Fiery-Red Maples in Nanjing

In autumn, the trees in Nanjing are dyed in beautiful colors by nature mother. Maple leaves at this time turn into dazzling red. Looking around, the fiery red maple leaves spread on the hills and mountain slopes or set off against traditional Chinese architecture, forming gorgeous pictures. What are the best places to capture the beauty of red maples then?

Recommended places for admiring red maples: Qixia Mountain/Hongfenggang at Nanjing Botanical Garden Mem. Sun Yat-Sen

Qixia Mountain

Highlight: One of China's Four Major Resorts for Admiring Red Maples

You should never miss the beautiful Qixia Mountain in late autumn in Nanjing! Maples there in autumn are in full swing, adding beauty to the scenic spots and historic sites.

Generally, it is best to admire maples in the morning. At this time, the morning mist in the mountain blurs the fiery red of maple leaves, placing you in a fairyland. You may encounter the stunning scenery of red maples in many places including Caihong Mingjing, Peach Blossom Fan Pavilion, Peach Blossom Lake, Maple Woods Lake, Red Leaf Valley, Tiankai Rock, Taixu Pavilion etc. And you may also explore Qianfo Rock and the Stupa to experience the vicissitudes of history.

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Red Maple Hill (Hongfenggang)

Highlight: The Best Location for Photographing Red Maples

Red Maple Hill (Hongfenggang) is located in the Nanjing Botanical Garden Mem. Sun Yat-Sen in the eastern suburb of Nanjing. Every autumn, over 60 kinds of Aceraceae plants make the more than 5,000m² Hongfenggang a dream-like place, attracting many shutterbugs to come. Just click the shutter, and you will get a masterpiece even if you’re not a professional photographer. Maples in the mountain are as red as described in an ancient Chinese poem - "Frosty leaves are redder than the February flowers".

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