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Who understands? October in Nanjing has taken the "autumn atmosphere" to a whole new level.

Who understands!! October in Nanjing is so beautiful it leaves me speechless🍁 They have turned the "autumn atmosphere" into a ceiling-level experience✨ 🌟【Must-Visit Spots · Full Atmosphere】 1️⃣ Lingyuan Road Wutong Avenue • The phrase "The trees are wutong trees, the city is Nanjing" makes sense now! • Golden wutong trees form an oil painting-like tunnel🍂 Every snapshot feels cinematic • 📍Recommended time: 6:30-8:00 AM, morning light + empty streets are stunning! 2️⃣ Linggu Temple • A hidden gem! Ginkgo yellow + ancient temple red walls are so healing • Be sure to find the century-old ginkgo tree at Linggu Temple’s entrance; when the wind blows, the ground is covered in golden leaves🎋 • Much less crowded than Pilu Temple, perfect for quiet daydreaming~ 3️⃣ Ming Xiaoling Stone Elephant Road • The "most beautiful 600 meters in Nanjing" lives up to its name! • Chinese tallow, ginkgo, and sweetgum trees create a colorful scene🌰 Every step is a new view • Recommend buying a joint ticket for Zhongshan Scenic Area; wearing light-colored clothes makes for better photos 4️⃣ Yihe Road • Republic of China-era villas + falling wutong leaves, a must for artsy youth! • Find a café with a second-floor window view to overlook the street and instantly feel transported back to the Republic era☕️ ------ 🚶‍♀️【2-Day Itinerary · No Detours Version】 Day 1: Zhongshan Scenic Line Ming Xiaoling → Meiling Palace → Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum Music Stage (feed the pigeons🕊️) → Linggu Temple ✨ In the evening, bike along Lingyuan Road and feel the romance of wutong leaves drifting over your shoulders~ Day 2: City Stroll Line Yihe Road → Pilu Temple (ginkgo season is stunning) → Xuanwu Lake Ginkgo Avenue (Liangzhou is a must-visit!) ✨ At night, stroll through Laomendong; when the lanterns light up, it’s full of lively atmosphere🏮 ------ 🦀【Autumn Limited Delicacies · Mouthwatering Edition】 ✅ Osmanthus Sugar Taro Shoots • Soft, glutinous, and sweet from Master Zuo’s Plum Blossom Cake shop, a warm bowl for the heart! ✅ Crab Roe Noodles/Rice • October is peak crab season! Full of crab roe mixed in, the aroma is intoxicating~ • Recommended local favorite small shops with great value🦀 ✅ Chestnut Osmanthus Cake • The roadside cart version is the real deal! Hot and fragrant with strong osmanthus aroma🌰 ✅ Duck Blood Vermicelli Soup • Slurp a hot bowl of soup with crispy rice crust in autumn, and your soul will be healed! ------ 💡 Handy Tips 🔹 Late October to mid-November is the best time, hurry up! 🔹 Big temperature difference between morning and evening, bring a jacket + umbrella, you know Nanjing’s autumn rain🌧️ 🔹 To capture empty shots without people, get up early! Travel groups arrive after 8 AM Nanjing’s autumn is a limited-time romance about wutong trees, ginkgo, and osmanthus💫
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