Changxing Ginkgo · Liuba Ancient Road | An annual autumn feast

Day 1 Nanjing → Changxing Badu Village → Nanjing

07:15

From 7:15 to 7:30, please gather and sign in at Exit 1 of Andemen Station on Nanjing Metro Line 1, where you will see the yellow China-TravelNote flag.

07:30

We got on the bus on time and, led by the staff, laughed and talked all the way, and before we knew it, we were approaching our destination.

10:30

Before and after, we arrived at the starting point of the 68 Ancient Trail, packed lightly and started hiking. Thousand-year-old ginkgo trees were already standing on both sides, with yellow leaves fluttering, as if welcoming the arrival of the tourists.

12:30

Walk out of the ancient road and into the ginkgo world along the small mountain village. Have dry food for lunch in the ginkgo forest.

3:00 PM

This is the highlight of the day – a hike along the 10-mile Ginkgo Corridor. Slow down your pace and wander through the golden ocean. Forgive my limited knowledge and inability to describe the awe-inspiring feeling!

4:00 PM

Meet up with the bus.

7:00 PM

Arriving at the departure point in Nanjing, everyone was reluctant to leave, kissed goodbye with tears in their eyes, and made plans for the next trip.

Driving time: about 3 hours

Hiking: The hiking distance is about 12km, mainly on hardened roads, with a total ascent of 200m

Note: Please tick the box for Changxing Ginkgo Scenic Area tickets when placing your order.

The Badu Ridge Ginkgo Corridor: "No matter how far you travel, you'll find a ginkgo forest." Over 30,000 native ginkgo trees stretch for 12.5 kilometers. Entering the area, you'll be captivated by the overlapping mountains, winding paths, and gurgling springs, showcasing the natural beauty of the area, creating a rare and unspoiled landscape. Over 3,000 ginkgo trees, over a century old, stand tall and straight with iron trunks and twisted branches. Their dense foliage blocks the scorching sun, and plump ginkgo fruits hang from their branches, ranging from plum-shaped plum kernels to pointed Buddha's hands. Strolling along the ancient cobblestone paths through the forest, pause to admire the scenery. You'll see only the trunks, not the branches; these are all native, ungrafted trees, a natural splendor.