The ultimate spot to enjoy autumn leaves in Shanghai 2025, not Kyoto

When the maple leaves at Qiuxiapu turn red, all my friends on social media think I went to Kyoto. White walls and black tiles paired with crimson maple leaves make every casual shot look like a frame from an ancient film, and my phone storage is almost full from taking pictures⚠️ 🔥 2025 Maple Leaf Live Update & Best Viewing Time • Currently, the red maples and Japanese maples are 90% red, with red, yellow, and green interwoven like a spilled palette • Golden viewing period: Early to mid-December, these two weeks are breathtakingly beautiful • Go early to see the gradient layers, go late to savor the deep crimson, miss it and wait a whole year! 📸 Top photo spots (with tips to avoid crowds) 1️⃣ Qingjingtang: A must-go C spot! The lake reflects the full maple scenery, shooting reflections from a low angle avoids crowds, like a secret Kyoto spot 2️⃣ Lingxiage Window: “Frame” the red leaves into an ancient painting, the framed composition tells a story, afternoon sunlight shining through the leaves glows like colored glass 3️⃣ Taohuatan Stone Bridge: Few people and quiet scenery! Red maples peek over the stone bridge, stand by the side to shoot profile shots, the wind blowing fallen leaves is super lively 4️⃣ Chenghuang Temple White Wall: The red maple at the west corner wall is very niche, use the white wall as a background for close-ups, no need to queue for a spot 🚗 Practical guide for the lazy 📍 Address: No. 314 East Street, Jiading District, Shanghai Drive and park directly at the entrance parking lot 🅿️ super convenient, I parked all afternoon and only paid 💰15 🎫 Ticket: 10 yuan! Great value for money ⏰ Open: 8:00-16:30 (after 4 PM the light is perfect and fewer people) 🚇 Transport: Take Line 11 to Jiading North Station then transfer to a bus, or drive and park at RT-Mart (7 yuan/hour) ✅ Bonus: After visiting, head straight to Zhouqiao Old Street for snacks, and check in at Jiading Museum, a super fulfilling day trip The autumn charm of Qiuxiapu is never just a single red; it’s the stone bridge and flowing water reflecting the red leaves, the ancient pavilion window letting through rosy light. This Jiangnan romance for just 10 yuan—grab your partner and go! Pretend you’re in __