Nanjing's Lesser-Known Autumn Spots | Qingliangshan Park

Autumn is the best time to enjoy ginkgo and maple leaves. Nanjing Qingliangshan Park is the largest ginkgo forest in Nanjing, and you can avoid the crowds and enjoy the tranquility and leisure. Qingliangshan Park was once called Shishan, Shitou City, and Shishou Mountain. It was Jinling during the reign of King Wei of Chu, and a summer resort during the Tang Dynasty. It was named Qingliangshan in the Song Dynasty. When Zhuge Liang crossed Jinling, he left behind the praise of "Tiger Crouching and Dragon Coiling." There are many historical sites in the park, such as Qingliang Temple, Chongzheng Academy, Saoye Tower, Zhuma Slope, and Cuiwei Garden. It is known as the "Seven Dynasties Victory Site" and is a park that combines natural beauty and historical heritage. 🌟Qingliang Ancient Temple: It was the Xingjiao Temple built by Xu Wen during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, and it is also the origin of the idiom "The one who ties the bell must untie it." 🌟Chongzheng Academy: Built during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty. The academy is built on the mountain, surrounded by green trees, and is simple and elegant. 🌟Ginkgo Valley: There are more than 300 ginkgo trees here. When the autumn wind blows, a "ginkgo rain" is beautiful and romantic, and a thick layer of fallen leaves covers the ground, like a golden carpet. 🌟Saoye Tower: It was once the former residence of the famous painter Gong Xian in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. Gong Xian got his name because he held a broom to sweep fallen leaves in his self-portrait. 📍Attraction Address: No. 83, Qingliangshan Road, Huaqiao Road Street, Gulou District, Nanjing 🏝️Reservation Guide: Free, no reservation required 🚗Transportation Guide: Take Metro Line 1 to Zhujiang Road Station, exit from Exit 2, and then transfer to Bus No. 6 or No. 91 to the south gate of the park. Walk 1.2 km from Exit 2 of Hanzhongmen on Metro Line 2. Bus: No. 160, No. 20, No. 317, No. 43, No. 502, No. 552, No. 60, No. 6, D15, D17, Y6 💗Other Tips: It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and clothing, and bring enough food and water.