Maple Leaf Zhiyin Village! This ginkgo forest is stunningly beautiful

Hangzhou Zhiyin Village｜An autumn fairy tale hidden under golden ginkgo trees🍂 Is the trending off-the-beaten-path autumn spot Zhiyin Village really worth it? Personally tested with no filters! This golden secret place is breathtakingly beautiful✨ 📍Address: Yongzhi Line, Lin'an District, Hangzhou 🚗 Recommended driving: Navigate to "Hongye Zhiyin Scenic Area," about 1.5 hours from Hangzhou 🅿️ Parking: Paid parking lot at the village entrance, 20 RMB/day ⏰ Best viewing period: Mid to late November (the ginkgo leaves are turning yellow later this year!) 📸 Must-visit spots 1️⃣ Millennium Ginkgo King Over 1000 years old! Golden leaves covering the ground paired with ancient village stone paths make for amazing photos Tips: Early morning has fewer people and softer light; wear light-colored clothes for better photos 2️⃣ Terraced Field Viewing Platform Although some have been harvested, the layered contours are still stunning Recommended to bring a telephoto lens to capture distant mountains, terraced fields, and the village in one frame 🍜 Food recommendations There are small restaurants in the village, must-try: ▪️ Lin'an mountain walnuts (just came out in October, super fresh) ▪️ Free-range chicken stew (farm-raised, fresh soup and tender meat) ▪️ Braised dried bamboo shoots with pork (local specialty, goes great with rice) 💡 Travel tips ▫️ Recommended to arrive before 10 AM on weekdays; afternoon backlighting is not good for photos ▫️ Village roads are steep, wear comfortable flat shoes ▫️ Drones are allowed but avoid power lines