Autumn in Nanjing, don’t miss this hidden gem of a temple!

🚇 Take Metro Line 2 to Xiaolingwei Station, exit at Exit 3, then a 10-minute ride by shared bike or taxi
🚲 For drivers: Navigate to "Linggu Temple Scenic Area," there’s a parking lot right at the entrance, super convenient!

🕒 Opening Hours & Ticket Info

⏰ 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (last entry at 3:30 PM)
🎫 Ticket 35 RMB (includes combo ticket with Music Stage, great value!)
🎟️ Half price with student ID, free for seniors 60+, don’t forget your ID~

🌟 Must-Visit Highlights!

1. Firefly Watching (summer only) — Late June to early August, most concentrated near Zhigong Hall✨
📸 Tips: Don’t use strong flashlights, wear long sleeves and pants to avoid mosquitoes, no flash photography at night!
2. Linggu Pagoda — Nine-story pagoda, climb 252 steps to get a panoramic view of Purple Mountain🏞️
💪 Wear comfortable shoes, elderly and kids should take it easy~
3. Wuliang Hall — A Ming Dynasty architectural marvel, over 600 years old, all brick and stone structure, truly impressive🏛️
4. Osmanthus Tunnel (autumn only) — From Hongshan Gate to Songfeng Pavilion, the air is filled with the scent of osmanthus flowers for miles🌼
5. Temple Vegetarian Noodles — 10 RMB per person with unlimited refills, eat quietly and respectfully, full of ritual🍜
🍜 Recommended spot: Linggu Temple’s vegetarian dining hall, with a creative cultural shop nearby to explore~

🍴 Food Recommendations: Where to eat after exploring?

🍱 Linggu Temple Vegetarian Noodles: 10 RMB per person with unlimited refills, light and healthy, leaves you feeling calm~
🍰 Nearby Snacks: Stalls at the entrance sell osmanthus cakes and mung bean cakes, sweet but not greasy, perfect as souvenirs!

💡 Practical Tips

✅ Best Seasons: Spring and autumn, cool weather and the most beautiful scenery🍂🌸
📸 Photo Tip: Wearing Hanfu or qipao makes for stunning photos, best light before 9 AM or after 3 PM
👟 What to Wear: Comfortable sneakers are a must, many stone steps in the scenic area, be careful if wearing skirts~
🌙 Night Visit Reminder: Firefly watching area closes after 6 PM, be sure to secure your spot early!