The upcoming autumn at Ming Xiaoling is so beautiful you won’t believe it!

🚇 Take Metro Line 2 to "Ming Xiaoling Station," just a few minutes’ walk away
🚗 For drivers: Navigate to "Ming Xiaoling Scenic Area." Parking is tight on weekends, so it’s best to arrive early
🎫 Ticket Information:
- Ming Xiaoling single ticket: 70 RMB
- Zhongshan Scenic Area combined ticket: 100 RMB (more cost-effective!)
- Scenic area shuttle bus: 10 RMB per ride, 30 RMB unlimited rides per day

🕒 Best time to visit

🌸 March-April: Plum blossoms in full bloom, Shixiang Road is full of spring vibes
🍂 November: Maple leaves turn red, the Sacred Way is incredibly atmospheric
🌞 Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours, take your time walking and taking photos for a comfortable experience～

🌟 Must-visit checklist!

1. Shixiang Road Sacred Way — a 615-meter-long avenue of divine beasts, featuring lions, xiezhi, camels, qilin, horses… walking here feels very ceremonial 🦁
2. Plum Blossom Hill — the whole hill is a sea of pink flowers in spring, perfect for photos!
3. Ming Tower + Treasure Peak — the resting place of Zhu Yuanzhang; standing on Ming Tower overlooking the entire tomb area is full of historical atmosphere 🏯
4. Xiang Hall Ruins — only stone pillar bases remain, but imagining the grandeur of the past is still impressive 🏛️
5. Autumn-only maple leaf route: Shixiang Road → North Garden of Zhongshan Botanical Garden → Linggu Temple, the red leaves along the way are breathtaking 😍

🍴 Nearby food recommendations

🍡 Lvliuju: A time-honored vegetarian restaurant, must try the wasabi wontons!
🍵 Qijiawan Beef Potstickers: Go before 7 AM to watch the beef bone broth being simmered, full of authentic local flavor!
🍮 Sanqi Ba Alley Late-night Snacks: Zhu’s fermented rice wine red bean tangyuan with a whole yangmei inside, sweet to the heart～

💡 Practical tips

✅ What to wear: Comfortable shoes are a must! The scenic area is large and involves a lot of walking
📸 Photo tips:
- Shixiang Road is best visited early morning or late afternoon for soft lighting
- Wear light-colored clothes on Plum Blossom Hill for better photos🌸
🧳 What to bring: Water + small bag, traveling light makes it easier～