Autumn in Changsha is half ancient temple Zen and half golden romance

Changsha's autumn has finally reached its highlight! The ginkgo trees all over the city have donned their "golden armor." Save this comprehensive check-in guide, missing it means waiting another year👇 📅 Best viewing period: Mid-November to early December (now is the perfect time to go!) 🍂 Must-visit check-in spots: 1️⃣ Yuelu Mountain Yunlu Palace Thousand-year-old ginkgo + spiral staircase, the ancient style filter is maxed out! It's recommended to set off early in the morning; when sunlight passes through the leaves, it seems to glow. Wearing Hanfu for photos is absolutely beautiful~ 📍 Locate Yunlu Palace, the ancient tree is by the steps | There is also a ginkgo carpet in the back garden of Yuelu Academy 2️⃣ Xixin Zen Temple Yellow walls and dark tiles paired with century-old ginkgo, the Zen atmosphere is unbeatable! Low-angle shots looking up capture the flying eaves and golden leaves together. If lucky, you might see monks sweeping fallen leaves 🌅 Recommended to arrive before 8 AM, fewer people and good light 3️⃣ Martyrs Park The century-old ginkgo leaves at Red Army Ferry cover the ground, and the leaves by the lake flutter like golden butterflies! Enter from the east gate and navigate to "Park Bun Shop" for easy access to dynamic shots 4️⃣ Baxizhou Ginkgo lovers rejoice! This is actually a large ginkgo forest. Sitting on benches or strolling through the woods is perfect for photos, very lazy-friendly & pet-friendly~ 🅿️ After entering Dengzhou, turn left to park, then walk 200 meters to reach 5️⃣ Furong Road Ginkgo Avenue The most spectacular ginkgo scenic belt in the city, stretching from Puyuan Interchange to Qingzhu Lake. You can't help but take photos when driving by! The afternoon light and shadows are stunning 6️⃣ Orange Isle & Baiguoyuan The ginkgo near Jiangshen Temple on Orange Isle is half green and half yellow, with fallen leaves on the grass that are very healing; Baiguoyuan combined with orchard study tours is perfect for family outings and photos 📸 Photo tips: ✅ Light-colored clothes highlight the golden background better, Hanfu/knit hats add extra points ✅ Early morning or 3-5 PM in the afternoon has the softest light, side backlighting makes leaves look translucent ✅ Try low-angle upward shots, tossing fallen leaves, and candid walking shots; videos have great atmosphere! 💡 This weekend (November 25-26) the weather will be clear, temperatures 3-21°C, perfect for outings! But the temperature difference between morning and evening is large, remember to bring an extra jacket~