Nanjing Niushou Mountain｜Autumn Exclusive! A Guide to the "Buddhist Autumn Scenery" That Looks Like a Spilled Palette

After waiting for so long, I finally embraced Niushou Mountain this autumn! Taking the shuttle bus up the mountain, the world outside the window looks like someone spilled a palette—ginkgo trees glowing gold, maple leaves bright red, and even the wind carries a crisp osmanthus fragrance. In just over ten minutes, I easily reached the mountaintop. The moment the dazzling Buddha Summit Palace and the golden autumn light came into view, the whole mountain and sky seemed to light up, leaving only a heart full of awe!✨ 🍁 Golden Autumn Itinerary (Avoiding Detours Version) Enter from the East Gate → Take the shuttle bus to "Tianque Station" → Take the escalator up the mountain → Check in at the "Big Durian" Buddha Summit Palace exterior → Stroll along the outer corridor to enjoy autumn → Climb the Buddha Summit Tower to overlook the colorful forest → Exit from the West Gate → Stop by Jinling Small Town on the way out (the evening lights in the small town are super atmospheric!) 📸 3 Must-Photograph Autumn Spots (100% Photo Success Rate) - By the pond on the south side of Buddha Summit Palace Facing the Buddha Summit Tower, capture the "Big Durian" and the tower framed together in autumn, with the reflection in the water as clear as a mirror! Recommended to go after 3 PM, when the sunset light gilds the building edges, autumn clouds drift slowly in the sky, and the reflection and reality complement each other, creating a perfect artistic mood~ - Top level of Buddha Summit Tower overlooking Climb the tower for a panoramic view of all the autumn colors of Niushou Mountain! The yellow, green, and red interwoven forest, paired with the golden dome of Buddha Summit Palace, is exactly how to capture the "Autumn-Dyed Buddhist Kingdom" panorama! - Doorway of the outer corridor of Buddha Summit Palace Stand inside the arched doorway of the curved outer corridor and shoot the Buddha Summit Tower and autumn sky framed by the arch. Every doorway is a natural autumn painting~ Portrait shots here are amazing too, with poetic vibes wherever you stand! 🍂 Autumn Exclusive Experiences (Don’t Miss!) - Stroll through Buddha Summit Temple, where red maples contrast with dark tiles and white walls, fallen leaves drift on stone steps, and every snap looks like a classical masterpiece; - Ride the shuttle bus through the mountain, open the window to let the autumn breeze hit your face, with waves of osmanthus fragrance coming by, refreshing your whole being; - Wait for sunset at Buddha Summit Tower in the evening, watch the sun dye the "Big Durian" warm golden, even the mountain mist glows, like encountering the "Buddha Light Autumn Scenery"~ 💡 Autumn Travel Tips - Autumn scenery is very popular, so there will be more tourists. It’s recommended to go early in the morning when the light is soft, there are fewer people, and you don’t have to compete for photo spots; - Choose light or earth-tone outfits (off-white, khaki, light brown all work well), which match the autumn scenery and the golden Buddha Summit Palace perfectly, making your photos more harmonious~