Niu Shou Mountain Autumn Limited Guide in Nanjing｜The temple's autumn scenery is stunning beyond words!

Describing a place as shocking, but Nanjing's 🍂 autumn really amazed me! The sky filled with ginkgo trees decorating the Foding Pagoda, red maples dotting the mountains—here you encounter the most beautiful autumn colors of Jinling~

📍Address: No. 18 Ningdan Avenue, Jiangning District, Nanjing
⏰Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM)
🎫Tickets: 98 RMB (discounts available for online advance booking)

✨Must-experience in autumn:
1️⃣ Enter through the East Gate
The autumn welcome is absolutely stunning! The color palette of red Chinese tallow trees × green pines and cypresses 🎨, every snap is a perfect picture~

2️⃣ Hike up the mountain
It’s recommended to skip the sightseeing car 🚗! Walking along the mountain trail is the right way to enjoy autumn✔️
✨Highlights along the way:
▫️Chinese tallow trees dyed deep purple
▫️Foding Temple with golden ginkgo leaves 📿
▫️Zen-like phoenix trees in the mountain breeze

3️⃣ Rest halfway up
Sitting on the bench at Chaotianque, the whole valley looks like God’s spilled palette 🎨
Photo spots 📸:
✔️Reflection pool of Foding Palace
✔️Interlaced light and shadow at the corridor gate

4️⃣ Climb to the top of Foding Pagoda
Overlooking layers upon layers of autumn feast!
Up close, the maple leaves blaze like fire 🔥; from afar, the ginkgo glows gold 💛
On clear days, you can even see the Nanjing city skyline 🌇

5️⃣ Check in at Foding Palace
A must-see for architecture lovers! The "big durian" shape blending modern and classical styles is stunning ✨
The underground palace is breathtaking beyond words! The golden universe of the Thousand Buddha Hall, every shot is cinematic 🤯

📸Photography tips:
1. Foding Pagoda × mirror-like pool = a must-capture moment 👑
2. Capture cinematic vibes with corridor gate light and shadow 🎞
3. Skillfully use reflections for a mix of reality and illusion 💫
4. Symmetrical composition for stunning dome shots!

🏨Accommodation recommendation:
Hilton Niu Shou Mountain Hotel
▫️5-minute walk to the scenic area
▫️Enjoy excellent mountain views
Soak in the bath at night 🛁 and savor this autumn feast~

💡Special event:
“Niu Shou Ten Scenes” global naming contest ongoing!
Participate for a chance to win cultural creative gifts 🎁
Come pick your favorite beautiful scenery!