Nanjing Gulou Park Ginkgo｜Red Wall Light and Shadow + Ancient and Modern in One Frame

Autumn in Nanjing is hidden in the red walls and golden leaves of Gulou Park! Free, off the beaten path, and close to the subway, three core themes to explode your social media feed, with detailed shooting spots + outfit tips + transportation guide, even beginners can create stunning photos～ 📍Key Location & Transportation Guide - Gulou Park: No. 1 Beijing West Road, Gulou District, Nanjing (center of Gulou Square, ancient landmark from the Ming Hongwu era) - Transportation: Exit 2/5/6 at Gulou Station on Metro Lines 1/4, 3-minute walk straight to the park, no detours needed - Nearby connections: Next to Zifeng Tower, within walking distance to Xuanwu Lake and Nanjing University, perfect for checking in after shooting the ginkgo, super smooth for a day trip 🎬Three Core Themed Shooting Techniques 1. Red Wall and Golden Leaves Contrast｜Rich and Vivid Ancient Style - Angle: Low angle looking up to highlight the strong contrast between yellow and red. Focus on the ginkgo leaves with slight underexposure to make the golden edges clearer and avoid overexposure of the red wall. 2. Red Wall Light and Shadow｜Natural Filter of Sunlight - Best time: 3-5 PM (morning light doesn’t reach the red wall, afternoon sunlight is soft and shadows are more dynamic) - Angle: Shoot facing the red wall with backlight, so the ginkgo leaf shadows are fully cast on the wall, capturing the dynamic movement of the leaves; overlapping leaf shadows create a natural ink painting effect 3. Ancient and Modern in One Frame｜Time and Space Dialogue between Zifeng Tower and Ginkgo - Spot 1: Gulou second-floor platform looking down, using ginkgo branches as the foreground, with the red wall below and Zifeng Tower in the distance, maximizing the ancient-modern layering - Spot 2: Northeast corner of Gulou looking up, aligning the flying eaves of Gulou, ginkgo leaves, and the top of Zifeng Tower to create a visual impact of “a thousand-year gaze” 👗Portrait Outfit & Pose Suggestions Outfit Recommendations - Light colors preferred: off-white sweater, beige coat, light blue shirt, creating a gentle contrast with the golden ginkgo, very painterly - Ancient style fit: simple Hanfu, modified qipao (dark green, wine red, off-white), perfectly matching the red wall and ancient architecture, instantly creating a time-travel photo - Accessory bonuses: brown scarf, beret, oil-paper umbrella, vintage books, making poses more natural and the scene more story-rich 💡Tips - Best viewing period: late November (ginkgo yellow coverage reaches 80%, fallen leaves on the ground make photos even better) - Free admission! No ticket required, avoid weekends for fewer crowds and more relaxed shooting - Lens suggestions: wide-angle for panoramas, telephoto for details and light and shadow, zoom 2-3x on your phone for more focused portraits Autumn in Nanjing really can’t be hidden! The red walls, ginkgo, light and shadow, and Zifeng Tower in Gulou Park—every spot is worth capturing～ Quickly invite your besties and bring your camera to take the golden autumn vibes of Jinling home～