Ginkgo Trees and Buddha Light at Pilu Temple in Nanjing in Autumn

When a thousand-year-old temple meets limited golden hues The wind chimes at the eaves scatter light and shadow all over the ground Suddenly, you understand the tangible romance of "one leaf, one Bodhi" - ✨ Highlights of the attraction: "Centennial Ginkgo" - under the golden dome, everything falling is Zen "Ten Thousand Buddhas Tower" - climb the steps and feel the tranquility of lotus blossoms with every step "Ming Dynasty Murals" - glimpse the fingerprints of time in the mottled colors - 📸 Photography tips: 1️⃣ Shoot upward to capture the interlaced composition of ginkgo and flying eaves (light is gentler before 10:00 AM) 2️⃣ Use fallen leaves as the foreground to photograph the hazy light and shadow of the Buddha hall (afternoon side backlight is stunning) 3️⃣ Combine the incense burner’s blue smoke with the golden fan-shaped leaves in a dynamic and static contrast (capture the moment when the wind rises) - 🎒 Immersive activities: ▪️ Request a string of ginkgo wood bracelets (available at the temple’s Dharma goods counter) ▪️ Calm your mind by copying sutras in the Sutra Copying Pavilion (paper and pen provided for free, hands must be clean) ▪️ Observe the monks’ daily Zen practice of sweeping fallen leaves (likely to happen early every morning) - ⚠️ Practical information: No. 4 Hanfu Street (8-minute walk from the Presidential Palace) 🕗 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (recommended to visit on weekday mornings during ginkgo season) 🎫 30 incense flower coupons include three incense sticks —————————— 📣 I am Jiang Jiang, your travel guide | Ye Sheng, travel enthusiast 🚗 Focused on niche cultural travel destinations 🚶 Let’s measure the distance with our footsteps together