The thousand-year-old ginkgo tree turns yellow, a dreamy autumn scene planted by Li Shimin himself.

1. Best time to visit As autumn deepens, the thousand-year-old ginkgo tree at the Ancient Guanyin Temple becomes the main attraction. The best time to visit is from mid-October to mid-November. At this time, the ginkgo leaves are golden and brilliant, like a poem or a painting, attracting many tourists to come and experience the autumn scenery. 2. Reservation guide 1. Reservation platform: From October 21, you can make a reservation 3 days in advance on the "Zhongnan Chanyun" account. The quota is updated daily at 12:00 noon. 2. Number of reservations: A maximum of 2 people can be reserved per person. 3. Temple entry rules: Those who have not made a reservation in advance or do not have a reservation QR code cannot enter the temple. The temple is open from 9:00 to 16:30 (entry to the temple stops at 16:30, and the mountain gate closes at 17:00). Those who arrive at the temple on time according to the reservation time can enter the temple through a special passage. Those who arrive early or are late by no more than 1 hour can also enter through the special passage, but those who are late by more than 1 hour need to queue again with those who have not made a reservation. 3. Transportation guide 1. Bus: Take bus 734 or 333 to the "Nanshi Village" bus stop, and walk 870 meters to reach the destination. 2. Self-driving: Navigate to the parking lot of the Ancient Guanyin Temple. There is also a parking lot in the nearby Luohandong Village, which costs about CNY 10. 4. Travel route After entering the temple, follow the signs to the ginkgo tree platform. Along the way, you can enjoy the ancient temple buildings and quiet courtyards, and feel the tranquility and solemnity of the thousand-year-old temple. In front of the ginkgo tree, stop to take photos and appreciate the beauty of the years. 5. Photography tips 1. Backlight shooting: The ginkgo leaves have a good sense of three-dimensionality and light and shadow effects under backlight. Appropriately increase the exposure compensation to make the picture bright and transparent. 2. Mobile phone shooting: Capture the changes in light, and use lime filter + exposure compensation + structure adjustment when retouching to make the ginkgo yellow more vivid. 6. Food recommendations There are many Shaanxi specialties outside the temple, such as tofu pudding, cold noodles, etc. After playing, taste the authentic Shaanxi flavor and let your taste buds enjoy a trip.