Autumn arrives, and Nanjing becomes Jinling

“A beautiful place in Jiangnan, the imperial city of Jinling” 🍁 Only in autumn does Nanjing truly become Jinling! These 5 hidden gems hold the most poetic autumn moments🏮 🍂 Autumn Strolls in Jinling: Encounter the Five Most Beautiful Moments in Nanjing 1️⃣ Pilu Temple: The Zen of Ginkgo and Red Buddhist Walls (Photos 2, 9, 10) 👉 Must-visit: In late autumn at Pilu Temple, under century-old ginkgo trees, red walls and golden tiles shine as sunlight filters through golden leaves onto the ancient hall, creating a brilliant golden glow. Inside, the ginkgo trees and Buddha statues complement each other, forming a serene ink painting. 📍 Address: No. 4 Hanfu Street, Xuanwu District, Nanjing 2️⃣ Qianhu Crescent Dike: The Poetry of Water Mist and Chinese Tallow Trees (Photos 7, 8) 👉 Must-visit: Autumn at Qianhu is soaked in morning mist and water vapor, extremely gentle. The crescent dike winds along the lakeside, with layers of Chinese tallow trees in deep green, light yellow, and bright red weaving a natural colorful silk. The lake reflects the vibrant autumn colors, unbelievably beautiful. 📸 Photo tip: Visit between 6-8 AM for a chance to capture the misty lake fairyland. 📍 Address: Qianhu Park, north side outside Zhongshan Gate 3️⃣ Music Stage: Autumn Symphony of White Pigeons and Phoenix Trees (Photos 3, 4) 👉 Must-visit: The Music Stage in Zhongshan Scenic Area features a Republic of China-era building with white walls and dark green domes nestled among golden phoenix trees. On the hour, fountains rise with soft music, white pigeons circle in unison, their wing flaps blending with the melody, perfectly merging nature and culture. 📸 Photo tip: Go in the morning! Pigeons are more active on an empty stomach. Shoot silhouettes of pigeons flying against backlight with golden phoenix trees as the backdrop for a cinematic effect. 📍 Address: Music Stage, Zhongshan Scenic Area 4️⃣ Meiling Palace: The “Emerald Necklace” Woven by Phoenix Trees (Photo 5) 👉 Must-visit: From an aerial view, Meiling Palace looks like a dazzling sapphire, outlined by the yellow leaves of phoenix trees along Lingyuan Road, forming a sparkling necklace—truly “a romantic gift from Chiang Kai-shek to Soong Mei-ling.” 📸 Photo tip: The sunlight in early morning or late afternoon is best, casting a warm golden hue on the phoenix trees. Try shooting from above to capture the full “necklace” panorama paired with Republic of China-style architecture for an easy vintage masterpiece. 📍 Address: Xiaohong Mountain, Zhongshan Scenic Area 5️⃣ “Window of Jinling” (Photo 6) 👉 Must-visit: It’s time to shoot the “Window of Jinling” again. The museum’s floor-to-ceiling window forms a perfect frame, looking out onto autumn in Jinling. People can stand there to create a silhouette, maximizing the atmosphere. 📍 Address: 3rd Floor, Nanjing Six Dynasties Museum, large floor-to-ceiling window 🚶♀️【Recommended One-Day Tour Route】 Pilu Temple → Meiling Palace → Music Stage → Qianhu Crescent Dike → South Garden of Botanical Garden This autumn, you must visit Nanjing! Listen to Zen under the ginkgo trees, admire the mist by Qianhu, watch white pigeons dance, and feel the romance of the phoenix tree necklace to truly understand what it means when “Autumn arrives, and Nanjing becomes Jinling.”💖 raw by: