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Nanjing's Ultimate Autumn Viewing Guide

Who understands! As soon as autumn arrives, the romance of Nanjing is all taken over by Qixia Mountain~ The autumn breeze is like a paintbrush, coloring the entire mountain 🎨—red maple leaves, yellow ginkgo, orange Chinese tallow, green phoenix trees, layered and super healing. Walking in feels like stepping into an oil painting! 🍂 Best Time to Enjoy Autumn (Don’t miss out!) To see the most beautiful maple leaves, it’s recommended to visit from late November to mid-December~ Early December is the key period for maple leaves changing color, with red, yellow, and orange intertwined, creating a rich palette. Photos come with a natural filter, and every shot looks amazing! 🚶 Super Easy Autumn Viewing Route (Avoid unnecessary detours) Recommended: enter from the South Gate and exit from the West Gate! The entrance gate at the South Gate is right at the scenic area entrance, so no long queues, and you can time your visit precisely for quick entry~ Plus, this route mainly follows the main uphill road, with few steep steps, making it easy to walk and take photos along the way. Even if you’re not very fit, you can handle it! Specific route: South Gate → Yinma Pond → Qingfeng Sword → Tea Tasting Pavilion → Spring Rain Bridge → Shamao Peak → Qixia Temple → Rainbow Mirror → West Gate 💡 Must-Know Tips (Locals’ secret) 1. Free Entry Secret: The scenic area is free before 7:00 AM! But during the maple viewing season, the entrance gets super congested in the morning. Everyone rushes early to “run into the park.” If you want to save on the ticket, be sure to set off early and don’t be late~ 2. Super Convenient Transportation: Both South and West Gates have bus stops, and you can take the bus to the subway station. No need to find parking yourself, making green travel super hassle-free~ 3. More Than Just Autumn Viewing: Besides admiring the maple leaves, Qixia Mountain also offers Nanjing’s unique “Autumn Marathon” (who understands the joy of waking up early to get free entry!). When tired, you can visit Qixia Temple to experience Zen, killing two birds with one stone~
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Posted: Oct 26, 2025
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