Who understands? October in Nanjing has taken the "autumn atmosphere" to a whole new level.

Who understands!! October in Nanjing is so beautiful it leaves me speechless🍁

They have turned the "autumn atmosphere" into a ceiling-level experience✨

🌟【Must-Visit Spots · Full Atmosphere】

1️⃣ Lingyuan Road Wutong Avenue

• The phrase "The trees are wutong trees, the city is Nanjing" makes sense now!

• Golden wutong trees form an oil painting-like tunnel🍂 Every snapshot feels cinematic

• 📍Recommended time: 6:30-8:00 AM, morning light + empty streets are stunning!

2️⃣ Linggu Temple

• A hidden gem! Ginkgo yellow + ancient temple red walls are so healing

• Be sure to find the century-old ginkgo tree at Linggu Temple’s entrance; when the wind blows, the ground is covered in golden leaves🎋

• Much less crowded than Pilu Temple, perfect for quiet daydreaming~

3️⃣ Ming Xiaoling Stone Elephant Road

• The "most beautiful 600 meters in Nanjing" lives up to its name!

• Chinese tallow, ginkgo, and sweetgum trees create a colorful scene🌰 Every step is a new view

• Recommend buying a joint ticket for Zhongshan Scenic Area; wearing light-colored clothes makes for better photos

4️⃣ Yihe Road

• Republic of China-era villas + falling wutong leaves, a must for artsy youth!

• Find a café with a second-floor window view to overlook the street and instantly feel transported back to the Republic era☕️

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🚶‍♀️【2-Day Itinerary · No Detours Version】

Day 1: Zhongshan Scenic Line

Ming Xiaoling → Meiling Palace → Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum Music Stage (feed the pigeons🕊️) → Linggu Temple

✨ In the evening, bike along Lingyuan Road and feel the romance of wutong leaves drifting over your shoulders~

Day 2: City Stroll Line

Yihe Road → Pilu Temple (ginkgo season is stunning) → Xuanwu Lake Ginkgo Avenue (Liangzhou is a must-visit!)

✨ At night, stroll through Laomendong; when the lanterns light up, it’s full of lively atmosphere🏮

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🦀【Autumn Limited Delicacies · Mouthwatering Edition】

✅ Osmanthus Sugar Taro Shoots

• Soft, glutinous, and sweet from Master Zuo’s Plum Blossom Cake shop, a warm bowl for the heart!

✅ Crab Roe Noodles/Rice

• October is peak crab season! Full of crab roe mixed in, the aroma is intoxicating~

• Recommended local favorite small shops with great value🦀

✅ Chestnut Osmanthus Cake

• The roadside cart version is the real deal! Hot and fragrant with strong osmanthus aroma🌰

✅ Duck Blood Vermicelli Soup

• Slurp a hot bowl of soup with crispy rice crust in autumn, and your soul will be healed!

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💡 Handy Tips

🔹 Late October to mid-November is the best time, hurry up!

🔹 Big temperature difference between morning and evening, bring a jacket + umbrella, you know Nanjing’s autumn rain🌧️

🔹 To capture empty shots without people, get up early! Travel groups arrive after 8 AM

Nanjing’s autumn

is a limited-time romance about wutong trees, ginkgo, and osmanthus💫