My friends keep asking about Nanjing's flower viewing map—this one guide is all you need!

It's that time of year again when Nanjing's streets turn into floral pathways! Having visited Nanjing over 10 times, I've stayed up late compiling this comprehensive spring flower viewing guide—packed with useful info. Don't forget to bookmark it! 📌 【Cherry Blossoms】 📆 Best viewing: Mid to late March Jiming Temple Cherry Blossom Avenue 🚇 Transport: Exit 5 of Jiming Temple Station (Lines 3/4) 🎫 Admission: Free for the avenue; ¥10 for temple entry (includes 3 incense sticks) 🌟 Highlights: Capture ancient yellow temple walls framed by blossoms by day, and magical "falling star" night blossoms when lit up—perfect for recreating scenes from "5 Centimeters Per Second." Xuanwu Lake Park 🚇 Transport: Exit 3 of Xuanwumen Station (Line 1) or 8-min walk from Jiming Temple Station 🎫 Admission: Free 🌟 Highlights: Kilometer-long lakeside cherry path connects to Yingzhou Island, conveniently close to Jiming Temple's blossom avenue. Zhenzhu River 🚇 Transport: Exit 2 of Fuqiao Station (Line 3) 🎫 Admission: Free 🌟 Highlights: A "floating flower corridor" effect—especially romantic at dusk when lights reflect on petal-strewn water. 【Magnolias】 📆 Best viewing: Early to mid-March Linggu Temple 🚇 Transport: Exit 2A of Zhonglingjie Station (Line 2), then 2.6km walk 🎫 Admission: ¥35 (Linggu Scenic Area ticket) 🌟 Highlights: Pristine magnolias contrast beautifully with ancient yellow walls, embodying classical Chinese aesthetics. 【Wisteria】 📆 Best viewing: Mid to late April Laomendong 🚇 Transport: Exit 2 of Wudingmen Station (Line 3), 10-min walk 🎫 Admission: Free 🌟 Highlights: Century-old wisteria drapes over blue-brick walls—you might even spot cats napping beneath the blooms. 【Tulips】 📆 Best viewing: Mid-March to early April Zhongshan Botanical Garden 🚇 Transport: From Muxuyuan Station (Line 2), transfer to bus to Botanical Garden stop 🎫 Admission: North Garden ¥15, South Garden ¥50 (tulips require South ticket) 🌟 Highlights: Vast tulip varieties by the lakeside create a "Monet's Garden" spectacle. 🌸 Got secret flower spots? Share in comments! Search 🔍【Nanjing Local Guide】for more authentic travel tips~