Encountering Jinling City Under the Ginkgo Trees

Autumn in Nanjing is truly breathtaking! Golden ginkgo leaves and fiery red dawn redwoods dye the entire ancient city in oil painting tones 🎨 This time, I recommend 3 places where you can best feel the autumn atmosphere in Nanjing, and every snap is a masterpiece～ 🍂 Confucius Temple Address: Intersection of Gongyuan West Street and Gongyuan Street, Qinhuai District Here, autumn hides under the eaves～ The ginkgo trees lining Gongyuan Street are unbelievably beautiful, and when the sunlight shines down, the whole street glows✨ It’s best to visit before 9 AM or in the evening when there are fewer people. Don’t miss trying the Jinling roast duck nearby, paired with a bowl of duck blood vermicelli soup—absolutely amazing! 🌊 Xuanwu Lake Scenic Area Address: No. 1 Xuanwu Lane, Xuanwu District The banks of Xuanwu Lake are full of dawn redwoods, turning into a "fiery cloud" in November! The lakeside trail is perfect for a walk, and the reflection of the Zifeng Tower on the water is incredibly picturesque. You can enter from Jiming Temple subway station and also check out the Ming City Wall along the way～ 🍁 Zhongshan Scenic Area Address: No. 7 Shixiang Road, Xuanwu District The Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum Sacred Way in autumn is simply stunning! The golden phoenix tree tunnel, fiery red maple leaves, and the Chinese tallow trees lining Shixiang Road make every frame look like a magazine cover. It’s best to visit from late October to mid-November, and remember to bring Hanfu for photos—the photo success rate is 200%! 🚗 Transportation tips: All these spots are accessible by subway: Confucius Temple on Line 3, Xuanwu Lake on Line 1, and Zhongshan Scenic Area on Line 2, all very convenient. Wear comfortable shoes; walking in Nanjing’s autumn is super pleasant～ Remember to go to Laomendong at night for snacks—osmanthus cake with red bean glutinous rice balls is perfect for autumn!