Nanjing Zhan Garden Wintersweet: A Fragrant Journey in Jinling

"The sparse shadows slant across the clear shallow water, the faint fragrance floats in the dusk." Every winter, the wintersweet in Nanjing Zhan Garden blooms as expected, adding a touch of poetry and romance to the ancient garden. Here is a guide to enjoying the wintersweet in Zhan Garden, so you can easily encounter this winter beauty. Best Viewing Time The wintersweet in Zhan Garden is in bloom from late December to February, with the peak bloom period usually around mid-January. However, the flowering period is affected by the climate of the year, so you can check the relevant flower information before you go. If you want to take photos with fewer people and beautiful scenery, it is recommended to go on a weekday morning to avoid the peak crowd. Public Transportation Guide 🚇Subway: Take Metro Line 1 to Sanshan New Station, or Line 3 to Fuzimiao Station. 🚌Bus: You can take bus No. 2, 44, 49, 166, etc., and get off at Zhanyuan Road Station. You will see Zhan Garden after getting off. Best Photo Spots Peony Terrace, Suihan Pavilion, and Yilan Pavilion are the places where the wintersweet blooms most densely, and they are great places to take pictures with the ancient buildings. Whether you are taking close-ups of the wintersweet or full shots with the buildings as the background, you will get great photos. Most Convenient Parking Lot Navigate to Maoye Tiandi Underground Parking Lot, which is only about a 5-minute walk from Zhan Garden. There are plenty of parking spaces, and parking is very convenient. 🎫Ticket Information: Zhan Garden tickets are CNY 30 per person, which can be purchased in advance on major travel apps or on-site by scanning the code.