Ginkgo Season in Shanghai: 2 Places to See 100-Year-Old Ginkgo Trees in the City

🧚‍♀️Autumn weekends in Shanghai are the perfect time to catch the tail end of ginkgo season.💕 See 100-year-old ginkgo trees alongside a 100-year-old church and a 100-year-old temple! Here are two places to visit and take photos. Miss it and you'll have to wait a year!‼️ . 1️⃣ Zhenru Temple: ✨ This ancient temple was built in the Yuan Dynasty. The black-tiled temple with white walls has an ancient style. Compared to Longhua Temple, this place is more peaceful. . 🍃 Ancient Ginkgo Tree: 🧡 The temple has a nearly 700-year-old ginkgo tree. The golden leaves are falling this time of year, creating a beautiful scene. 📷 Take photos of the ginkgo tree with the ancient temple in the background. Try a low-angle shot. The light and shadows create a special beauty. . 🐦 Pigeon Square: 🎉 There are many pigeons here. You can feed them and they will fly to you. They are very interactive. . ⏰ Bell Corridor: This long, quiet corridor by the river has a great sense of depth. There is also a koi pond by the corridor. Get some good luck! . 🌉 Tongchuan Road Bridge: There are other ginkgo trees in the temple. You can see this one from the bridge outside the temple. Don't miss it. . 2️⃣ Holy Trinity Church: ⛪️ The church has red brick walls inside and out. It is known as the "Red Chapel." When I visited, the staff were doing maintenance. Thank you for your hard work!🥹 . 📷 The 100-year-old ginkgo tree is like a waterfall. The ground is covered with fallen ginkgo leaves. This scene only happens at this time of year! 👉 For a panoramic view, go to the 8th floor of the Hanting Hotel across from the church! . ⏰ The church is currently only open for visits on Sundays. There are two services. 🧡 Entry time: 7:30–8:00 for the first service, 9:30–10:00 for the second service 💛 Service time: 8:00–9:00 for the first service, 10:00–11:00 for the second service ‼️Tips: Line up at the entrance on Jiujiang Road 30 minutes before the service.