The romance of autumn in Suzhou is hidden in these alleys

Must-visit hidden gem in autumn Suzhou: Hanshan Temple, fewer people and more beautiful scenery than in photos 🍂
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📍Hanshan Temple
Address: No. 24 Hanshan Temple Lane, Gusu District, Suzhou
Opening hours: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM (last entry at 5:30 PM)
Ticket: 18 RMB
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🍁Best photo spots
✔️Yellow wall ginkgo trees: There are two huge ginkgo trees in front of the yellow wall inside the temple. In late autumn, they look like a picture-perfect postcard, beautifully decorated with maple leaves
✔️Bell tower: You can climb the tower to ring the bell for blessings. The bell’s sound quality is excellent, and many ladies in Hanfu take photos here
✔️Backyard corridor: Fewer people and beautiful scenery. The round windows of the corridor create especially artistic reflections
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📸Photo tips
1⃣It’s recommended to wear light-colored Hanfu or solid-colored clothes, which perfectly match the temple’s yellow walls
2⃣The light is softest between 3-5 PM; backlit photos look amazing
3⃣You can bring small props like an oil-paper umbrella or a round fan
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🍂Autumn travel suggestions
- After visiting, you can go to Pingjiang Road to try Su-style snacks
- Nearby café recommendation: Shushan Xiaozhu, great for taking photos

Post by ShadowDancerInfinity | Oct 27, 2025