Nanjing Xuanwu Lake is truly a huge energy field!

In October, the scenery of the Xuanwu Lake Couples Park is pleasant, suitable for family outings and photo check-ins, truly a huge energy field!

Flower Viewing Guide

- Sunflowers: More than 20 varieties and over 20,000 sunflowers are planted along the Couples Park Flower Avenue, Butterfly Path, and Western-style Church area, including "Chocolate Red," "Summer Breeze," "Brilliant," etc., still viewable in October.
- Pink Muhly Grass: The blooming period is from September to October. The pink sea of flowers is dreamy and a great place for photography.
- Osmanthus: The Vine Garden and Osmanthus Hill in Couples Park are excellent spots for osmanthus viewing. The park has over 2,000 osmanthus trees, including varieties such as Sweet Osmanthus, Silver Osmanthus, Red Osmanthus, and Four Seasons Osmanthus. October is the peak blooming season with a strong fragrance.

Recommended Attractions

- Cupid Square: Full of romantic atmosphere, featuring love-themed sculptures, perfect for photo souvenirs.
- Western-style Church: Elegant exterior with an interior children's gallery filled with artworks. Outside the church, there are small tents for rest and entertainment.
- Ten-Mile Long Embankment: Offers beautiful lake views and the Purple Peak treasure photo spot, very photogenic.

Family-friendly Activities

The Large Camphor Parent-Child Playground is located within Couples Park, covering an area of 2,000 square meters. One ticket grants access to over 30 non-powered amusement projects, such as a four-story large koala-themed aerial adventure facility, large slides, rainbow slides, rock climbing, and more, suitable for children of different ages.

Transportation Guide

- Subway: Take Metro Line 4 to Gangzicun Station, exit from Exit 3, and walk to Couples Park.
- Bus: Take Bus 304 to Xuanwu Lake Park Taicheng Station, then walk 110 meters; or take Bus 20, 48, or 11 to Beijing East Road Jiming Temple Station, then walk about 590 meters to reach the park.

Photography Tips

- Shooting Time: Early morning and evening have soft light, the best times for photography.
- Shooting Angles: When photographing the flower sea, use a wide-angle lens for panoramic shots or shoot footprints in the flowers from a low angle; when photographing people, use the flower sea, church, and other backgrounds to capture warm parent-child interaction moments.

Post by Ward_~Violet_75 | Oct 19, 2025

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