Absolutely stunning! You have to see the red leaves of Qixia Mountain at least once!

Absolutely stunning! You have to see the red leaves of Qixia Mountain at least once! Dear friends! One of China’s four top maple viewing spots, Nanjing’s Qixia Mountain, is finally about to enter its most beautiful season! Every year from mid to late November through December, with over 60% red leaf coverage, here’s a comprehensive guide you don’t want to miss～​ · 🍂【Best Viewing Time】Mid November to December, especially late November when the red leaves are at their most vibrant!​ ⏰【Opening Hours】7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, don’t stay too late, the park closes at 5 PM～​ · 🚪【Which Entrance to Choose?】​ West Gate: The main entrance! Attractions are concentrated here, but it gets crowded during maple season. Choose this if you want to head straight to the core spots～​ South Gate: Much fewer visitors, giving you a fuller maple viewing experience and easier photo opportunities without the crowds～ ·​ 🚶【3 Hiking Routes, Pick According to Your Needs】​ 💚Easy Leisure Route West Gate - Qixia Zen Temple Archway - Rainbow Mirror - Peach Blossom Lake - Biyun Pavilion - Red Leaf Valley - Emperor Qin’s Riverside Spot - Fengxiang Peak - West Gate​ ✨Perfect for families and those with kids! Short route but covers all the highlights. · 🧡Classic Maple Viewing Route West Gate - Qixia Ancient Temple - Peach Blossom Lake - Red Leaf Valley - Emperor Qin’s Riverside Spot - Taixu Pavilion - Tiankai Rock - Maple Forest Lake - Thousand Buddha Rock - Relic Pagoda - West Gate​ ✨Most visitors choose this route and it’s definitely worth it! Every spot is perfect for stopping and taking photos～ · 💖In-depth Exploration Route South Gate - Emperor Qin’s Riverside Spot - Red Leaf Valley - Tiger Mountain - Deyun Hermitage - Peach Blossom Stream - Spring Rain Bridge - Thousand Buddha Rock - Qixia Ancient Temple - West Gate​ ✨Experience all the autumn scenery of Qixia Mountain! · 📸【Key Autumn Viewing Spots + Photo Locations】​ Red Leaf Valley: The iconic maple viewing spot of Qixia Mountain!​ Peach Blossom Lake Nine-Bend Bridge: Red leaves reflected on the lake surface, perfect for panoramic shots from the bridge～​ Thousand Buddha Rock: Use the grotto window frame for composition, framing the stone Buddha statues with red maple leaves in the foreground!​ Emperor Qin’s Riverside Spot: Sunset dyes the river red, great for silhouette shots from the viewing platform～​ Qixia Temple: Millennium-old ginkgo tree and red walls in front of the main hall!​ Spring Rain Bridge: Capture the symmetrical reflection of the bridge arch and red leaves～​ Deyun Hermitage Ancient Cypress: Red maples interspersed among the branches of ancient cypress trees at the hermitage ruins～​ Tiger Mountain Plank Road: Red maples against steep cliffs create a strong visual impact!​ · 🍜【Dining】​ Qixia Ancient Temple Vegetarian Noodles: Light yet flavorful～​ Thousand Buddha Vegetarian Restaurant: For something more refined, this is a great choice!​ Marketplace in front of Hengha Hall: Various local snacks, perfect for strolling and snacking～ · Dear friends! Autumn at Qixia Mountain is truly worth the trip, so hurry and capture the exclusive beauty of the season～