No city understands autumn better than Nanjing

No city understands autumn better than Nanjing🍂 There’s always a moment when you truly realize: autumn has really arrived.🍂 When the autumn wind blows, Nanjing seems to switch to a vintage filter mode. The plane trees and ginkgo trees across the city turn golden overnight, and the air in the ancient capital is filled with a nostalgic romantic atmosphere. Some say autumn returns Nanjing to the old Jinling. The ancient buildings reflect the golden leaves everywhere, and every step feels like being in a movie scene. · Take this three-day walking route to fully capture the rich colors of Nanjing in autumn · DAY 1: Zhongshan Nostalgia Route Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum → Meiling Palace → Music Stage → Linggu Temple Road (In one day, see the autumn splendor along Stone Statue Road, the “necklace” outline of Meiling Palace, and the healing sight of flocks of pigeons flying around the Music Stage) DAY 2: Urban Literary Route Six Dynasties Museum → Pilu Temple → Yihe Road → Jiming Temple → Xuanwu Lake (From deep history to everyday street corners, experience the artistic and romantic autumn atmosphere in the city) DAY 3: Qixia Mountain Red Leaves Qixia Mountain Scenic Area (the grand finale of autumn viewing, witness the breathtaking sight of red leaves covering the mountains) · 📸 Private Autumn Viewing Schedule & Photo Spots: It’s recommended to visit Wutong Avenue between 7:00–8:30 AM when there are fewer people and cars. If you’re lucky, you can catch the “Tyndall effect” of morning light filtering through the leaves🌤, creating an incredibly healing scene; Around 3:00 PM, the light softens, and the leaves along Wutong Avenue look like they’ve been dusted with gold powder, creating a perfect atmosphere; The plane tree path between Gate 4 and Gate 5 of Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum is the ultimate autumn beauty spot, with a very high chance of great photos📷, don’t miss it; For those wanting to photograph the Music Stage, it’s best to head there right after Wutong Avenue—the soft morning light combined with sparse crowds is key to capturing great shots! This time, I checked in at Huazhu Luxe · Wutong Mansion near Zhongshan Scenic Area. It’s right next to Gate 5 of Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum (the Great Golden Gate), just a 5-minute walk to Wutong Avenue, super convenient. The hotel’s overall design is very atmospheric; wearing a qipao by the window, every casual shot exudes the texture of a Republic of China-era film.