Chengdu Autumn Guide: The Romance of Ginkgo, Red Maple, and Urban Life Intertwined

🍁 Best Time to Enjoy Autumn ✅ Mid-November to Early December (Peak Ginkgo Yellowing) ✅ Late October to Early November (Early Color, Fewer Crowds) ⚠️ Note: Chengdu’s autumn colors are brief (about 3 weeks), so keep an eye on real-time updates 📍 Six Must-Visit Autumn Landmarks 1. People's Park Ginkgo Avenue (The City’s Autumn Highlight) Features: Century-old ginkgo trees + traditional teahouses with local charm Best Time: Weekday mornings (weekends are crowded) Hidden Experience: Drink gaiwan tea at Heming Teahouse and capture the moment ginkgo leaves fall into the tea bowl 2. University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Shahe Campus (Golden Tunnel) Stunning Scene: 160 ginkgo trees forming a 300-meter golden corridor Opening Hours: Reservation required via the "UESTC" WeChat official account Photography Tip: Shoot from a low angle to capture the "ginkgo dome" 3. Baiyan Temple (Ancient Temple with Autumn Maples) Secret Highlights: ✔️ Ming Dynasty ancient temple + nine ginkgo trees over a thousand years old ✔️ Mountain trail lined with fiery maple leaves Driving Route: Chengdu → Dayi → Jinxing Township (1.5 hours) 4. Wenjiang Red Maple Base (Chengdu’s "Little Canada") Scale: 300 acres of North American red maples and feather maples Ticket: 30 RMB (redeemable for coffee) Special Experience: Afternoon tea in transparent bubble houses among the maple forest 5. Huanhuaxi Park (Poetic Autumn Scenery) Next to Du Fu Thatched Cottage: red walls, bamboo shadows + falling ginkgo leaves Best Shot: Wupeng boats and fallen leaves by Canglang Lake 6. Chongzhou Yanhua Pool (Garden Autumn Charm) Residence of Lu You: Tang and Song style architecture blending with ginkgo trees Combo Ticket Suggestion: Yanhua Pool + Yuantong Ancient Town (20-minute drive) 📸 Photography Gear Suggestions Lenses: 50mm prime (for leaf close-ups) + wide-angle (for ginkgo avenue) Props: Transparent umbrella (to create "falling leaf rain"), ancient books/fans (for traditional style shots) Outfits: ✔️ Hanfu (for ancient architecture scenes) ✔️ Camel coat (for modern autumn vibes) 🚗 Premium Autumn Routes 【1-Day City Tour】 08:00 People's Park → 10:00 Kuanzhai Alley → 14:00 Huanhuaxi → 16:00 UESTC 【2-Day Suburban Tour】 Day 1: Baiyan Temple → Anren Ancient Town (stay at a Republic of China style hotel) Day 2: Wenjiang Red Maple Base → Return 🍂 Autumn Limited Delicacies Ginkgo-themed: Ginkgo nut stewed chicken (near People's Park at "Zhong Dumplings") Persimmon ice jelly (Jianshe Road Snack Street) Warm Recommendations: Gaiwan coffee (%Arabica at Kuanzhai Alley) Brown sugar glutinous rice cake (a must-try autumn dessert) ⚠️ Practical Tips Respectful Photography: Do not shake trees to make leaves fall Drones are prohibited at UESTC Weather Preparation: November often hazy, bring a polarizing filter Big temperature difference between day and night, bring a shawl Off-Peak Tips: Visit Baiyan Temple Tuesday to Thursday Best light at Red Maple Base before 9 AM When golden ginkgo leaves fall into a gaiwan tea, and red maples complement the blue tiles—Chengdu’s autumn is playing out the ultimate romance in the laziest way. When will you come to this fleeting golden wonderland? ☕️🍂