Nanjing | A hidden paradise deep in Zhongshan, where the Xingcai from the Book of Songs is seen again

| A hidden paradise deep in Zhongshan, where the Xingcai from the Book of Songs is seen again. Because of the blooming hydrangeas, the Ming city wall section of the Fugui Mountain has become popular again recently. However, very few people know On the other side of the city wall is a secret landscape of mountains and waters in the city, a hidden paradise deep in Zhongshan This is Pipa Lake Though not well-known, it is considered by many Nanjing residents as their 'Kanas' Walking around the lake, one can feel the perfect combination of city walls, forests, and lake waters It has the weight of history, yet does not lack the vitality of mountains and waters I come here several times every autumn Because I am enchanted by the colors here, the reflection of the lake is like a flowing oil painting And what attracts me in spring is the Xingcai, the first grass in the Book of Songs This year, the Xingcai bloomed much earlier than usual Half of the lake's Xingcai lies leisurely on the quiet lake surface, like the stars in the night sky The best time to view the Xingcai flowers is around eight or nine o'clock in the morning (before eight o'clock in the morning, on cloudy or rainy days, the Xingcai does not bloom) At this time, the sunlight is sufficient, the light is bright, and the flowers bloom best This morning I also encountered a rare morning mist, the hazy mist rising and swirling on the lake surface, with the soft morning light sprinkled on the lake A piece of quiet and beautiful Currently, about 50-60% of the Xingcai in Pipa Lake has bloomed It is estimated that next week it will reach 70-80%, and by May Day, it will enter the best viewing period 📷 All photos taken at 8 am on April 18, 2024 📍 Location: Pipa Lake, diagonally opposite to the Zhongshan Botanical Garden 💰 Free 🚘 There is a parking lot nearby, charged per use, 15 on workdays, or you can take bus 315 directly 🦮 Pets are allowed