Complete Guide to Viewing Red Maple Leaves: Unlock the Stunning Scenery of Qixia Mountain

Qixia Mountain, also known as She Mountain, is one of the four best places to view maple leaves in China. In autumn, the red leaves are like fire, forming a picturesque scene with the mountains, rivers, and ancient buildings. Qixia Mountain has a long history and is known as the "Six Dynasties Scenic Spot." In the Ming Dynasty, it was listed as one of the "48 Scenic Spots of Jinling."✨ 🔥🔥Stamp Collection Guide ⭐11 free stamps at Nanjing Design Gallery ⭐1 free stamp at Qixia Mountain Visitor Center ⭐1 free stamp at Qixia Tea ⭐1 free stamp at Qixia Mountain Flag Raising Square (inside the scenic area, I didn't get it because I left the scenic area) ⭐43 stamps available at Qixia Travel Journal, 1 set of colors 🎫Tickets: Adult ticket: CNY 80 (a small discount is available for advance purchase). Half-price tickets: Military personnel, retired cadres, seniors over 60, disabled persons, students, and children 1.4–1.5 meters tall. 🚌Sightseeing Bus: CNY 10 for a one-way trip to the halfway point, CNY 20 to the top of the mountain. (Sightseeing buses are suspended on weekends during the red maple season) 📸Photography Guide: ✨Mingjing Lake: The lake is shrouded in mist, and the maple leaves are reflected in the water, creating a fairyland-like scene, especially enchanting in the early morning. ✨Qixia Temple: The thousand-year-old temple and red leaves complement each other, with golden ginkgo leaves adding a touch of Zen. ✨Red Leaf Valley: Located halfway up the mountain, it is known as the reddest maple leaf area, with ancient maples, vines, and strange rocks, making it a perfect spot for photography. ✨Peach Blossom Lake: The red leaves by the lake are reflected in the green water, creating a picturesque scene. There is a "Maple King" tree by the lake that you shouldn't miss. ✨Bell Tower: The maple leaves at the entrance and the ancient pavilion make for great photos. 🚶‍♂️Travel Guide: 🌿Route 1 (Enter from the West Gate): West Gate → Mingjing Lake → Qixia Temple → Thousand Buddha Rock → Relic Pagoda → Xiaoyingpan → Liao Fan Wen Dao → Maple Forest Lake → Taixu Pavilion → Fengxiang Peak → Emperor Qin's Visit to the River → Red Leaf Valley → Tiger Mountain → Dufeng Pavilion → Biyun Pavilion → Peach Blossom Lake → West Gate 🌿Route 2 (Enter from the South Gate): South Gate → Half Pavilion → Emperor Qin's Visit to the River → Red Leaf Valley → Tiger Mountain → Deyun Temple → Peach Blossom Stream → Spring Rain Bridge → Thousand Buddha Rock → Qixia Ancient Temple → Exit Bring your camera and come to Qixia Mountain to experience the romance of the red maple leaves!🍂🍁