Jiming Temple, Nanjing City Wall, and Xuanwu Lake: A Complete Guide

It's cherry blossom season again! Jiming Temple, the City Wall, and Xuanwu Lake are must-see spots in Nanjing for cherry blossom viewing. This detailed guide will help you unlock the most beautiful cherry blossom viewing route! 🌸Cherry Blossom Viewing Route Enter through the south gate of Jiming Temple and stroll among the ancient temple's red walls and romantic cherry blossoms, experiencing the fusion of history and spring. Exit through the north gate, pass through Jiefang Gate, and ascend the majestic City Wall for a bird's-eye view of the cherry blossoms below. At Xuanwu Gate, descend the City Wall and enter Xuanwu Lake Park. There are three tour routes (PLAN) within the park, so you can choose according to your preference and embark on a romantic flower-viewing journey. 🌸Ticket Information - Jiming Temple: CNY 10 (half price for students and seniors over 60, free for seniors over 70) - Nanjing City Wall: CNY 30 - Xuanwu Lake: Free admission 🌸Transportation - To Jiming Temple: Take Subway Line 3 or 4 to Jiming Temple Station, Exit 5, then walk 600m. You can also take buses 11, 20, 48, etc. - To Xuanwu Lake: Take Subway Line 1 to Xuanwu Men Station, Exit 3. 🌸Opening Hours - Jiming Temple: 7:00am - 5:30pm - Nanjing City Wall: 8:30am - 5:00pm - Xuanwu Lake: 5:00am - 10:00pm Peak season for cherry blossom viewing is usually between 10:00am - 3:00pm. It is recommended to avoid this period and choose to visit between 8:00am - 9:00am or 3:00pm - 8:00pm to enjoy a leisurely cherry blossom viewing experience and avoid the crowds. 🌸Jiming Temple Prayer Guide - Pilu Hall: A good place to pray for academic success. - God of Wealth Hall: Suitable for those striving in their careers, praying for prosperity and good fortune. - Medicine Buddha Tower: Although currently under construction, it has always been a place to pray for health and peace. - Guanyin Hall: A place for singles to pray for a good relationship. 🌸Xuanwu Lake Sightseeing Bus - Xuanwu Gate/Jiefang Gate One-Stop Tour Line: Circles Xuanwu Lake in about 20 mins. There are two routes: one starts from Xuanwu Gate, passes through Huanzhou, Liangzhou, Cuizhou, Yingzhou, Lingzhou, and returns to Xuanwu Gate; the other starts from Jiefang Gate, passes through Lingzhou, Yingzhou, Liangzhou, Cuizhou, Huanzhou, and returns to Jiefang Gate. - Ticket Price: CNY 10 per stop. A discounted price of CNY 30 is available for the full journey without getting off. 🌸Cherry Blossom Season Restrictions During peak weekends, the subway may implement temporary crowd control measures. Exit 5 of Jiming Temple Station will be entry only, Exit 6 will be exit only, and Exits 1 and 4 will operate normally. During the cherry blossom season, every weekend from 8:30am - 3:30pm, two-way traffic for motor vehicles will be prohibited on surrounding roads. After 5:30pm, traffic control will be adjusted based on pedestrian traffic. 🌸Nearby Attractions Besides this classic cherry blossom route, Xuanwu Lake offers other tour routes, and detailed flowering information for different flowers can be found in other notes. You can also visit the Hongshan Forest Zoo, Gulou, Xinjiekou, and Confucius Temple along Subway Line 1. 🌸Nearby Dining - Jiming Temple Vegetarian Restaurant: Enjoy vegetarian cuisine in the ancient temple. - Catherine Plaza: Close to Jiming Temple, it offers a variety of restaurants and shops. - Jinmao Place: Near Xuanwu Lake, it offers a wide range of dining options. In addition to Jiming Temple Road, Xuanwu Lake, Pearl River (near Jiming Temple), Heping Park (near Jiming Temple), Ming Tomb, Mu Yan Riverside Cherry Blossom Belt, Mochou Lake, and Pukou Fengchu Road are also great places for cherry blossom viewing. You can choose according to your preferences and itinerary.