Experience the magic of cherry blossoms at Jiming Temple.

"Spring's message arrives with a cherry blossom postmark." Every March, the cherry blossoms of Nanjing's Jiming Temple bloom on schedule, creating a cloud-like spectacle that fills Jinling with romance! Get ready for an immersive cherry blossom viewing experience with this guide. 📅Viewing Time 🌸Early Bloom: March 10–20 Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms begin to bloom. Fewer crowds make for better photos. 🌺Full Bloom: March 20–April 5 Peak bloom, but expect large crowds. 🌃Night Viewing: March 25–April 10 Lights on from 6pm–9pm, creating a magical atmosphere. 🚗Getting There 🚇Subway: Take Line 3/4 to Jiming Temple Station, Exit 6. Walk straight for 300m to reach Cherry Blossom Avenue. 🚌Bus: Bus 304 stops closest to Jiming Temple. Buses 11, 20, and 48 also go directly there. 🚗Car: Jiming Temple Road is closed to traffic on weekends during cherry blossom season, and parking is limited. Driving is not recommended. 🌟Viewing Route Jiming Temple Subway Station Exit 6 → Cherry Blossom Avenue → Jiming Temple → Jiefang Gate → Yingzhou Island in Xuanwu Lake. The entire route is about 3km. Take stunning photos, offer prayers at Jiming Temple, and enjoy the scenic beauty of Xuanwu Lake. 📸Photo Spots 1️⃣Cherry Blossom Avenue on Jiming Temple Road: Arrive early at 6am to avoid crowds and capture the natural beauty. Shoot from a low angle with the cherry blossoms and sky as your backdrop. 2️⃣Jiming Temple Archway Entrance: Frame the red walls and yellow tiles with the cherry blossoms. The steps to the left of the archway offer a less crowded photo opportunity. 3️⃣Jiefang Gate City Wall: Pay ¥15 to ascend the city wall for a bird's-eye view of the S-shaped Cherry Blossom Avenue. Capture the entire Jiming Temple with the city wall at sunset. 🍱Food Nearby 1️⃣Jiming Tangbao Main Branch: Delicious soup dumplings with rich broth and savory filling. 2️⃣Master Zuo's Plum Blossom Cakes: Soft, chewy, and perfectly sweet. 3️⃣Science Cafe: Located next to Jiming Temple, it's a great place to relax and take photos. ⚠️Tips 1. Jiming Temple has a one-way route: enter through the South Gate and exit through the North Gate. 2. Expect large crowds at the subway station on weekends. Exit 5 is entry only, and Exit 6 is exit only. 3. For night viewing, arrive during the blue hour (6:30pm–7:30pm) for soft, diffused lighting.