Hidden gem for maple viewing not in Kyoto, but in Shanghai!

Who says you have to go to Japan to enjoy maple leaves? This 500-year-old ancient temple in Shanghai has already become a "Tang-style Red Maple Paradise"～ Fiery red leaves, majestic ancient temple, perfect for photos, and comfortable for visiting. Save this detailed guide now! 📸 3 stunning photo spots to capture your autumn masterpieces - Spot 1: Upward shot beside the bronze lamp Use the red maple as the foreground, with the bronze lamp and Tang-style architecture as the background, creating a layered scene that feels like traveling back to the flourishing Tang Dynasty to enjoy the maples～ - Spot 2: Corner of the temple corridor Sunlight filters through the red maple leaves onto the wooden corridor, creating amazing light and shadow effects. The ancient atmosphere is perfectly captured in your photos! - Spot 3: Full view of the temple gate frame Stand outside the temple gate and frame the red maples, temple gate, and flying eaves together in your shot to instantly get the "Tang-style Red Maple Scroll"! 🚗 Route planning (super hassle-free version) - Public transport: Take Metro Line 7 to "Dahua Sanlu Station," then transfer to a bus or taxi for 10 minutes to reach the temple. You can also enjoy the Shanghai street scenes along the way～ - Driving: Navigate directly to "Shanghai Baoshan Temple." The parking lot is nearby, making parking easy and stress-free～ - Visiting pace: Recommended to arrive at 10 AM, first explore the temple and enjoy the maples while taking photos, have lunch at nearby eateries, then take a leisurely afternoon stroll. A whole day of comfort～ 🍜 Nearby food recommendations for both sightseeing and eating - Baoshan Temple vegetarian meal: How can you not try vegetarian food at an ancient temple? The vegetarian noodles and buns are light yet flavorful, leaving you refreshed in body and mind～ - Dahua Hucheng Food Street: Just a 10-minute taxi ride from the temple, offering various snacks, hot pot, and Japanese cuisine. When you’re tired from walking, come here to fill your stomach～ Stop envying Kyoto’s maple leaves. The Tang-style red maples at Shanghai Baoshan Temple will enchant you just the same～ Find a weekend to come here, take beautiful photos, enjoy vegetarian meals, and explore the ancient temple to savor your own little autumn happiness～ 🌿