Stumbled Upon a 2-Hour Secret Getaway from Chengdu! This Valley Homestay is Like a Fairytale 🌿
by SaraAqua
Jul 18, 2025
! This is truly the pinnacle of autumn in Zhejiang!! 💛
📍Location: Wannian Temple, Tiantai County, Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province (navigate to "Tiantai Wannian Temple")
💰Ticket: 125 RMB (includes shuttle bus) || Wannian Temple separately charges 10 RMB
⏰Best viewing period: Mid to late November - early December
☀️Autumn vlog:
In Wannian Temple, favored by the sunlight,
hides the 1300-year-old ancient ginkgo tree that has everyone online screaming!!
When the wind blows, golden ginkgo rain falls,
stepping on the rustling carpet of fallen leaves,
the Tyndall effect of sunlight filtering through the trees is breathtaking✨
📸Photo tips:
1️⃣ To blend into the oil painting, wear creamy white/beige tones
2️⃣ Backlighting before 10 AM & after 3 PM is unbeatable
3️⃣ Bring a portable spray to create a fairy-like atmosphere
4️⃣ Shooting from a low angle looking up is legendary!!
(The same spot as the cover photo is at the northwest corner of the ginkgo tree)
🚗Transportation tips:
▫️Driving is the best choice! The maple leaf road along the way is stunning
▫️2 hours direct from Hangzhou
▫️Huge parking lot, no worries at all
👗Outfit tips:
▫️Bring a thick jacket for big temperature differences
▫️Hanfu or forest-style outfits are perfect for photos
▫️Hiking shoes are a must (lots of stone paths)
Nearby surprises✨
- The red maple corridor is in its color-changing period
- The ancient temple’s flying eaves are full of Zen vibes
- The mountain stream is incredibly soothing
Standing under the thousand-year-old ginkgo really brings tears to your eyes😭
Time seems to pause,
leaving only the sound of your heartbeat and the whisper of falling leaves...
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