Nanjing Lingyuan Road Plane Tree Avenue Photo Guide (Autumn's Most Beautiful Scenery)

Nanjing Lingyuan Road Plane Tree Avenue Photo Guide: ⏰Time: 1. The best time to visit and take photos is when the plane tree leaves turn from green to yellow and the fallen leaves cover the road. 🚇Transportation: Take Metro Line 2 to Muxuyuan Station, Exit 1, and walk for 2 minutes. You can also rent a bike or electric bike at the metro station. Driving is not recommended as parking is expensive. You can also take the sightseeing train (CNY 10 per ride). 📷: Sony a7R3 + Zeiss 40mm prime lens (suitable for most street photography scenes) 📸Photo Spots 1️⃣Plane Tree Avenue Bend: The bend next to Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum Gate 5 is the most beautiful section, where you can take photos of the deep and straight plane tree avenue. 2️⃣Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum Gate 5 - Overpass: Enter the scenic area from Gate 5 and pass the ticket gate to see the overpass, where you can overlook the plane tree avenue and take portraits. 3️⃣Meiling Palace Sightseeing Bus Stop: Take photos towards the overpass. The leaves are more yellow and the road is slightly curved, making it the best spot to take photos of Tyndall light. 4️⃣Meiling Palace - Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum Gate 7: Walk along Meiling Palace. There are fewer cars and yellow leaves, and you can take photos of the train. Photography Tips Lighting: There are fewer people and cars from 6–8 am, and you are more likely to take photos of Tyndall light. The light is soft at around 4 pm, and the scenery is beautiful in the sunset glow. Composition: Use the plane trees and pedestrians on both sides of the street, and use the rule of thirds and symmetry to highlight the extension and depth of the plane tree avenue. ⚠️Notes Check the weather in advance and visit on a sunny day to avoid cloudy or foggy days.