Nanjing's Hidden Gem! Enter the Fairy Tale Land of Oz for Free—Perfect for Kids and Photos!​

Moms!! We've discovered a hidden treasure!​ Right at the southeast gate of Baima Park next to Xuanwu Lake, there's a little-known, free "Land of Oz" with few people around! Escape the crowded popular botanical gardens with your kids, step into a fairy tale forest for epic photos, picnics, coffee... all at zero cost. The kids played wildly for 3 hours and didn’t want to leave! 👇 🌳 Secret Highlights: Nanjing’s Fairy Tale Forest!​ Maximum Land of Oz vibes!​ As soon as you enter, you’re surrounded by lush greenery🌿! Towering trees form a natural sunshade, vines hang down like forest curtains, sunlight filters through the leaves creating dappled light✨, kids reach out to catch the light and shadow: “Mom, are there fairies here?” Every snap looks like a forest-themed masterpiece, and your friends will flood you with location questions on social media! Huge Lawn for Running and Picnics!​ The central lawn is as soft as a green carpet🍃, kids kick off their shoes to run barefoot, do somersaults, blow bubbles... Mom spreads out the picnic blanket, lays out fruit and sandwiches, and the whole family lies back watching clouds drift by☁️—best part: it’s quiet and uncrowded! Even on weekends, you can claim the whole lawn without fighting for space! Cozy Coffee Shop to Rest!​ When tired, head straight to the nearby coffee shop☕️ for an iced latte recharge, order juice and a small cake for the kids🍰. The floor-to-ceiling windows face the green forest, enjoy the air conditioning and the view, kids quietly draw, and mom finally gets a breather~ 📸 Parent-Child Activity Guide: How to Have the Most Fun!​ Forest-Themed Photo Spots · Vine Tunnel: The hanging vines at the entrance form a natural frame🌿, have your kids stand in the middle for silhouette shots, full of dreamy vibes! · Lawn Running: Capture moments of kids chasing bubbles and holding pinwheels, the dynamic shots are super lively~ · Tree Swing (bring your own props): Hang a simple hammock as a swing, snap continuous shots of kids swinging and laughing, childhood memories bursting off the screen! Nature Exploration Class · Leaf Treasure Hunt: Let kids collect leaves of different shapes🍂, then make leaf specimen art at home, “This one looks like a fan! That one looks like a little boat!” · Insect Watching: Ants moving at the tree roots🐜, guide kids to observe quietly: “Are they carrying food?” Picnic + Afternoon Rest · Gear Tips: Bring a lightweight picnic mat, bubble machine, picture books—perfect kid energy burners! · Coffee Shop Surprise: Staff will serve kids animal latte art milk, kids hold it so carefully they don’t want to drink it🐰~ 🚗 Handy Tips: Stress-Free Play Guide 📍 Location: Baima Park Southeast Gate (near Xuanwu Lake tunnel entrance) 🅿️ Parking: Navigate to “Baima Park South Gate Parking Lot,” 5-minute walk ⏰ Best Times: Before 9 AM or after 4 PM, soft light and no harsh sun ⚠️ Notes: · Lots of mosquitoes in the woods! Bring mosquito spray and have kids wear long socks; · Remember to take your picnic trash with you, leave no trace~ Who says taking kids out has to cost money? Here, kids can feel the sunlight on leaf veins, count dandelions in the grass, and the scent of coffee mixed with fresh grass drifts into childhood memories... This free and healing green planet is the best way to enjoy parent-child time! ✨ The Magic of Baima Park:​ It lets city kids put down their iPads, feel the shape of the wind with their fingertips, —this is probably the gentlest form of nature education🌱