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Three Must-See Autumn Scenes in Chang'an

Autumn in Xi'an, a journey through time! If China's autumn had a name, it would undoubtedly be "Chang'an" for Xi'an. 🍁 When the first ginkgo leaf on the ancient temple wall turns yellow and falls, the entire city instantly enters "time travel" mode. Autumn in Xi'an is not the quiet poetic charm of small bridges and flowing water, but the magnificent romance steeped in the grandeur of a thousand-year-old empire. Here, I experienced three things that made me feel like I was dreaming back to a prosperous era: Visiting the Ancient Guanyin Zen Temple to see the thousand-year-old ginkgo Witnessing with my own eyes the ancient ginkgo tree said to have been personally planted by Tang Taizong Li Shimin, which has stood for 1,400 years, was breathtaking beyond words! Standing on the golden "carpet" of fallen leaves, with a gentle breeze stirring the fluttering leaves, it felt as if I had instantly returned to the flourishing times of a millennium ago. Cycling on the City Wall, chasing the sunset Rent a bicycle 🚲 and slowly ride on the largest and best-preserved ancient city wall in Asia. The sunset’s afterglow bathes every corner of the ancient city, the bluestone slabs beneath my feet bear 600 years of history, and the modern Xi'an in the distance blends harmoniously with it. This fusion of ancient and modern is indescribably wonderful. 🚶【2-Day Time Travel Chang'an Citywalk Itinerary】 Day 1: Ancient Guanyin Zen Temple (ginkgo viewing) → Xi'an City Wall (cycling/walking) → Shuyuanmen (search for persimmon trees) Day 2: Daci'en Temple (explore the autumn Dayan Pagoda) → Qujiangchi Ruins Park (enjoy the royal garden autumn scenery) → Yongxingfang (experience local delicacies) Autumn in Xi'an is not just a trip, but a profound dialogue with history. Tag the friends you want to time travel with and come join this autumn rendezvous in Chang'an!
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Posted: Nov 8, 2025
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