Half of Nanjing's autumn romance is hidden here.

When the leaves of the Chinese tallow, plane, ginkgo, and maple trees gradually change color, the intoxicating autumn atmosphere spreads throughout the city. The most beautiful and lingering autumn charm of Nanjing is hidden in the Purple Mountain. Also known as the Zhongshan Scenic Area, this national 5A-level scenic area is blessed with natural beauty and a majestic landscape. The three main attractions of the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, and Linggu Temple complement each other, together outlining the unique romantic silhouette of Nanjing in autumn. Strolling through the area, the tranquility of Linggu Temple, the liveliness of the Music Stage, the simplicity of the Sacred Way, the solemnity of the Mausoleum Road, the elegance of the Meiling Palace, the uniqueness of the Liuhui Pavilion, the lushness of the Botanical Garden, and the clarity of the Yanque Lake all exude a charming allure in the autumn breeze. Recommended itinerary: Start from Muxuyuan Station on Metro Line 2, first head to Gate 3 of the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum to admire the shimmering Yanque Lake, then walk along the Sacred Way to feel the weight of history. Next, stroll along the Mausoleum Road to experience its solemnity, enter the Meiling Palace to savor the prosperity of the past, pay homage to the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum to remember the great man, listen to the heavenly music of the Music Stage, explore the tranquility of Linggu Temple, and finally arrive at Xiaolingwei Station on Metro Line 2 to end this poetic autumn journey.