Live footage on December 3rd, no filters, the maple leaves are vividly red in the deep autumn

December is the perfect time to enjoy the red maples at Qiuxiapu and experience the annual deep autumn romance! ⌚️ Qiuxiapu opening hours: 08:00-16:30 🎫 Ticket: 10 RMB 🅿️ Parking: There are few parking spaces nearby. You can park at the RT-Mart parking lot across the street, 7 RMB/hour (shopping over 68 RMB grants 2 hours free parking) 🕑 Best viewing time: Usually from late November (when red and yellow overlap like a colorful palette) to early December (the bright red maples are especially beautiful). 🍁 Best viewing spots: 1. Qingjingtang & Suihan Pavilion: The "Maple Leaf Window" view at Suihan Pavilion is stunning, with red maples complementing the classical window grids. Golden ginkgo and bright red maples echo each other, creating a very pleasant atmosphere. 2. By Taohuatan: The maples, clear water, and pavilions complement each other like a poetic painting. 3. Chaoshou Corridor (near the Jiading Museum exchange entrance): Few people but very photogenic. 🗺️ Tour route (about 1 hour) Ticket office ➡️ South gate entrance ➡️ Optional: visit the City God Temple for incense burning first ➡️ Qiushui Pavilion ➡️ Qingjingtang area (enjoy and photograph red maples and ginkgo at places like Suihan Pavilion) ➡️ Taohuatan (stroll around the pond, admire the red maples and water scenery) ➡️ Finally, those interested can visit and explore Jiading Museum. 📷 Photo tips 1. Outfit suggestions: Wear white, beige, or other light-colored clothing, or traditional Hanfu costumes, which complement the red maple background beautifully. 2. Photography techniques: Use the combination of red maples and ancient architecture, such as using old walls or pavilions as backgrounds for portraits or close-ups; Take advantage of water reflections to capture the symmetrical beauty of the red maples; Photos taken in soft light during early morning or afternoon have more depth. ⚠️ Notes 1. Avoid peak times: Try to visit on weekday mornings or afternoons to avoid weekend crowds for better enjoyment and photography. 2. Wear comfortable shoes: There are many stone paths in the park, so comfortable flat shoes are recommended for long walks. 3. Bring equipment: Carry a power bank in case your camera or phone runs out of battery. Also, prepare some small props like traditional fans or oil-paper umbrellas to enhance photo effects. 4. Pay attention to safety; there have been incidents of people falling into the water while taking photos before.