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[Citywide romance! Nanjing's Plum Blossom Mountain is completely "out of control"! ]🌺🔥 When the first rays of morning sun pierce through the mist of Zijin Mountain, 400,000 plum trees shake off their last layer of restraint. On February 23, 2025, Nanjing's Plum Blossom Mountain ushered in an epic full bloom. This "best plum mountain under heaven," as designated by Zhu Yuanzhang, the first Ming emperor, is issuing the most romantic confession to the entire city with an overwhelming pink storm! 🌸 The Plum Blossom Code of Emperors and Generals Do you think this is just ordinary flower viewing? Wrong! 600 years ago, Zhu Yuanzhang chose this location for the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum and planted the first plum tree himself. Since then, Plum Blossom Mountain has not only been a natural barrier for the imperial mausoleum but also a spiritual home for scholars and artists. Emperor Kangxi left his calligraphy "Plum blossoms and snow compete for spring" during his southern tour, and Gong Zizhen composed the timeless masterpiece "Fallen red is not a heartless thing" here. Today, 153 varieties of plum blossoms compete in beauty, from the pride of "Nanjing Red" to the purity of "Jade Butterfly Plum." Even the rare "Tiaozhi Plum" performs the magic of "two colors on one tree." 📸 Three Secret Spots Favored by Photographers 1️⃣ Morning Glow on Plum Ridge: At 5:30 am, amidst the morning mist, 300-year-old plum trees appear and disappear, creating a breathtaking, ethereal scene perfect for drone photography. 2️⃣ Panoramic View from the Universal Love Pavilion: Ascend to the highest point of the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, and 4,000 acres of plum blossoms surge beneath you like a pink ocean. 3️⃣ Sun Quan Mausoleum Road: Capture a timeless scene by framing the weathered stone statues against the backdrop of vibrant plum blossoms. 🍵 A Feast of Plum Blossoms How can plum blossom viewing lack a sense of ceremony? The "Plum Blossom Latte" launched by the Ming Xiaoling cultural and creative store has taken social media by storm, and the plum blossom cake stalls have long queues. Here's a secret: The "Mei Yuan" restaurant next to Meiling Palace has launched a new "Plum Blossom Feast." Plum blossom sweet and sour spare ribs, plum blossom tofu soup, and plum blossom iced drinks—this combination will immerse you in the fragrance of plum blossoms from your taste buds to your soul. 🚇 A Journey Through Time 8:00 Subway Line 2, Muxu Garden Station → Ming Xiaoling Gate 3 → Morning photo shoot at Plum Ridge 10:00 Stroll along the Sacred Way → Main Plum Blossom Mountain scenic area → Climb the Tanmei Pavilion 12:00 Lunch at Meiling Palace → Plum Blossom cultural and creative store 14:00 Zijin Mountain cable car → Toutuo Ridge for city views 16:00 Encounter the "Plum Blossom Tunnel" on the way down the mountain (section from Universal Love Pavilion to Shuixie Road) 💡 Secrets Locals Won't Tell You • Best viewing period: From now until March 5 (peak predicted on March 1) • Off-peak strategy: Enter the park before 9:00 am on working days. On weekends, choose to take photos of the sunset after 4:00 pm. • Hidden gem: Rent a Hanfu and experience "Searching for Plum Blossoms in the Snow" (rental service available in the scenic area). • Bonus route: Exit from the east gate of Plum Blossom Mountain and walk 15 minutes to Pipa Lake to encounter the stunning view of "Plum Blossom Shadows Reflected in the Blue Waves." This city of Jinling, ignited by plum blossoms, is staging the most stunning visual feast of spring. While the snow plum blossoms in the Forbidden City are still brewing and the cherry blossoms in Wuhan University have yet to awaken, Nanjing's Plum Blossom Mountain has taken the lead in starting the "citywide romance" mode. The blooming season waits for no one, so set off this weekend! Make your first wish of spring under the plum trees and let 400,000 plum blossoms witness your romantic story.