The ultimate autumn scenery in Nanjing is here

Nanjing Yanque Lake Bald Cypress Guide 🔥 Check in Monet oil painting for 0 yuan, with tips to avoid pitfalls Who knew! All of Nanjing’s autumn is hidden in Yanque Lake! The bald cypresses on the water turn red like an oil painting, and you can get a fairyland vibe for free. Few people, beautiful scenery, and great photo spots. Packed with comprehensive tips, just go for it~ 🚌 How to get there? Direct and no detours • Subway: Line 2, exit 1 at “Muxuyuan Station,” walk 800 meters (10 minutes) along Meihuagu Road straight to the spot • Bus: Take routes You 2/20/315 to “Ming Xiaoling Station,” then walk 400 meters to arrive • Driving: Navigate to Meihuagu Parking Lot in Nanjing, 6 yuan per time before 8 AM, usually 15 yuan per time, public transport preferred on holidays 🌟 Must-visit check-in spots + photo tips 1. Lake Heart Bridge: The prime spot! Capture the full panoramic reflection of the bald cypresses, low-angle shots blur the line between sky and water, naturally symmetrical aesthetics 2. Waterside Wooden Walkway: Walk deep into the red cypress forest, surrounded by golden-red branches and leaves, every snap looks like a forest-themed photo shoot 3. Thunder Bridge: Lake shore + cypress forest + light and shadow in one frame, perfect composition, shoot against the light at 4 PM for golden edge halo 4. Lakeside Bench: Essential for Japanese-style healing vibes, with gradient-colored cypress forest as background, blur the foreground for instant stunning shots 💰 Cost details + money-saving tips • Core viewing area: Free! No reservation needed, you can enjoy all the bald cypresses without entering the main Ming Xiaoling Scenic Area • Additional cost: Ming Xiaoling ticket 70 yuan (annual pass accepted), free entry before 6:30 AM • Parking: Meihuagu Parking Lot is the most cost-effective, half the price of hourly fees nearby 🍜 Nearby food + convenient check-ins • Snacks: At the scenic spot entrance, you can find plum blossom cake and candied taro, 10 yuan per serving, sweet and sticky to refresh your palate • Meals: Nanjing home-style restaurants outside Zhongshan Gate, saltwater duck and duck blood vermicelli soup cost about 50 yuan per person • Nearby attractions: After visiting, walk to Ming Xiaoling Stone Elephant Road, or Qianhu and Pipa Lakes to unlock the essence of Zhongshan’s autumn 💡 Tips to avoid pitfalls Best viewing period is mid-November to mid-December, early morning 7-9 AM (misty fairyland), afternoon 3-5 PM (soft backlight) for best photos; wear solid colors like off-white or light gray, avoid slippery fallen leaves; fewer people on weekdays so no need to fight for spots, a polarizing filter can make reflections clearer~