Live Nanjing Plum Blossom Viewing: Enjoy a Gusu Scented Snow Sea without Leaving Jinling

Scented Snow Sea in Suzhou and Plum Blossom Mountain in Nanjing are both among the top four plum blossom viewing spots in China. Nanjing also has its own "Scented Snow Sea," donated by the Nanjing University Suzhou Alumni Association. It features a distinct Suzhou-style garden design, offering picturesque views at every turn. With plum blossoms as its central theme, the garden is filled with plum blossom-related allusions and elements, even the trash cans are shaped like plum blossoms. The Suzhou-style garden contrasts sharply with the science and engineering buildings on Nanjing University's Xianlin campus, creating a unique and interesting juxtaposition. Now, during the plum blossom season, the plum blossoms here are in full bloom, exuding vitality, much like the energetic university students. From last year's end to this year, Nanjing hasn't seen any snow, only the arrival of spring. When all the flowers bloom, she laughs among them. Weekend visits require reservations, which are said to be easier to book than those for the Gulou main campus. The photos were taken on February 26. The plum blossoms are currently at their peak and are expected to last for another two to three weeks. Take subway line 2 to Nanjing University Xianlin Campus Station. Scented Snow Sea is about a 1.4 km walk from the station. There is a direct bus, but it seems infrequent.