Nanjing Autumn Viewing Map | 8 Must-Visit Ginkgo and Phoenix Tree Spots Across the City, Miss Them and Wait Another Year!

Autumn here is the poetic falling of phoenix leaves 💫
The ancient capital of the Six Dynasties dons a golden coat, every step is a postcard-worthy scene
Nanjing, the city of "smoky life" described by Zhu Ziqing, is breathtakingly beautiful from October to December‼️

👇 8 local hidden autumn viewing spots, save them now 👇

1️⃣ Qixia Mountain
📍 Address: No. 88 Qixia Street, Qixia District
✨ "Jinling’s Most Beautiful Mountain" red leaf feast
Best viewing period: mid to late November
Entrance fee: 40 RMB, recommended to wear Hanfu for photos 📸

2️⃣ Ming Xiaoling Stone Statue Road
📍 Address: Within Zhongshan Scenic Area, Xuanwu District
🚶‍♀️ 600 meters of the "most beautiful 600 meters" sacred way
A golden carpet of interwoven ginkgo and maple leaves
Most atmospheric in the early morning mist 🌫️

3️⃣ Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum Music Stage
📍 Address: Within Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum Scenic Area, Xuanwu District
🕊️ A painted scene of flying white pigeons
Entrance fee: 10 RMB, bring some pigeon feed for better photos
Recommended to wear light-colored clothing 👒

4️⃣ Laomendong
📍 Address: No. 54 Jianzi Lane, Qinhuai District
🏮 The clash of blue bricks, black tiles, and phoenix trees
The night view is stunning! The atmosphere is amazing when the lanterns light up
Candied hawthorn near Deyun Club is a must-buy 🍡

5️⃣ Linggu Temple
📍 Address: Linggu Temple Road, Xuanwu District
🛕 The Zen autumn colors of a thousand-year-old temple
The ginkgo king in front of the Wuliang Hall is spectacular
The autumn limited dishes at the vegetarian noodle shop are delicious 🍜

【4 Bonus Check-in Spots】
6️⃣ Xuanwu Lake Park 👉 Liangzhou Ginkgo Avenue
7️⃣ Yihe Road 👉 Republic of China era buildings with phoenix tree filters
8️⃣ Niushou Mountain 👉 The secret maple leaf spot in front of the Buddha Summit Palace

💡 Travel Tips:
✔️ Best time: Mid-November to early December
✔️ Outfit suggestion: Beige/Camel-colored coats
✔️ Must-have item: Transparent long-handle umbrella (perfect for leaf photos)
✔️ Hidden photo spot: Phoenix tree tunnel on Lingyuan Road (aerial shots are stunning)

Dappled light on the phoenix tree avenue
Golden leaves covering the ground against red walls
Come and collect this autumn romance 💌