[2025 Suzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Zijin Nunnery (Updated Oct)

As autumn deepens and the cool breeze refreshes, Taihu Lake's late autumn is brewing a romantic feast unique to nature! Siberian Black-headed Gulls are about to cross thousands of miles, flying south to meet Taihu Lake, composing an autumn love song with the blooming osmanthus, golden ginkgo, and fiery red maple along the shore; the lakeside oranges, persimmons, and pomegranates are also hanging full on the branches, waiting for you to "pack" this autumn-exclusive sweetness to take home. The Black-headed Gulls come from afar—how can you miss this winter rendezvous? - Best viewing time: November to March of the following year - Recommended birdwatching spots: Taihu No.1 Highway, Taihu Lakeside National Wetland, Fishing Port Village, New Fourth Army Taihu Guerrilla Detachment Memorial Hall, Chongshanyu Lighthouse, Muke Bookstore, Shibi Yonghui Zen Temple, Sanshan Island, Manshan Island, Hengshan Island Every year in mid to late November, this group of "guests from afar" travels over a thousand kilometers to arrive at the mild Suzhou Taihu Lake, where they spend the winter. Collecting autumn in Taihu means not only lakes and mountains but also the "treasure" surprises in the countryside! Recommended flower viewing locations - Osmanthus: Zijin Temple, Qiyuan Garden, Tong Guanyin Temple, Yuhua Scenic Area, Yuyang Mountain, Yaoshang Village, Xishan Ancient Village - Ginkgo: Zijin Temple, Diaohualou, Yuwang Temple, Tong Guanyin Temple - Red Maple: Shigong Mountain, Qiyuan Garden, Yuwang Temple, Diaohualou - Reed: Taihu No.1 Highway, Taihu Lakeside National Wetland - Pink Muhly Grass: Sanshan Island, Xiangshan Botanical Garden - Dawn Redwood: Taihu Lakeside National Wetland, Taihu New World Recommended picking locations - Cucumber: Happy Farm - Orange: Yuhua Scenic Area, Zijin Temple, Luxiang Ancient Village, Sanshan Island - Persimmon: Sanshan Island, Yushan Island, Jinmanting Agricultural Park - Pomegranate: Hengshan Island, Dongcun Ancient Village The Black-headed Gulls' invitation has arrived, the autumn colors are rich, and the fruits are fragrant. This autumn, let's head to Taihu Lake together for a date with nature!

Zijin Temple in Dongshan, Suzhou is a historic temple located in Ximaowu, Dongshan Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City. History: Zijin Temple was built in the Tang Dynasty and rebuilt in the Qing Dynasty. It has a history of more than 1,400 years. Although it only has one hall, it is famous for the Arhat statues sculpted by Lei Chao and his wife, famous sculptors in the Southern Song Dynasty. Main features: The 16 painted clay Arhat statues in the main hall are exquisitely crafted and lifelike. They are known as one of the "two and a half Arhat halls in the world" and are an important cultural heritage in the history of Chinese sculpture and art. In addition, there is a 600-year-old osmanthus tree and a magnolia tree from the Song Dynasty in the temple, adding a touch of simplicity and elegance to the temple. Visiting information: Zijin Temple is open all year round from 8:00 to 17:00, and the ticket price is CNY 30. Visitors can drive or take a bus to the temple, and there is a parking lot in the temple for convenient parking. Zijin Temple attracts many tourists with its profound historical heritage and unique artistic charm. In late fall and early winter, the maple leaves in Zijin Temple turn red and the ginkgo leaves turn yellow. It is a great place to enjoy a pot of green tea and chat with friends.

The autumn wind blows the fallen leaves, endless sorrow and sadness The bleak fall fades away the lingering feelings, if autumn is not a bit desolate There is endless autumn thought, when the autumn leaves fall the following year You are no longer by my side, only a fallen leaf 🍂 The leaves fall one by one, slowly and slowly drifting away It seems that I can't bear to leave the warm branches of the big tree The loss in my heart cannot be erased, I slowly Slowly leaving your world It's as if I have never existed in your world Although the leaves have fallen here, the red creeper looks very beautiful The ginkgo trees have all fallen! But still beautiful Stop scanning at 4:05 and close at 5:00 There are many places to take pictures, one of which has a little ginkgo In the past, it was nice to burn incense and worship Buddha, and you could also drink tea It's so quiet here! If you like quietness, you can come here. It's beautiful no matter how you take pictures, and it's even more beautiful when the sun is shining.

Ginkgo Road Zijin Temple / A separate post Yangwan Ancient Village Looking north ...... I am proceeding along this main route Whenever I see a road leading to a beautiful ginkgo place, I drive into the village There are also some photographers who walk in The street view of Ginkgo Road is not very good for panoramic shots Ancient trees can be seen everywhere along the way Some farmhouses use them to hang clothes, haha, beautiful daily life I got a bit dizzy from looking at it, haha The ginkgo is really beautiful The lens can only record images It's better to come and experience that beauty in person Everyone feels differently Reeds in Taihu Lake all the way