Red Leaf Valley
Simply from the name, it is clear that Red Leaf Valley hides the most beautiful maple leaves of Qixia Mountain. Compared to the red maple leaves in other places, the contrast here appears earlier. Before going at the beginning of the month, most of the maple leaves had just started to turn red, but in Red Leaf Valley, there were already a few maple trees that had turned completely red. These touches of autumn color also attracted many people to come and take photos.
Maple Forest Lake
Located in the southwestern part of Fengxiang Peak, the highest peak of Qixia Mountain, adjacent to Red Leaf Valley, with an altitude of 200 meters, it is considered a relatively high scenic spot. This is my favorite spot, probably because of the presence of water. Places with water feel more spiritual. Although the area of Maple Forest Lake is not large, it is surrounded by maple trees, and with the rockeries, pavilions, and towers along the lakeshore, it is full of the classical beauty of Jiangnan gardens.
Lu Yu Tea House
At Lu Yu Tea House in Qixia Mountain, where there are mountains, there are views, and where there are views, there are scenes. Located on Longshan, it was built to commemorate the 'Tea Sage' Lu Yu. It is a Tang-style architectural complex on Qixia Mountain, consisting of buildings, pavilions, and corridors, with a total of four floors. The top floor offers a panoramic view of Qixia Mountain and a distant view of Nanjing City.
Biyun Pavilion
Qixia Mountain has another viewing platform similar to the Lu Yu Tea House, called Biyun Pavilion. It is located at the peak of Tiger Mountain and is also known as 'Wangjiang Pavilion'. The pavilion is surrounded by cliffs on three sides, with only a stone connecting it to the mountain path, creating a unique landscape. Here, you can not only enjoy the maple leaves but also have a full view of the Yangtze River.
Qixia Temple
When you visit Qixia Mountain, there's no reason not to visit Qixia Temple. Outside Qixia Temple, the scenery is bustling with people coming to admire the maple leaves, but once you step inside, it becomes exceptionally quiet, as if isolated from the world. This transcendent atmosphere will surely calm anyone who comes here. If you have time, you can also experience the restoration of ancient books.
