Everyone should visit Donglin Temple to admire the ginkgo trees at least once in their life

🔥Jiujiang Ginkgo Storm! The thousand-year-old Donglin Temple transforms into a golden Buddhist kingdom!

A must-visit from November to December! The ancient temple’s ginkgo trees are breathtaking under the sunny filter~ Hanfu-clad ladies are all here shooting ethereal photoshoots!

📍Address: 036 Xiangdao, Saiyang Town, Lianxi District, Jiujiang City
⏰Opening Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Golden leaf period recommended early morning or afternoon)

🌟Two must-see spectacular views
1️⃣ Ginkgo array in front of the Mahavira Hall
Three 400-year-old ancient ginkgo trees! When the leaves fall, the ground is covered with a golden carpet, with roof corner beasts and red walls as the perfect backdrop
2️⃣ Corner of the Sutra Library
A hidden gem spot! The wooden window lattice casts mottled light and shadow, spinning around in Hanfu for candid shots feels amazing

📸Private photography tips
• Bring an oil-paper umbrella/fan as props (Hanfu rental available inside the temple)
• Backlit shooting maximizes leaf translucency
• Light is softest before 10 AM

🚗Self-driving navigation: "Donglin Temple Parking Lot"
• 1.5-hour drive from Nanchang
• Watch out for falling rocks on mountain roads
• 5-minute walk from parking lot to main entrance

🍜Nearby food
Wild mushroom vegetarian set (20 RMB/serving inside the temple)
Radish cakes (freshly pan-fried and fragrant at the farmhouse at the foot of the mountain)

‼️Avoid pitfalls
• Drones are prohibited!
• Do not step on the fence around the release pond for photos
• Commercial photography requires prior approval

The whole temple is clad in golden armor🍂 Hurry to capture the last wave of autumn’s stunning colors!