Qixia Mountain, Nanjing | A Year of Zen, a Year of Red

Qixia Mountain Scenic Area is a great place to enjoy the maple leaves in autumn. If you visit during the best viewing period, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of red leaves all over the mountains and feel the magical charm of nature. 📝Qixia Mountain Maple Viewing Guide Qixia Mountain 👉Preparation Best time to view maple leaves: Mid-November to mid-December Ticket information: Adult ticket CNY 80/person (free admission before 7:00 am) Transportation: Subway + taxi: Get off at Yangshan Park Station on Subway Line 2, then take a taxi or ride-hailing car to the west gate or south gate. Dress code: Comfortable sneakers are recommended for climbing, and clothing should be adjusted according to the weather. 🍁Tour Route ①: Enter from the west gate and exit from the south gate This route is mainly about natural scenery, where you can enjoy the ancient charm of Qixia Temple, the majestic Shari Tower, and the colorful maple forest by the lake. Specific route: West Gate - Qixia Temple (about 30 minutes on foot) Qixia Temple - Shari Tower - Thousand Buddha Rock (about 1 hour on foot) Thousand Buddha Rock - Maple Forest Lake - Taixu Pavilion (about 1 hour on foot) Taixu Pavilion - Qianlong Imperial Garden - Tiger Mountain - Biyun Pavilion - South Gate (about 2-3 hours on foot) 🍁Tour Route ②: Enter from the south gate and exit from the west gate Route features: This route is mainly about cultural landscapes, where you can visit cultural attractions such as Qianlong Palace first to feel the weight of history, and finally visit Qixia Temple. Specific route: South Gate - Biyun Pavilion - Tiger Mountain - Qianlong Palace (about 2 hours) Qianlong Imperial Garden - Taixu Pavilion - Maple Forest Lake - Thousand Buddha Rock (about 1.5 hours) Thousand Buddha Rock - Shari Tower - Qixia Temple - West Gate (about 1.5 hours) 📌Best photo spots: The front of Qixia Temple, near Shari Tower, by Maple Forest Lake, and Taixu Pavilion are all great spots for maple viewing and photography. 💡Special tips: There are electric cars in the scenic area for tourists to visit various attractions, and the cost is extra. It is also recommended to bring enough water and food, as there are few dining spots in the scenic area. 🏠Hotel: Scholars Hotel Nanjing Deji A simple and elegant Chinese-style hotel in the city center, close to the subway entrance and Deji Plaza.