2025 Late Autumn · Jinan Tangdou Temple Travel Guide

As the wind rises and leaves fall, in Jinan’s deep November autumn, the thousand-year-old ginkgo trees of Tangdou Temple don their golden armor, waiting for you to encounter a limited-edition autumn fairy tale! Although the temple no longer exists, the spiritual aura and wild charm here are even more captivating 💫

📍 Detailed Address
Tangdou Temple Ruins, Gangou Town, Licheng District, Jinan City (Simply navigate to "Tangdou Temple" for easy location) 🚗

🚗 Transportation Tips
Self-driving is the most convenient~ Head east along Tourism Road, then turn onto the mountain road and you’ll arrive in about 10 minutes. The red leaves covering the hills along the way are a feast for the eyes 🍂 You can also take bus K73 to "Tangdou Temple Station," then walk about 800 meters (remember to wear comfortable shoes!) 👟

🕙 Opening Hours
8:00 AM — 6:00 PM!
Recommended visiting time is between 9 AM and 4 PM, when sunlight filters through the ginkgo leaves for stunning photos 🌅

💰 Ticket Price
Free! Free! Free! Important things said three times 🎉

🌟 Highlights
• 1400-Year-Old Ginkgo King: An ancient tree planted in the Tang Dynasty, its golden canopy like a giant umbrella. When the leaves fall, the ground is covered in gold, leaving you speechless! 📸
• Adorable Cat and Dog Duo: The ruins are home to super friendly stray cats and dogs with a Buddhist vibe, who tilt their heads and nudge the camera for treats—don’t forget to bring some pet snacks 🐱🐶
• Maximum Wild Autumn Scenery: The ruins back onto green mountains overlooking the valley, with red, yellow, and green trees blending like a spilled palette. Every snap is a masterpiece 🎨
• Blessing and Wishing Sanctuary: Red blessing ribbons hang under the ancient tree. Make a sincere wish here—it’s said to be especially effective 💮

📌 Tips
→ Best viewing period is mid-November, when the ginkgo trees turn fully golden and “golden rain” falls everywhere 😍
→ Mountain temperatures vary greatly, so wear a windproof jacket and scarf to stay warm and look great 🧥
→ Picnic lovers can bring simple meals, but please take your trash with you to protect this pure land 🍱
→ Although the cats and dogs are gentle, please don’t forcibly hug or pet them—respect their pace ✨
→ Bring a portable charger! You won’t want to stop taking photos, and your phone might run out of memory ⚠️

The autumn light is just right—why not set off this weekend? Daydream under the ancient tree, pet the cats, collect ginkgo leaves… and tuck autumn into your pocket to take home 🍂❤️