Nanjing Qixia Mountain Family Autumn Viewing｜Ancient Temple Red Leaves + Easy Kid-Friendly Guide

Unlock the autumn scenery of Jinling with your kids! A 1.5-hour essential tour of Qixia Mountain, featuring red leaves + ancient temple family photos that are absolutely stunning～ Want to enjoy autumn with your kids but worried about the fatigue? The Qixia Mountain lazy family guide is here! Head straight to the core attractions, no detours, no effort, let your kids immerse in the autumn charm of "Jinling's Number One Scenic Mountain"～ 🎯 Key Highlights: Qixia Temple (a thousand-year-old ancient temple, red walls paired with red leaves, full of Zen atmosphere) + Red Leaf Valley (mountains covered with red leaves, an autumn-exclusive beautiful scene), a family stroll here lets you enjoy autumn and feel the cultural heritage. ⏰ Best Time to View Autumn Leaves: From mid to late November to early December, when the red leaves reach their peak, the leaves are bright red and translucent, a sight your kids will never forget. 🚗 Family-Friendly Transportation Recommendations: Take Metro Line 2 to "Nanjing University of Science and Technology Xianlin Campus Station," then a 15 RMB taxi ride directly to the West Gate of the scenic area, about 15 minutes total, so kids don’t have to endure long travel; By car: Navigate to "Qixia Mountain Scenic Area West Gate," ample parking available, parking fee 10 RMB per visit, very convenient to get off with kids and enter the park immediately. 🗺️ Easy Family Route (1.5-2 hours): West Gate of the scenic area → Mingjing Lake (clear water, red leaves reflected, take reflection photos with kids, feed the little fish in the lake) → Qixia Temple (visit the ancient temple, explain simple Buddhist culture to kids, take family ancient-style photos under the red walls) → Red Leaf Valley (stroll along the trail, surrounded by red leaves on the mountain, let kids collect different shaped red leaves as travel souvenirs) → Taixu Pavilion (climb high for a panoramic view of the red leaves on the mountain, stunning family photos together) → Return the same way to the West Gate. 💡 Practical Family Tips: Tickets: Book online in advance, scan the code to enter, avoid queuing with kids; children under 1.2 meters enter free, very cost-effective; Clothing: Dress kids in non-slip sports shoes, as there are many trails in the scenic area, easy for walking; autumn mornings and evenings are cool, bring a light jacket; Photo Tips: Light-colored clothes (white/cream, light blue) stand out best among the red leaves, matching family outfits look more coordinated; use red walls and ancient windows as frames for photos to add texture; Avoid Peak Times: Weekends are crowded, recommend visiting on weekdays with kids, or enter before 8 AM or after 3 PM for fewer people and a more relaxed photo experience; Must-Haves for Kids: Thermos (hot water available in many spots), small bread, fruit (to replenish energy), wet wipes, tissues, band-aids (for minor bumps); Notes: Teach kids to respect temple rules, no loud noises, no touching cultural relics; protect the red leaves, don’t let kids break branches. 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations: Nanjing Tangshan Ziqing Lake Tourism Area Hot Spring Resort Hotel, Nanjing Wanda Realm Hotel