecture Perfect Match! Chaotian Palace Autumn Viewing Guide🍂 The world suddenly turns late, the mountains and rivers are already autumn. You must not miss this golden secret spot when you come to Nanjing! Nanjing Museum (Chaotian Palace) Ginkgo Viewing Map is here👇🏻 📍Address: No. 4 Chaotian Palace, Wangfu Street, Qinhuai District 🕘Opening Hours: 9:00-18:00 (Last entry at 17:00 / Closed on Mondays) 🍁Highlights: 1️⃣ Ginkgo Avenue A 200-meter-long ginkgo corridor! Golden fallen leaves cover the ground, every snap is a masterpiece～ 2️⃣ Main Hall of Chaotian Palace Red walls and golden tiles paired with ginkgo, full of ancient charm! Recommended to wear Hanfu for photos 3️⃣ West Wing Corridor Fewer people and beautiful scenery! Viewing ginkgo through carved windows, full of artistic conception 📸Photography Tips: -Best time: 3-5 PM for the softest light -Outfit suggestions: camel/white/red tones stand out more -Must-shoot angles: 1) Crouch low and use fallen leaves as the foreground to shoot the building 2) Shoot upwards capturing red walls, golden roofs + ginkgo leaves 3) Sitting pose on corridor steps for composition 🍜Nearby Food: • Wangfu Claypot: Have a bowl of hot three-flavor claypot • Xu’s Duck Shop: Nanjing must-try salted duck • Sweet Potato Starch Dessert: Local specialty dessert ⚠️Tips: -Ginkgo season is mid-November to early December -On sunny days, arrive early; weekends are crowded -Ticket price: 23 RMB/person, tickets available on site