Longhua Ancient Town Autumn Viewing Guide

Longhua Ancient Town｜Shanghai Ginkgo Season Highlight 🍂 Capture stunning photos of golden leaves at the ancient pavilion! When you come to the Magic City, don’t just visit the Bund! This underrated Jiangnan ancient town hides Shanghai’s most beautiful ginkgo secret spot 🎯 Took dad and grandpa on a 3-hour walk and ended up shooting ancient-style photos just like those at the Forbidden City! 📍Address: No. 2853 Longhua Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai 🚇Transport: Metro Line 11/12, Longhua Station Exit 2, 8-minute walk 🔥Must-visit spots 1️⃣ Millennium Ginkgo King The 12-meter-tall ancient ginkgo is known as the tree king of the Magic City! When the ground is covered with golden fallen leaves (best in late November), wearing Hanfu and casually shooting in front of the ancient pavilion will give you cover-worthy photos 📸 Grandpa said it felt like traveling back to his childhood. 2️⃣ Longhua Pagoda A seven-story octagonal brick and wood pagoda! Walk three laps around the base to shoot videos; the combination of wind chimes on the eaves and ginkgo rain is magical! 🌟Tips: The best time is at 4 PM when the sunlight shines at an angle. Remember to bring a telephoto lens. 🍲 Ancient Town Food ▫️ Longhua Vegetarian Feast: The 25 RMB set’s vegetarian duck tastes better than meat! ▫️ You Dun Zi: Grandma has been selling radish cakes for 30 years, golden and crispy when bitten into ▫️ Haitang Cake: Wrapped in ginkgo leaves and baked, with a caramel aroma that fills the air ⚠️Avoid Pitfalls ▪️ Don’t come on weekend afternoons! Elderly photography groups will crowd the lawn ▪️ The pagoda interior is currently closed, drones are prohibited ▪️ The ginkgo season is short, check official updates on leaf fall before you go