This free park in Nanjing is the ultimate spring flower viewing spot!

🌸Best flower viewing period: Mid-to-late March to early April 🎫Free admission, no ticket required ⭐️Opening hours: 6:30am–9:00pm ⏰Visit duration: 3 hrs 🚄Transportation: Take subway Line 2 to Mochouhu Station (Exit 1), then walk 5 mins to the south gate. 🎈Clothing suggestions: Hanfu or light-colored clothing complements the traditional backdrop. ✅Family-friendly route: Enter through the south gate → Shengqi Tower → Haitang Valley → Huayan Nunnery → Mochou Water Courtyard → Baoyue Tower → Lakeside Trail → Exit through the north gate 🉐Check-in spots and photo tips for various types of crabapple blossoms: 1️⃣ Shengqi Tower (Xifu Begonia) Features: Ancient architecture combined with begonia blossoms, with vermillion doors and windows as a backdrop, creating a rich classical atmosphere. Photo spots: Flower clusters on both sides of the steps in front of the tower, framing shots with the window lattices. 2️⃣Haitang Valley (Weeping Begonia, Hall's Crabapple) Features: Weeping begonias cascade like a pink waterfall, while Hall's crabapples boast vibrant colors. Photo spots: Shoot upwards at the branches from the flower path, or take low-angle shots of children interacting with the flowers. 3️⃣Huayan Nunnery (Chinese Flowering Quince, rare multi-petal begonia) Features: Chinese flowering quince with large, brightly colored blossoms, and multi-petal begonias with a layered appearance. Photo spots: Beside the stone steps in front of the nunnery, contrasting the white walls with the flower colors. 4️⃣Mochou Water Courtyard (Lakeside Begonia) Features: The lake reflects the flower shadows, creating symmetrical images. Photo spots: The boardwalk by the water, or overlooking the view from the lakeside pavilion. 5️⃣Baoyue Tower (Potted Begonia Exhibition) Features: Exquisite potted begonias with unique shapes, perfect for close-ups. Photo spots: Top-down shots next to the potted plants, or framing shots using the tower's architecture. ❤️Handy tips: 1. Bring snacks and a picnic mat on sunny days to relax by the lake. 2. There is a small amusement park near the north gate.