Nanjing Cherry Blossom Season Viewing Guide, 20,000 Steps' Worth of Exploration!

Hey ladies! Nanjing's cherry blossoms are about to explode around March 15‼️ Here are 3 amazing spots from a local, along with off-peak times + hidden gems. Save this now👇 📍Jiming Temple Cherry Blossom Avenue (Free! But crowded) 🌸Nanjing's top spring attraction! The ancient temple's yellow walls + cherry blossoms are a divine combination! ✅Blooming period: Mid-March to late March (80% bloomed this week!) 🚇Transportation: Subway Line 3/4, Jiming Temple Station, Exit 5. Arrive before 7:00 am for empty shots! Or enjoy the night cherry blossoms (lit up from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm). 📸Photo tip: Shoot from the second-floor terrace of the Jiming Temple coffee shop! Wear Hanfu and carry a lotus lantern to transform the night scene into a Tang Dynasty wonderland～ ⚠️Avoid: Weekends! If you must go on weekends, take photos of the empty night scene at 10:00 pm (don't tell anyone). 📍Zhongshan Mausoleum Cherry Blossom Garden (Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum ticket 70rmb, free before 6:30 am!) ✨A hidden gem with a sea of cherry blossoms! ✅Blooming period: Late March to early April (one week later than Jiming Temple) 🚴Transportation: Subway Line 2, Xiamafang Station. Rent a bike and enter through Gate 5 (navigate to "Stone Elephant Road"). 🌸Best spots: From Meihua Mountain towards Changsheng Deer Park, enjoy the double beauty of cherry blossoms and wood hydrangeas! Bring a camping chair and shoot upwards for a glowing hair effect～ Capture falling cherry blossoms while feeding deer at Changsheng Deer Park! Wear a light purple sweater for extra tenderness! 📍Xuanwu Lake Yingzhou (Free! A less crowded version of "Little Yuantouzhu") 💥A hidden gem with the most variety of cherry blossoms! Early and late blooming varieties create a 30-day spectacle～ 🚤Transportation: Subway Line 1, Xuanwu Gate Station, Exit 3. Go straight to the pier and take a duck boat (120rmb/hour) for amazing views of the cherry blossoms from the water! 📸Walking route: Fang Bridge → Yingzhou → Lovers' Garden. Benches along the way + cherry blossom slopes are great for photos! Capture the shimmering reflection of cherry blossoms on the lake at 4:00 pm～ 🍧Limited-time treat: Cherry blossom ice cream (15rmb) at the Xuanwu Gate exit. Perfect for Japanese-style photos! 🚗Transportation tips: ✔️Biking is recommended for Jiming Temple! Take a taxi to "Heping Park" and walk in the opposite direction. ✔️Arrive at Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum before 6:30 am for free entry! Bring your ID + avoid the main gate. ❌Don't drive! Even shared bikes are hard to find on weekends. Tag your photography-challenged bestie! If you can't take amazing cherry blossom photos this year, we're breaking up (serious face)🔥 Jiming Temple Cherry Blossom Avenue Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum Cherry Blossom Garden