Xuanwu Lake in Nanjing is at its most beautiful time of year. Come visit!

1. Overview of Xuanwu Lake Location: Xuanwu District, Nanjing, adjacent to Purple Mountain. It is the largest urban park in the south of the Yangtze River. Opening hours: Open all day (the Lakeside Trail and the Five Continents are free; tickets are required for other attractions and exhibition halls). Tickets: The main scenic area is free, but individual attractions require separate tickets (see below). 2. Must-See Attractions and Ticket Guide Five Continents Scenic Area (Free) Lakeside Trail: Approximately 10 km long, suitable for walking and cycling (shared bikes are about CNY 3-5/hour). Five Continents in the Lake: Yingzhou Island: Cherry blossoms in spring, chrysanthemum exhibitions in autumn. Liangzhou Island: The most historical sites, including the Lansheng Tower, Taoran Pavilion, etc. Cuizhou Island: Lush vegetation, suitable for quiet walks. Lingzhou Island & Yingzhou Island: Bird watching and lake views. Attractions and Tickets Yingzhou Exhibition Hall: CNY 10/person (Nanjing history and culture exhibition). Liangzhou Bonsai Garden: CNY 5/person (exquisite bonsai). Lansheng Tower: CNY 10/person (climb to the top for a panoramic view of the lake). Taoran Garden: CNY 10/person (tea house and garden). Ming Dynasty Huangceku Site: CNY 15/person (learn about the Ming Dynasty household registration system). Combined Ticket Discounts: Some platforms offer combined tickets (e.g., Yingzhou + Liangzhou combined ticket for about CNY 25). Boat Tours Regular boat: CNY 30/person (lake tour, about 30 minutes). Decorated boat/speedboat: CNY 50-80/person (high-end experience, customizable routes). Water bus: CNY 10/person (short-distance ferry, connecting the Five Continents). 3. Recommended Routes Classic Route (Half-day tour) Xuanwu Gate entrance → Lakeside Trail (Yingzhou → Liangzhou) → Lansheng Tower → Ming Dynasty Huangceku Site → Boat to Lingzhou → Return to the walking path. In-depth Tour (One-day tour) Morning: Flower viewing in Yingzhou → Historical sites in Liangzhou → Bonsai Garden; Afternoon: Cycling around the lake → Bird watching in Cuizhou → Decorated boat tour; Evening: Climb the City Wall section near Xuanwu Lake (tickets CNY 20) to watch the sunset. 4. Transportation Guide Subway: Line 1 to Xuanwumen Station (Exit 4, direct access to the South Lake entrance) or Gulou Station (15-minute walk). Bus: No. 1, 20, 22, 26, etc. to Xuanwu Lake Park Station. Car: There are parking lots around the scenic area (about CNY 10/hour). Parking spaces are limited during holidays. It is recommended to arrive early or park in nearby business districts (such as Hunan Road). 5. Recommended Food Nearby Hunan Road Shiziqiao Food Street (10-minute walk): Nanjing Dapaidang (salted duck, Meiling porridge) Li Ji Halal Restaurant (fried dumplings, beef fried dumplings) Jiming Tangbao (crab roe soup dumplings) Inside the scenic area: Liangzhou "Lakeside Tea House" offers tea, and Lingzhou has light meals and snacks. 6. Important Notes Free areas are open for night visits (lighting time 18:30-21:30), but the attractions inside are closed at night. The best time to visit is during the summer lotus season (June-August) and the autumn chrysanthemum exhibition (November). Swimming and fishing are prohibited in some areas. Please follow the rules. Please take away your trash and protect the ecological environment. 7. Recommended Nearby Attractions Zhongshan Mountain National Park (15-minute drive): Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum (combined ticket CNY 100). Jiming Temple (20-minute walk): Tickets CNY 10, the cherry blossom avenue is stunning in March-April. Nanjing City Wall (Shence Gate-Taiping Gate section): Tickets CNY 20, panoramic view of Xuanwu Lake. Tip: Check the "Nanjing Xuanwu Lake Park" official WeChat account for real-time activities (such as musical fountains, festival exhibitions). Some activities require reservations. Have a nice trip!