A must-visit in Hefei Xiaoyaojin! A hidden tropical rainforest secret in the city
by Gwen Nitzsche
Oct 21, 2025
This autumn, you’ll really regret not coming to Xiaoyaojin Park to photograph the ginkgo trees! The most treasured autumn photo spot in downtown Hefei, with golden ginkgo trees and ancient-style architecture creating stunning shots~
📍Xiaoyaojin Park
As one of the oldest parks in downtown Hefei, Xiaoyaojin not only holds countless childhood memories for longtime Hefei residents, but in autumn it looks like a beautiful oil painting! The park is planted with many ginkgo trees, which turn golden in mid to late November. Paired with traditional Chinese pavilions and towers, it creates a very poetic atmosphere.
📸Recommended photo spots:
1⃣️Ginkgo Avenue at the East Gate entrance
Tall ginkgo trees line both sides of the entire walkway, with sunlight filtering through the leaves creating a dreamy effect, perfect for portrait close-ups.
2⃣️Ginkgo walkway in front of Xiaoyao Pavilion
The antique-style buildings combined with the golden leaves on the ground make every snapshot a masterpiece.
3⃣️Ginkgo forest near the West Gate
Fewer people here, and you can capture the ginkgo trees reflected on the lake surface.
💡Tips:
-The best time to shoot is between 9-10 AM when the light is soft and there are fewer people.
-Wearing dark or white clothing will make your photos stand out more.
-There are many benches in the park, perfect for sitting down and taking artistic autumn-themed photos.
🚗Transportation:
Get off at Dadongmen Station on Metro Line 2 and walk 5 minutes.
🚌Multiple bus routes available (Routes 1, 2, etc.)
Xiaoyaojin Park is beautiful all year round, but the autumn ginkgo trees are an absolute must-see limited-time spectacle! While the ginkgo leaves are golden, quickly grab your besties and come check it out~
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