As soon as autumn enters, Nanjing becomes Jinling. Qixia Mountain, one of the four major places to admire maple trees in the country, has recently become unparalleled in beauty.

I have wanted to come to Nanjing to see the red leaves in autumn for many years, but this time I finally succeed.

Qixia Mountain is from mid-November to early December every year. The best time to see the autumn scenery. Ginkgo biloba, sweetgum, sycamore trees, and beech trees are all covered in the forest. Acer pheasant, soapnut, hickory, and pistachia are all over the mountains and plains.

Qixia Mountain in autumn is really a visual feast.

The recent Qixia Mountain is like the beginning of oil painting. It has begun to slowly color, maple leaves are slowly dyed red, ginkgo trees are gradually turning yellow, and sycamore trees have taken on a golden posture, showing a colorful scene.

This weekend, I came to this Qixia Mountain with an expectant heart.

Qixia Mountain was once called "the first Jinling Mingxiu Mountain" by Emperor Qianlong. It is said that the red leaves in Qixia Mountain are better than those in Kyoto, Japan. Today, they really live up to their reputation.

After entering Qixia Mountain from the west gate, you can directly see Qixia Temple. It is recommended to browse here first. It is a sacred place for taking photos.

Qixia Mountain on the weekend is bustling with people, especially during the red leaf season. Everyone wants to see this must-be-missed sight.

The sky is very good, and Qixia Mountain, which is matched with blue sky and sunshine, exudes unique charm from top to bottom.

Play all the way from the foot of the mountain to the top of the mountain, and then slowly pace down the mountain, experience this rare autumn color, and feel warm in your heart.

As the sky slowly darkened, I ate a bowl of plain noodles by the roadside and walked to Mingjing Lake, where I ushered in another wave of night scenery.

The so-called autumn Qixia, enjoy the night maple.

The nearest Qixia Mountain is not only the Red Maple Art Festival, but also the Night Maple.

The fiery maple forest is matched with colorful lights to create a dreamy artistic conception.

Night maple viewing is mainly at the entrance and near Mingjing Lake. The water surface reflects the lights, which is particularly charming. There will be a pipa performance in the evening, with a beautiful artistic conception.

Under the maple forest, there is also a lively night maple concert. You can sit in a tent under the red leaves and listen to folk songs with the band. It is simply more pleasant.

Autumn in Nanjing is short and beautiful. It usually takes to wait until late November to early December to see complete red leaves, but the red leaves are very short, so hurry up and take advantage of the fine weather to come to Qixia Mountain to admire the red leaves!

Most tourists come to take photos to enjoy the red leaves. Zi Man has specially compiled the following 6 must-see attractions in Qixia Mountain, which must not be missed.

1. The Dahongmen under the plaque of Qixia Temple in Shanshan is excellent for portraits, especially on sunny days. It is very popular, but there are many tourists, so wait.

2. The praying area on the left side of the door is also a holy place, giving it a very good feeling of being in Kyoto.

3. There are two huge ginkgo trees at the entrance of Qixia Ancient Temple. They are very old and very photogenic. The portraits are a little tall and the scenery is suitable.

4. The pavilion in Mingjing Lake is very suitable for taking reflections. The red maple is the foreground, which is simply like a painting.

5. If you have time, it is recommended to take a walk up the mountain. You can take a scenic sightseeing bus up the mountain and then walk down the mountain. The Ginkgo Avenue along the way is beautiful to take photos. If you have the strength, you can also climb up the mountain. Walking and taking pictures for about 1 or 2 hours.

6. The red leaves in Hongye Valley, Fenglin Lake, and Taohua Lake are open early and late. There are different scenery every day. If you have time, you must go and see it.

Qixia Mountain Tourism TIPS:

Be sure to wear light-colored clothes. White, apricot, and light camel will look very gentle, but yellow and red will not be easy to show off.

There is a night maple viewing activity in Qixia Mountain recently. You can wait until you finish watching the night maple at night before going.

Scan the code to buy tickets and enter the park with QR code

The temperature difference between day and night in the scenic area is relatively large, so remember to add clothes at night.

There is not much food in the scenic area, only McDonald's and vegetarian noodle restaurants, and you can also bring your own dry food.

Qixia Mountain Transportation:

When you come to Qixia Mountain from other places, you can drive yourself and navigate to the "Qixia Mountain Scenic Area";

You can also take the high-speed train to Nanjing South and take a taxi for about 40 minutes;

Or take the Nanqi Line, Nanshang Line, Longqi Line, Shayao Line, and Line 138 to Qixia Temple Station.