Autumn in Nanjing, don’t miss this hidden gem of a temple!

🚇 Take Metro Line 2 to Xiaolingwei Station, exit at Exit 3, then a 10-minute ride by shared bike or taxi 🚲 For drivers: Navigate to "Linggu Temple Scenic Area," there’s a parking lot right at the entrance, super convenient! 🕒 Opening Hours & Ticket Info ⏰ 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (last entry at 3:30 PM) 🎫 Ticket 35 RMB (includes combo ticket with Music Stage, great value!) 🎟️ Half price with student ID, free for seniors 60+, don’t forget your ID~ 🌟 Must-Visit Highlights! 1. Firefly Watching (summer only) — Late June to early August, most concentrated near Zhigong Hall✨ 📸 Tips: Don’t use strong flashlights, wear long sleeves and pants to avoid mosquitoes, no flash photography at night! 2. Linggu Pagoda — Nine-story pagoda, climb 252 steps to get a panoramic view of Purple Mountain🏞️ 💪 Wear comfortable shoes, elderly and kids should take it easy~ 3. Wuliang Hall — A Ming Dynasty architectural marvel, over 600 years old, all brick and stone structure, truly impressive🏛️ 4. Osmanthus Tunnel (autumn only) — From Hongshan Gate to Songfeng Pavilion, the air is filled with the scent of osmanthus flowers for miles🌼 5. Temple Vegetarian Noodles — 10 RMB per person with unlimited refills, eat quietly and respectfully, full of ritual🍜 🍜 Recommended spot: Linggu Temple’s vegetarian dining hall, with a creative cultural shop nearby to explore~ 🍴 Food Recommendations: Where to eat after exploring? 🍱 Linggu Temple Vegetarian Noodles: 10 RMB per person with unlimited refills, light and healthy, leaves you feeling calm~ 🍰 Nearby Snacks: Stalls at the entrance sell osmanthus cakes and mung bean cakes, sweet but not greasy, perfect as souvenirs! 💡 Practical Tips ✅ Best Seasons: Spring and autumn, cool weather and the most beautiful scenery🍂🌸 📸 Photo Tip: Wearing Hanfu or qipao makes for stunning photos, best light before 9 AM or after 3 PM 👟 What to Wear: Comfortable sneakers are a must, many stone steps in the scenic area, be careful if wearing skirts~ 🌙 Night Visit Reminder: Firefly watching area closes after 6 PM, be sure to secure your spot early!