Nanjing—Xuanwu Lake, Jiming Temple, Purple Mountain Observatory|||Encounter Nanjing

|||Encounter Nanjing. 1️⃣ This "Pearl of Jinling" is the largest imperial garden lake in China. It is located east of Purple Mountain and west of the Nanjing City Wall. With a long history, it has transformed from a Six Dynasties imperial garden into a leisure paradise for citizens and tourists. Xuanwu District, Xuanwu Alley 1 🚇 Transportation: Subway Line 1, Xuanwu Gate Station, Exit 3. Walk for 5 minutes. 🕙 Opening hours: June–October: 6:00am–10:00pm; November–May: 6:00am–9:00pm. The road around the lake is open 24 hours. 🎫 Tickets: Free. Recommended Spots: ● Yingzhou: Around April, thousands of cherry blossoms bloom, creating a romantic and picturesque scene. ● Liangzhou: Rich in history, with the ruins of the Lake God Temple and the Ming Dynasty Huangceku Exhibition Hall. In autumn, the chrysanthemum exhibition is a must-see. ● Lovers' Garden: Perfect for couples, with tulip fields in spring and sunflower fields in summer. You can also feed pigeons here. Tips: ● Take a sightseeing bus or boat for a relaxing tour. The boats are shaped like swans and ducks. ● There are many delicious foods nearby. After your visit, try duck blood vermicelli soup and Nanjing Dapaidang. 2️⃣ Step into Jiming Temple and be instantly healed by the tranquility of the ancient temple. The red walls, yellow tiles, and ancient trees exude a sense of Zen. 📍 Transportation: Subway Line 3, Jiming Temple Station, Exit 5. 🎫 Tickets: Purchase tickets in advance on the official WeChat account and scan the QR code to enter. 🕙 Opening hours: 7:30am–5:00pm. Don't miss the limited-time romance of cherry blossom season. Remember to ask for a string of 18 beads. Here, your heart will find peace, as if all your worries have been cast away. 3️⃣ Purple Mountain Observatory! Standing in the bassinet of modern astronomy in China, I truly felt the vastness of the universe and the smallness of humanity. 📍 No. 1, Purple Mountain Observatory, Xuanwu District, Nanjing 🕙 Opening hours: March 1–October 10: 9:00am–6:30pm (last entry at 5:00pm); October 11–February 28: 9:30am–5:30pm (last entry at 4:00pm). 🎫 Tickets: RMB 15 per adult. Purchase tickets in advance on the official website or major travel platforms. 🚗 Transportation: Take bus No. 20 or 70 to Bankucun Station; or take Subway Line 4 to Gangzicun Station, Exit 1, and transfer to a bus. If you don't want to climb the mountain, you can take the cable car from the Dibaoshan Cable Car Station at the foot of the mountain. One-way: RMB 35; round-trip: RMB 60. Stroll through the observatory and see ancient and modern astronomical instruments on display, telling the story of the development of astronomy. The view from the top of the mountain is superb, overlooking the city of Nanjing. Come here to experience the mysteries of the universe. It's truly amazing!