Niushoushan Cultural Tourism Zone

[Title] Nanjing's romance! 400,000 cherry blossoms meet the Foding Palace, stepping into a grand Tang Dynasty painting 🌸 [Body] Who says you can only see cherry blossoms in Japan? When Niushoushan, steeped in the misty rain of the Six Dynasties, Meets the cherry blossoms/hydrangeas/February orchids covering the mountains, The gilded dome of Foding Palace floats in a sea of pink and white flowers, Instantly transporting you to the blissful feast in "Legend of the Demon Cat"! Here's your guide to the limited-time Flower Dynasty Festival from March to May, Unlocking the magical experience of Nanjing's top spring destination~ 🌸[3 Flower Sea Routes] ❶ Zen Cherry Blossom Route (Mid-March to early April) ✔️ Cherry blossom rain in front of Foding Palace: Drone aerial photography of the Thousand Buddha Hall + 1,000-meter cherry blossom corridor ✔️ Hydrangea array in Wuyou Square: Wear Hanfu and take new Chinese-style photos among the blue and white flowers ✔️ Peach blossom forest by Yinlong Lake: Use a telephoto lens to capture the Foding Palace dome + peach blossoms in the same frame ❷ Secret February Orchid Route (All of April) ✔️ Behind Foding Temple: A purple carpet of flowers covers the eaves of the Zen temple ✔️ Along Taohua Creek: An uninhabited secret realm of blue-purple flowers on both sides of the boardwalk ❸ Zen Forest Azalea Route (Late April to mid-May) ✔️ Under Hongjue Temple Pagoda: Century-old azaleas framed with Tang Dynasty waterside pavilions ✔️ Xianhuayan Ancient Road: Admire the cascading azaleas along the thousand-year-old stone steps 📸[Best Photo Spots] ▫️ Foding Palace pool reflection: Capture symmetrical photos of the sky's reflection (morning backlight recommended) ▫️ Reclining Buddha in Zen Grand View: Take silhouette photos of the Buddha statue through cherry blossom branches ▫️ Niutou Zen Culture Park: Red walls, glazed windows + cherry blossoms, a perfect composition ▫️ Night Cherry Blossoms: After 6:30 pm, the Foding Pagoda lights up, a romantic scene exclusive to the cherry blossom season 🚗[Transportation Guide] 📍 Navigation: Niushoushan West Gate (closest entrance to the flower sea) 🚇 Subway: Take Line S1 to Hehai University Station, then a 10-minute taxi ride 🚌 Scenic shuttle bus: 20 yuan/person between East/West Gate, unlimited rides wristband recommended 🅿️ Parking: 6 yuan/hour, arrive before 9 am on weekends 🍜[Zen Cuisine] ▪️ Foding Palace Vegetarian Restaurant: Cherry blossom-shaped mung bean cakes/Zen tea set ▪️ Wuyou Square Market: Plum blossom cakes + cherry blossom ice cream, a feast for the eyes ▪️ Tea house by Yinlong Lake: Enjoy Qinhuai tea and snacks under the peach blossom trees ▪️ Nearby recommendations: Guli fish balls with steamed egg/Yinxing Lake fish head casserole 🏯[Hidden Gems] ✔️ Flower Dynasty Festival Hanfu experience: The scenic area provides free Hanfu for 2 hours (reservation required) ✔️ Sutra copying for tranquility: Participate in meditation activities on the top floor of the Foding Palace underground palace ✔️ Stamp collection: Collect limited-edition flower petal stamps at 6 flower sea check-in points ⚠️Tips: 1️⃣ Wear light colors for cherry blossom photos, white long skirts are recommended for February orchid scenes 2️⃣ Buy tickets one day in advance to save 10 yuan (adults 88→78, students 49) 3️⃣ Drones require registration, no-fly zone above Foding Palace 4️⃣ Flower God parade/ancient style market on weekends, night cherry blossom season lasts until 9:00 pm