Autumn Viewing at Qixia Mountain｜Nanjing’s Autumn Romance Hidden in This Sea of Red Maples

The ultimate autumn viewing experience is here! No exaggeration, Qixia Mountain is breathtakingly beautiful✨ Every year from November to December, the mountains are covered with red maples perfectly blending with the serene ancient temples. Every step feels like walking through a classical painting, no wonder it’s called "Jinling’s Most Beautiful Mountain"! I’m rushing in first to toast this wave of autumn romance～ 🍂 Complete Red Maple Check-in Guide 🔥 Core Maple Viewing Areas Shuanghong Garden, Taohuajian, Maple Forest Lake 📍Key spots: The chicken claw maples and trident maples here are outrageously red! Layers of red leaves reflecting on the lake look like maple-flavored salmon sashimi (just kidding), every snap is stunning! ⏰ Best Viewing Period Mid-November to early December Red leaf coverage 80% UP! 🎨 At this time, Qixia Mountain looks like God’s palette, with reds, yellows, oranges, and greens everywhere like opening blind boxes～ 📸 Secret Photo Spots • Wear white or light-colored clothes, pose on the maple forest paths and stone steps • Capture sunlight filtering through the leaves for maximum atmosphere • Climb to the top of Taixu Pavilion for panoramic views, every shot is wallpaper-worthy! 🏯 Ancient Temple Autumn Exclusive Look Qixia Ancient Temple, one of the 480 temples of the Southern Dynasties, with red walls and black tiles plus a sky full of red leaves = maximum Zen! The Thousand Buddha Rock and Relic Pagoda shimmer under the sunlight, every photo feels like a time travel moment～ When tired, enjoy a cup of vegetarian tea inside the temple, listen to the rustling leaves, and feel totally Zen! 🚶 Immersive Hiking Routes 👪 Easy Family Route Entrance → Shuanghong Garden → Taohuajian → Maple Forest Lake → Ancient Temple ⏱ 2.5 hours | Easy difficulty | Plenty of beautiful photos! 🏃 Hardcore Panorama Route Entrance → Taixu Pavilion → Emperor Qin’s Riverside Spot → Fengxiang Peak → Ancient Temple ⏱ 4 hours | Overlooks the Yangtze River and red maple spectacular views | Perfect for special forces check-in ℹ️ Practical Information 💰 Ticket Info On-site 80 RMB/person Trip.com advance purchase 78 RMB/person Student discount! Half price～ (Free for kids under 1.4 meters) 🚗 Transportation Guide Metro Line 2 "Xuezhe Road Station" → transfer to Bus 206 direct Self-driving navigation: "Qixia Mountain Scenic Area Parking Lot" Parking fee 10 RMB/time ⚠️ Tips to Avoid Pitfalls • Weekends are crowded! Recommend weekdays or before 9 AM • Wear the most comfortable sneakers, watch out for steps! • Prices in the scenic area are a bit high, bring your own snacks and water Autumn light is fleeting, quickly plan your visit to this top red maple spot in Nanjing! 📸 While the maple flavor is at its peak, come to Qixia Mountain and capture this limited seasonal autumn color in your album～