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The millennium-old autumn in Xi'an leaves you speechless

Autumn in Chang'an is a perfect encounter between a thousand-year golden age and modern romance💛 When the first golden ginkgo leaf falls from the ancient temple wall, the whole city presses the "time travel button"⏳ This autumn here is neither the bleak autumn wind of the frontier nor the lingering misty rain of Jiangnan, but the magnificent and overwhelming atmosphere of the prosperous Tang Dynasty 1,400 years ago! 🎋 Three must-do experiences to travel back to the Tang Dynasty✨ 1️⃣ Guanyin Zen Temple · Millennium-gilded Ginkgo Rain 📍Address: Ancient Guanyin Zen Temple, northern foot of Zhongnan Mountain, Dongdajie Office, Chang'an District, Xi'an 🍁 This ancient ginkgo tree, said to be personally planted by Emperor Taizong of Tang and 1,400 years old, is breathtakingly beautiful! ☑️ Best viewing time: Early to mid-November ✨ Recommended because: Standing on the golden "carpet" of fallen leaves, watching them flutter like butterflies, you seem to instantly return to the prosperous Zhenguan era, witnessing the great talents and ambitions of a wise ruler~ Ps: Please make a reservation in advance via the "Zhongnan Mountain Ancient Guanyin Zen Temple" WeChat public account! 2️⃣ City Wall Cycling · Epic blend of ancient and modern 📍Address: Xi'an City Wall Scenic Area (recommended to enter from Yongning Gate) 🚲 Bike rental: Rental points every 500 meters along the wall 🎫 Tickets: 54 RMB/person, bike rental 45 RMB/3 hours 🌅 Must experience: cycling at dusk! Watch the sunset bathe the ancient city in golden light, beneath your feet the weathered marks of the Ming Dynasty city wall, and in the distance, dense skyscrapers~ Snap! This is probably the most captivating city silhouette of Xi'an! 3️⃣ "Seeking Persimmons" at Shuyuanmen · Autumn exclusive 📍Address: No. 15 Sanxue Street, Beilin District, Xi'an 🍊 The bright red persimmon trees contrast beautifully with the blue bricks and black tiles, full of the lively atmosphere of Chang'an~ You can also visit the nearby Beilin Museum to savor the millennium of heritage in the "Capital of Calligraphy"! 💛【2-Day Golden Chang'an Walking Guide】 Day 1: Guanyin Zen Temple (ginkgo viewing) → Xi'an City Wall (cycling) → Shuyuanmen (seeking persimmons) Day 2: Daci'en Temple (autumn at Big Wild Goose Pagoda) → Qujiangchi Ruins Park (imperial garden) → Yongxingfang (bowl-breaking wine & biangbiang noodles) ps: Parking is very convenient at every stop! No stress for self-driving tours~ Look! How beautiful is that golden ginkgo tree hung with red lanterns in the photo~ The red flag fluttering on the gray wall behind perfectly interprets "half the city in autumn, half the city ancient"📸 Come check in at the same spot! Are you ready to join this millennium-crossing autumn feast in Chang'an? Let's be "Tang people for a day" together~
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Posted: Nov 8, 2025
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