Nanjing Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots & Blooming Period Guide

Latest 5-year intel here📢 Presenting Nanjing's cherry blossom map & blooming forecast~ Just save this guide!

🌸TOP1: Jiming Temple Cherry Blossom Avenue
📍Jiming Temple Road, Xuanwu District
✨Nanjing's most popular spot! Somei-Yoshino cherry blossoms are breathtaking~
📅Blooming: Mid-late March to early April (Book now!)
🚇Transport: Exit 5 of Jiming Temple Station (Lines 3/4), 5-min walk
⚠️Tips:
- Weekends get crowded👫👬👭 Arrive by 7am
- 15-min walk from Katherine Plaza parking🅿️

🌸TOP2: Zhongshan Botanical Garden
📍1 Houcun, Qianhu, Xuanwu District
💯Early-bloom paradise! Winter-flowering cherry + Taiwan cherry already blooming
📅Blooming: Late Feb-mid Mar (early), late varieties until April
💡Photo spots: Pink bridge & phone booth📸
🚌Transport: Bus 20/315 direct

🌸TOP3: Xuanwu Lake Cherry Islet
📍1 Xuanwu Lane, Xuanwu District
🌊Lake + blossoms + ancient architecture = Perfect combo!
📅Blooming: All March
🎫Ticket: Free (reserve 3 days ahead)
🚉Subway: Line 1 to Xuanwumen Station

🌸TOP4: Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum Cherry Garden
📍Southern foot of Purple Mountain, Xuanwu District
🏯Imperial garden cherry feast! Rare green & yellow varieties
📅Blooming: Mid-Mar to mid-Apr
💰Ticket: ¥70 (Worth it!)

🌸TOP5: Muyan Riverside Scenic Belt
📍Yongji Avenue, Qixia District
🌉3.5km cherry tunnel + Yangtze River view!
📅Blooming: Late Mar-early Apr
❗️Must: Real-name reservation + 15k daily limit

✨Hidden gems:
- Huashen Avenue, Yuhuatai👑 Fewer crowds, great photos
- Pearl River Night Blossoms🌉 Light show + night views
- NJFU Cherry Avenue🎓 Campus vibes

📌Pro tips:
✅Arrive at Jiming Temple before 7am for empty streets
✅Peak bloom around March 20
✅Cloudy days create dreamy photos

Grab this guide and plan your cherry blossom photoshoot with friends! 💖