Nanjing's Jiming Temple: The Ultimate Guide | Hidden Gems You Must Know

| Hidden gems you must know. 🌟🌟 Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai surrounding areas, Nanjing reverse travel guide to Jiming Temple, take you through it all 👇 . 🌸 Basic Information 📍 Address: No. 1, Jiming Temple Road, Xuanwu District 🎫 Tickets: CNY 10 (including three incense sticks), CNY 5 for ascending the Medicine Buddha Pagoda ⏰ Opening Hours: 7:30-17:00 (extended to 21:00 during cherry blossom season for night viewing) 🚇 Transportation: 5-minute walk from Exit 5 of Jiming Temple Station on Subway Lines 3/4. For self-driving, parking is recommended at Catherine Plaza (CNY 10/h) . 🌸 Must-Do Activities During Cherry Blossom Season 1️⃣ Morning Light and Buddha's Shadow · Capture Empty Scenes 📸 Shooting Time: 6:00-7:30 (street lights turn off at 6:00, creating a stunning blue hour!) ✨ Secret Spots: • Small path on the east side of the Medicine Buddha Pagoda: Frame the ancient pagoda with cherry blossoms and dappled light and shadow • Photograph the night cherry blossoms from the Jiefang Gate in reverse: Avoid the crowds and capture the cherry blossoms under the lights like a pink galaxy • Second-floor cafe of the Paleozoological Museum: Overlook the entire cherry blossom avenue from the floor-to-ceiling windows . 2️⃣ Limited-Time Experiences · Immerse Yourself in Zen 🙏 Sutra Copying for Tranquility: Free sutra copying desks behind the Mahavira Hall (9:00-15:00). Dip the brush in ink and let the worries fade away with the sound of wind chimes 🪔 Night Lotus Lantern Offering: CNY 20/lantern behind the Vairocana Buddha Hall. Hundreds of lanterns float on the release pond, like fallen stars 🌸 Cherry Blossom Noodles: Spring-limited "Cherry Blossom Mushroom Noodle Soup" at Baiwei Vegetarian Restaurant. Enjoy the falling cherry blossoms by the window, CNY 50/person . 👗 Outfit Suggestions: Light blue Hanfu/light yellow knitwear contrasts beautifully with the cherry blossoms. Avoid short skirts and camisoles. Wear comfortable flat shoes 🌸 One-Day Trip Itinerary Around Jiming Temple • Morning: Jiming Temple Cherry Blossom Avenue → Medicine Buddha Pagoda → Taicheng Section of Nanjing City Wall (overlooking Zifeng Tower + Xuanwu Lake) • Afternoon: Yingzhou Island in Xuanwu Lake → Lovers' Garden Night Cherry Blossoms (lights up at 18:30) • Other nearby attractions: Paleozoological Museum, Pearl River Night Cherry Blossom Tunnel (free!) . 🌸 Practical Tips 🔋 Bring a power bank! Difficult to borrow one in the scenic area 🚮 Appreciate the cherry blossoms responsibly, do not shake the trees or break branches 📅 Real-time flowering period: Peak bloom until April 5 🍦 The popular cherry blossom ice cream (CNY 20) is more about looks than taste, just take a photo 🚇 Subway is extremely crowded on weekends! Exit 5 is entry only, reverse itinerary saves time .