Nanjing Qixia Mountain Parent-Child Lazy Guide｜Unlock Red Leaves + Ancient Temple in 1.5h

Enjoy autumn easily with kids! The essence route of Qixia Mountain saves time and effort, letting you see 90% of the autumn scenery～ Core goal: Save time and effort traveling Qixia Mountain with kids, head straight to the highlights, no hassle for parents or kids! 🎯 Summary in one sentence: Head straight to Qixia Temple and Red Leaf Valley, ancient temple red walls + mountains covered in red leaves, let kids experience the autumn Zen and natural beauty. ⏰ Best time: Mid to late November to early December, when the red leaves are the reddest and most vibrant. Take kids to see the breathtaking "forests dyed in layers" autumn scenery, miss it and wait a year. 🚗 Lazy transportation options (parent-child friendly): Take Metro Line 2 to "Nanda Xianlin Campus Station," then taxi (about 15 yuan) to the West Gate of the scenic area, the easiest way to avoid kids struggling on the bus; Self-driving: Navigate to "Qixia Mountain Scenic Area West Gate Parking Lot," parking fee 10 yuan/time, convenient and quick. 🗺️ Lazy parent-child route (1.5-2 hours): Scenic Area West Gate → Mingjing Lake (take photos of red leaf reflections, feed little fish with kids) → Qixia Temple (core ancient temple, red walls and yellow tiles with red leaves, take parent-child ancient style photos) → Red Leaf Valley (prime maple viewing area, let kids collect red leaves for specimens) → Taixu Pavilion (classic photo spot, capture panoramic views of the mountains covered in red leaves) → Return the same way to West Gate. Explanation: This route is almost all flat roads and gentle slopes, no strenuous climbing needed, kids can easily complete the whole trip, the scenery is the most beautiful and concentrated, very pleasant to play and take photos along the way. 💡 Simple parent-child tips: Tickets: Buy online in advance, scan code to enter, no need to queue, saves time with kids; Clothing: Dress kids in comfortable sneakers for easy walking; adults wear light clothing for easy movement with kids; Photos: Wear light-colored clothes (white/cream), best for photos among red leaves, matching parent-child colors looks more harmonious; Avoid crowds: Want fewer people and quiet? Go right at opening at 8 am or enter after 3 pm to avoid peak crowds; Must-haves for kids: Thermos cup (hot water available in the scenic area), snacks (to replenish kids’ energy), wet wipes, tissues, band-aids; Science tips: Briefly explain the history of Qixia Temple and types of red leaf trees to kids, learn while playing. 🏨 Accommodation guide: Nanjing Qixia Mountain Hot Spring Resort Hotel, Nanjing Heyuan Jingyi Hotel