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Ultimate Photo Guide: Chaotian Palace Blue and White Outfit Strategy

Hey everyone! Nanjing's autumn hides a top-tier ancient-style photo spot – Chaotian Palace 😭 The century-old ginkgo trees at Lingxing Gate paired with vermilion palace walls, when the wind blows, a "golden rain" falls all over the stone steps. Few people, beautiful scenery, and you can take stunning photos that look like no one else is around. The blue and white outfit guide + full itinerary are all prepared, so save this and go! ✨Key Highlights at a Glance 🎨Red Wall & Ginkgo Pairing: The century-old ginkgo trees in front of Lingxing Gate + vermilion palace walls. Fallen leaves cover the base of the wall like scattered gold foil. Shoot from a low angle to capture flying eaves + yellow leaves + red walls, instantly maximizing the ancient aesthetic! 👯Fewer Crowds, Better Photos: Far fewer tourists than Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum and Fuzi Temple, allowing you to pose calmly. Ancient architecture and yellow leaves in the same frame naturally create a cinematic filter. 👗Blue and White Outfit Photo Secrets 📸Golden Photo Spots: ① Stand on the stone steps in front of the red wall at Lingxing Gate, using ginkgo leaves as a foreground; ② Sit on the leaf-covered stone steps and let the sunlight fall on you; ③ Frame your shot through the side hall's archway, with the person standing in the center for a super layered effect! 💡Outfit Match: A white coat + baby blue inner layer is absolutely perfect! Light colors contrast beautifully with the red walls and yellow leaves, looking fresh without overpowering the scenery. 100% photo-ready! 💯 🗺️Itinerary & Avoid Pitfalls Tips ⏰Itinerary: 9:00 AM enter the park to photograph ginkgo (best lighting) → 10:30 AM visit the "Imperial Aura of Jinling" cultural relics exhibition → 12:00 PM head to Fangpo Gaotuan Store for Wufantuan (black rice balls) + Tangyumiao (sweet taro balls) → In the afternoon, stop by Yihe Road for Republic of China-era street photography. ⚠️Avoid Pitfalls: Mid-November to early December is the peak ginkgo season, with no unpleasant ginkgo fruit odor; weekends are slightly more crowded, so it's recommended to arrive early on weekdays. Bring a cup of hot coffee as a prop for even better photos! Nanjing Chaotian Palace in autumn is truly healing! Blue and white outfits really stand out among the red walls and ginkgo trees. Sisters who have been there, tell us your favorite photo spot in the comments below 👇
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