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! 💖