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A Hidden Gem in Changshu! The Winter at Xiaoyunqi Temple is Truly Breathtaking!

Changshu Xiaoyunqi Temple, a thousand-year-old ancient temple nestled halfway up the northern slope of Yushan Mountain~ ✨This place is literally a fairy tale world in autumn! The ginkgo trees inside the temple glow golden, sparkling under the sunlight, with every leaf like a dancing little fairy🧚‍♀️ 🍂So uniquely off the beaten path! A treasure temple that even locals might not know about! Compared to popular tourist spots, it’s so quiet here you can hear the sound of falling leaves, and every snapshot looks like a high-quality masterpiece📸 🕰️Best time to visit: Early to mid-December, make sure to pick a sunny day! The moment sunlight filters through the ginkgo leaves is breathtaking~ 🌧️Beautiful even on rainy days! When I encountered continuous rain, the Chinese ancient temple was shrouded in mist, with red walls and dark tiles faintly visible, maple leaves and ginkgo intertwining, creating a poetic and picturesque scene~ 👍On a warm winter sunny day, bring your fragrant tea, spend ten yuan, sit inside Xiaoyunqi soaking up the sun, sipping tea, and admiring the golden ginkgo—that’s true comfort! 📍Address: Xiaoyunqi Temple, Yushan North Road, Changshu City 🚗Transportation: Recommended to drive or take a taxi, just navigate to "Xiaoyunqi Temple" 🎫Admission: Free ⏰Opening hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Among all seasons, I love Xiaoyunqi Temple most in early winter! When the colorful hues are awakened by the winter wind, the whole temple looks like a spilled palette🎨Yellow, orange, and red layers upon layers, so beautiful you can’t take your eyes off~ 💡Insider tips: 1. The best photo spot is the ginkgo avenue in front of the temple gate 2. Remember to bring a transparent umbrella during the rainy season, it makes photos super artistic 3. Avoid weekends for a better experience
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