Great Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in Nanjing ‖ A Guide to Avoid Crowds

❤Recommendation: Mid-March to early April is the best time to see cherry blossoms in Nanjing. Check out these 8 great places to see cherry blossoms in Nanjing! ▽▽▽▽▽▽▽▽ ✅Jiming Temple Road - Xuanwu Lake Cherry Blossom Avenue (p1-p2) 🚉Transportation: Take Subway Line 3/4 to Jiming Temple Station, Exit 5, and walk to Jiefang Gate; Xuanwu Lake Scenic Area can be reached by Subway Line 1 to Xuanwu Gate Station. 👍Recommended photo spots: 1. Path east of the Pharmacist Pagoda: The best lighting is at 4pm, where the ancient walls and cherry blossoms intertwine to create a Zen aesthetic. 2. Night cherry blossoms: Shoot in the opposite direction of Jiefang Gate. The lights make the cherry blossoms look like a starry river, and there are fewer people at night. 3. Taicheng section of the city wall: Overlooking the cherry blossom avenue and the ancient temple, suitable for drone aerial photography. ---------------------------- ✅Mu Yan Riverside Scenic Belt (p3) 🚉Transportation: Take Subway Line 1 to Maigaoqiao Station, transfer to Bus No. 8 to Yanzi Ji Park Station. 👍Recommended photo spots: 1. West section of Yongji Avenue walkway: Capture the cherry blossoms and the Yangtze River Second Bridge with a telephoto lens, offering a wide view of the riverside. 2. Retro green train: Travel through the flowers along the riverbank. The final stop, Cliff Viewing Platform, is suitable for taking sunset silhouette photos. --------------------------- ✅Ming Xiaoling Cherry Blossom Garden (p4) 🌟Highlights: Take Subway Line 2 to Muxuyuan Station, transfer to the scenic spot sightseeing bus or walk to the Stone Elephant Road. 👍Recommended photo spots: 1. Stone Elephant Road foreground composition: Frame the stone beasts with the cherry blossom-lined sacred path as the background. The morning mist creates a natural ink painting filter. 2. Classical pavilions: The cherry blossoms complement the red walls and black tiles, suitable for Hanfu photography. ---------------------------- ✅Sifang Art Museum (p5) 🚉Transportation: Take Subway Line 3 to Liuzhou East Road Station, transfer to Bus No. 694 to Zhenzhuquan Terminal, and walk 1.5 km. 👍Recommended photo spots: Floating corridor and geometric architecture: The cherry blossoms clash with the minimalist art installations. A solid color long dress and a straw bag are recommended. ----------------------------- ✅Zhenzhu River Cherry Blossom Walkway (p6) 🚉Transportation: Take Subway Line 3 to Fuqiao Station, Exit 1. 👍Recommended photo spots: Early cherry blossom reflections on the riverbank: Capture the reflection on the water surface in the soft morning light, paired with the ancient charm of the stone bridge. ----------------------------- ✅Nanjing Forestry University (p7) 🚉Transportation: Take Subway Line 3 to Nanjing Forestry University·Xinzhuang Station, and walk to the cherry blossom avenue in front of the old library. 👍Recommended photo spots: Cherry blossom classroom window view: Take photos overlooking the cherry blossoms and the youthful campus atmosphere from the upper floors of the teaching building. ----------------------------- ✅Jubaoshan Park (p8) 🚉Transportation: Take Bus No. 139 to Jubaoshan Park Station, or navigate to Xuanwu Avenue by car. 👍Recommended photo spots: Mountaintop viewing platform: Overlook the city skyline and the panoramic view of the cherry blossom forest, suitable for wide-angle lenses. --------------------------- ✅Yangshan Park (p9) 🚉Transportation: Take Subway Line 2 to Yangshan Park Station, Exit 1. 👍Recommended photo spots: Cherry blossom forest stream walkway: Capture the falling flowers and flowing water from a low angle, using a slow shutter speed to capture the dynamic petals. ▽▽▽▽▽▽▽▽ ❤Recommendation: Follow my homepage for the latest flowering information and travel guides!