The ginkgo secret realm of Zhuangyan Temple in the Magic City is glowing golden after 500 years!

Winter winds sweep across the fields of Liantang Town, Qingpu District, and the two ancient ginkgo trees at Zhuangyan Temple are on time to don their golden armor!✨ These "old brothers," numbered 0064 and 0065, are "living fossils" who started their post 500 years ago💛 Having endured lightning strikes, fires, wind, and sun, they still stand tall like superheroes🦸‍♂️ Every day, when sunlight filters through the leaves, it’s like scattering gold dust all over the temple～ 📸 Stunning photo spots: 1️⃣ Front platform of the Mahavira Hall - shoot upward for a perfect composition of ginkgo and flying eaves! 2️⃣ Under the Ten Thousand Buddhas Pavilion - use the golden leaves as the foreground, red walls and yellow leaves make for a blockbuster shot! 3️⃣ Stone steps covered with fallen leaves - sit on the thick ginkgo carpet for maximum artistic vibe～ 🍂 Experience tips: ▪️ Best time: Late November to early December (this year the yellow came especially early!) ▫️ Light magic: Few people and soft light from 7-9 AM, golden sunset at 3 PM is amazing! ▪️ Hidden gem: 20 RMB self-service vegetarian meal is a great value (highly recommend the mixed vegetarian platter and shiitake gluten) ▫️ Fun fact: These two trees were planted during the Zhengde era of the Ming Dynasty, 250 years earlier than the founding of the United States! 🚗 Complete transportation guide: 📍 Address: No. 366 Dongtuan, Dongshe Village, Liantang Town, Qingpu District 🚇 Subway users: Line 17 Zhujiajiao Station → transfer to Qingfeng special line (about 1 hour) 🚗 Self-driving: Navigate to "Zhuangyan Temple," parking is free and very convenient! 💡 Friendly reminder: The temple is open free from 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM, wearing Hanfu or light colors makes for better photos～ Red silk prayer ribbons + golden leaf rain + ancient temple chanting = the healing winter trio💕 If you haven’t been yet, hurry up and go, or wait another year!