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Qixia Mountain Four Days Three Nights In-Depth Travel Guide: Enjoy Maple Leaves and Worship Buddha, Explore Serenity and History
Day 1: First Encounter with Qixia, Mountains Covered in Red Leaves

Morning: Arrive in Nanjing, head to Qixia Mountain Scenic Area, check into a hotel within the scenic area or nearby guesthouses. Recommended accommodations include Qixia Mountain Hot Spring Resort Hotel or Huazhu·Nanjing Qixia Mountain Residence for convenient sightseeing.
Afternoon: Tour the core area of Qixia Mountain, enter from the West Gate, pass by Mingjing Lake and Red Leaf Valley, admire the mountains covered with red leaves, and experience the poetic scene of "frosted leaves redder than February flowers." Climb to the main peak of Qixia Mountain to overlook the Yangtze River and Nanjing cityscape.
Evening: Taste local specialties such as salted duck, osmanthus sugar taro shoots, and duck blood vermicelli soup. It is recommended to try the vegetarian meals within the scenic area to experience the pure taste of Buddhist cuisine.

Day 2: Millennium Ancient Temple, Long-lasting Zen

Morning: Visit Qixia Temple, one of China’s four famous ancient temples, to feel the solemnity of this thousand-year-old temple. Appreciate ancient relics such as the Sarira Pagoda and Thousand Buddha Rock, and learn about Buddhist culture.
Afternoon: Explore Taohuajian and Liaofan Wenda scenic spots, enjoy the tranquility of the forest, and trace the footsteps of famous figures. You can choose to hike or take the scenic area shuttle bus for an easy tour.
Evening: Participate in the Qixia Temple night tour (if available) to experience the quietness of the ancient temple under the night sky and listen to the lingering Buddhist chants.

Day 3: Cultural Exploration, Historical Traces

Morning: Visit the Nanjing Museum to understand Nanjing’s profound historical and cultural heritage and admire precious cultural relics.
Afternoon: Head to the nearby Southern Dynasties Stone Carving Park to appreciate the stone carving art of the Six Dynasties and feel the exquisite craftsmanship of ancient artisans.
Evening: Return to Qixia Mountain to enjoy the hot springs, relax your body and mind, and relieve travel fatigue.

Day 4: Farewell to Qixia, Return Fully Satisfied

Morning: According to personal interests, you may choose to revisit Qixia Mountain to capture more beautiful scenes or go to the nearby Yanzi Ji Park to enjoy the Yangtze River scenery.
Afternoon: End the trip, return to downtown Nanjing, and head to the train station or airport to start your journey home.

Travel Tips:

Best Travel Time: Autumn (late October to mid-November) is the best season to enjoy the red leaves, while spring (March to April) is ideal for viewing blooming peach blossoms.
Transportation: Take Metro Line 2 in downtown Nanjing to Yangshan Park Station, then transfer to a bus or taxi to Qixia Mountain.
Tickets: Qixia Mountain Scenic Area ticket costs about 40 RMB, Qixia Temple ticket about 20 RMB.
Other Suggestions: Wear comfortable shoes for mountain hiking; bring a camera to capture beautiful moments; pay attention to sun protection and keeping warm.

This guide can be adjusted according to your specific needs and interests, such as adding or removing attractions or rearranging the itinerary. We hope you have a pleasant holiday at Qixia Mountain!