Xuanwu Lake is the ultimate cherry blossom viewing destination in Nanjing!

Everyone flocks to the cherry blossom avenue at Jiming Temple, but I love Xuanwu Lake the most! From Jiefang Gate to Xuanwu Gate, and then to Yingzhou Island, this lakeside road stretches for several kilometers, with red flowers and green willows, it's truly a feast for the eyes! After visiting Xuanwu Lake, I realized that the phrase "spring is bright and beautiful" is so fitting! 👇Nanjing Xuanwu Lake Cherry Blossom Guide 🎫Free 🚇It is recommended to take the subway to Jiming Temple Station, walk towards Jiefang Gate, and leave from Xuanwu Gate subway station at the end. 🗺️Recommended cherry blossom viewing route: Jiefang Gate➡️Huanhu Road➡️Xuanwu Gate➡️Yingzhou Island 🌸 ▪️Walk along Huanhu Road from Jiefang Gate to Xuanwu Gate. The willows by the lake have sprouted, the lawn is also green, and the cherry blossoms are in full bloom~ ▪️The cherry blossoms by the lake are even more beautiful against the blue lake water. ▪️You can bring tents and picnic mats for free camping and picnics. ▪️Yingzhou Island has more and denser cherry blossoms, and it is now in full bloom. ▪️Compared with the cherry blossom avenue at Jiming Temple, Xuanwu Lake has more varieties of cherry blossoms, and the blooming times vary, so the overall flowering period is longer. 🌷 ▪️In addition to cherry blossoms, there are also tulips near Xuanwu Gate. Don’t forget to see the tulips when you leave~ ▪️If you have more time, you can also detour to Lovers Garden.