6 Must-Visit Autumn Fairy Tale Spots in Nanjing!

Autumn in Nanjing is truly beautiful! Here’s your ultimate autumn viewing guide～🍂 🚗【Transportation Guide】 Nanjing’s metro is super convenient! It can take you directly to most attractions. ✅ It’s recommended to get a Jinling Tong bus card. ✅ Taxis are also very affordable; remember to book through Trip.com. 🏨【Accommodation Recommendations】 1️⃣ Yihe Jieziyuan Hotel 📍 Address: No. 57 Dayoufang Lane, Qinhuai District Features: Traditional garden style, located right inside the Laomendong scenic area! 2️⃣ Nanjing Shangri-La Hotel 📍 Address: No. 329 Central Road, Gulou District Features: Overlooks the entire Xuanwu Lake, super convenient location. 🍜【Food Recommendations】 👍 Must-try list: 1️⃣ Duck Blood Vermicelli Soup Any place in Laomendong is authentic! Warm and super comforting～ 2️⃣ Plum Blossom Cake Crispy skin and fragrant filling, be sure to try it at street stalls! 3️⃣ Soup Dumplings Locals love the century-old "Liu Changxing" restaurant. 📍 Address: No. 57 Shanxi Road, Gulou District 🎯【Itinerary】 Day 1: Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum → Meiling Palace → Nanjing Museum → Laomendong Day 2: Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum → Purple Mountain Observatory → Xuanwu Lake Park Day 3: Qixia Mountain Maple Viewing → Jiming Temple → Confucius Temple Night Tour 📸【Attraction Guide】 📍 Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum ➡️ Best photo spot: Shixiang Road ⏰ Hours: 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM Ticket: 70 RMB Unbelievably beautiful! The golden ginkgo avenue is perfect for photos📸 📍 Qixia Mountain ➡️ Stunning maple scenery: Fengling Scenic Area ⏰ Hours: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Ticket: 40 RMB Recommended to visit mid-November! The red maples are breathtaking～🍁 📍 Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum ➡️ Must-visit: 392 steps ⏰ Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM The mausoleum at sunset is incredibly atmospheric!🌅 📍 Xuanwu Lake Park ➡️ Highlight: Ginkgo trees around the lake ⏰ Hours: Open all day, free entry The Couples’ Garden area is perfect for photos👫 📍 Jiming Temple ➡️ Food tip: Must-try vegetarian dishes ⏰ Hours: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Ticket: 10 RMB Golden ginkgo trees paired with ancient temple architecture create a poetic scene🏮 📍 Laomendong ➡️ Best for night tours: alleys filled with lanterns Delicious and photogenic! Ending with a bowl of duck blood vermicelli soup is perfect～✨ 💡【Travel Tips】 1⃣️ Mid-November to early December is the best time for autumn viewing. 2⃣️ Bring a warm jacket; Nanjing has big temperature differences between morning and night. 3⃣️ Wearing warm-colored clothes makes photos pop more. 4⃣️ Don’t forget a power bank—you won’t want to stop taking pictures. 5⃣️ Some attractions require advance booking. Autumn in Nanjing is truly romantic! Bring your bestie or boyfriend and check these spots out～💖