Nanjing's limited-time two-day and one-night cherry blossom viewing and food tour is here!

Spring in Nanjing begins with the blooming of cherry blossoms. Niushou Hill, Jiming Temple, and Nanjing Botanical Garden Mem.Sun Yat-sen are all breathtakingly beautiful! Here's a super detailed two-day cherry blossom viewing and food tour itinerary for Nanjing.

🏠Accommodation suggestions:
Stay near Xinjiekou or Fuzimiao for convenient transportation and numerous food options. Xinjiekou is Nanjing's commercial center, making shopping super convenient; while the area around Fuzimiao offers a rich Qinhuai atmosphere, and you can stroll along the Qinhuai River at night.

🚗Transportation guide:

• External transportation:

• High-speed rail: Both Nanjing Railway Station and Nanjing South Railway Station are convenient. Nanjing Railway Station is closer to city attractions such as Xuanwu Lake and Jiming Temple; Nanjing South Railway Station has more train options, suitable for intercity travel.

• Airplane: After arriving at Nanjing Lukou International Airport, you can take subway line S1 and transfer to other lines to reach the city center. There are also airport buses directly to popular areas.

• Internal transportation:

• Subway: Nanjing's subway lines cover most major attractions, making it convenient and fast.

• Bus: Some attractions are accessible by bus, but traffic jams are possible during peak season for cherry blossoms.

• Taxi: Queues are possible during peak hours, so remember to book in advance. The starting price is around 11 yuan.

🌸Cherry blossom viewing spots:

1. Jiming Temple: The top cherry blossom viewing spot in Nanjing during spring. The yellow walls of the ancient temple paired with the romantic cherry blossoms create a poetic and Zen-like atmosphere. The best viewing period is from mid-March to early April.

• Address: No. 1, Jiming Temple Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing.

• Transportation: Take subway line 3/4 to Jiming Temple Station, exit 5, and walk about 600 meters; or take bus No. 2/3/70/304 to Jiming Temple Station and walk about 200 meters.

2. Nanjing Botanical Garden Mem.Sun Yat-sen: Both the North and South Gardens have their own unique charm. The cherry blossoms in the North Garden complement the greenhouse plants, while those in the South Garden bloom freely amidst the natural landscape. The blooming period is similar to that of Jiming Temple.

• Address: No. 1, Qianhuhoucun, Xuanwu District, Nanjing.

• Transportation: Take subway line 2 to Muxuyuan Station, transfer to bus No. 315 to Nanjing Botanical Garden Mem.Sun Yat-sen Station; or take a taxi.

3. Niushou Hill: In addition to the magnificent Usnisa Palace, the cherry blossoms on Niushou Hill are not to be missed. The best time for cherry blossom viewing is from late March to mid-April. The cherry blossoms among the mountains add a sense of tranquility and mystery.

• Address: No. 18, Ningdan Road, Jiangning District, Nanjing.

• Transportation: Take subway line S1 to Focheng West Road Station, exit 1 or 2, and take bus G70; if driving, navigate to the northeast/west gate parking lot of Niushou Hill.

🎈Itinerary:
Day 1: Jiming Temple → Xuanwu Lake → Fuzimiao
Morning: Visit Jiming Temple for cherry blossom viewing, capture the beautiful scenery of the ancient temple and cherry blossoms, and get a limited-edition cherry blossom bracelet.
Lunch: Try the signature crab roe soup dumplings and duck blood vermicelli soup at Jiming Tangbao Restaurant near Jiming Temple.
Afternoon: Walk from Jiming Temple to Xuanwu Lake, enjoy the lake and mountain scenery, stroll along Yingzhou, and encounter more cherry blossoms.
Evening: Go to Fuzimiao, take a boat tour on the Qinhuai River at night, experience the night view of Jinling, and taste various Qinhuai snacks, such as plum blossom cakes and beef pot stickers.

Day 2: Niushou Hill → Nanjing Botanical Garden Mem.Sun Yat-sen
Morning: Visit Niushou Hill, explore Usnisa Palace and other attractions, and experience the wonderful fusion of Buddhism and spring under the cherry blossom trees.
Lunch: Vegetarian meals are available in the Niushou Hill scenic area for a light and healthy lunch.
Afternoon: Go to Nanjing Botanical Garden Mem.Sun Yat-sen, stroll through the sea of flowers, take photos, and enjoy the spring time.

Friends, seize the end of spring and come to Nanjing for a cherry blossom date! I wish you all a wonderful spring trip 💕