[2025 Nanjing Attraction] Travel Guide for Guanyin Gate (Updated Apr)

Guanyin Gate, one of Nanjing's eighteen outer city gates, is the only one with historical photographs. Today, the reconstructed gate and its surrounding park feature abundant cherry trees, making it Nanjing's newest Instagram-worthy cherry blossom spot this spring. Best of all, it's free! Free! Still relatively unknown, we recommend visiting right away. Highlights 1️⃣ Cherry Blossom Stairway The zigzagging walkway along the riverside slope resembles a pink stairway to heaven leading to the gate tower! Wear hanfu or light-colored dresses for stunning "celestial palace" photos. 2️⃣ Tower Views Climb the Guanyin Gate tower for panoramic views of the Yangtze River Second Bridge and Baguazhou Island, where cherry blossoms frame the river scenery in a perfect blend of old and new. 3️⃣ Night Market Under the Blossoms After 18:30, the lights come on and you can explore the handcraft market under the cherry trees, try cherry blossom ice cream (15 RMB) and traditional Nanjing yogurt (10 RMB). 📸 Photography Tips - Timing: 7-9am for soft light and fewer crowds, or after 18:30 for blue hour shots of night blossoms. - Capture the stairway panorama from the bottom, showing clear layers of cherry blossoms and the tower. - Take overhead shots of the winding flower path from the second floor, with the Yangtze River as backdrop. - Close-ups of night blossoms under streetlights create star-like light effects through petals. 🚗 Transportation - Subway: Exit 4 of Mufu Mountain Station (Line 7), then walk 1.2 km or bike-share (about 8 minutes). - Driving: Navigate to "Guanyin Gate Scenic Area parking lot," arrive before 9am on weekends (5 RMB/hour). Tips - 👟Wear non-slip shoes! Steps are steep; proceed with caution when wet. - 🌸Visit before late March! Early April visitors can also check out the free 3.5 km cherry blossom belt at Muyan Riverside. - 🦟Bring insect repellent! Mosquitoes are common by the river, especially at night. - 🪭Nearby attractions: Five-horse Ferry Square - Dharma Cave - Muyan Riverside Area - Guanyin Gate night cherry blossoms. Stroll along the river, admiring the cloud-like cherry blossoms while waiting for the stunning sunset, for maximum atmosphere.

🌸 It's the perfect time for a spring outing! Here's your guide to enjoying cherry blossoms at Nanjing Guanyinmen. 🌸 📅 Current time: March 27, 2025, the best time to see cherry blossoms in full bloom! 🌸 📍 Destination: Nanjing Guanyinmen 🚇 Transportation: 1️⃣ Take Subway Line 1 to Yanzi Ji Station, and exit from Exit 4. 🚇 2️⃣ Walk about 700 meters from the station to reach the Guanyinmen scenic area. 🚶‍♀️ 🌸 Tour Route: 1️⃣ Starting Point: Under the Guanyinmen Gate 🏯 As you enter the scenic area, the first thing you'll see is the ancient and elegant Guanyinmen gate. Beneath the gate, the spiral staircase amidst the cherry blossoms seems like a dreamy path leading to spring. Here, you can take photos with the gate as a backdrop, capturing the historical charm of the cherry blossoms. 📷 2️⃣ Cherry Blossom Stairway Stroll 🌸 Ascend the zigzagging staircase, with cherry blossoms on both sides. The pink petals sway gently in the spring breeze. Every step feels like walking on pink clouds—utterly romantic! 💕 3️⃣ City Wall Overlook 🏰 Climb the city wall for a panoramic view of the entire Guanyinmen scenic area. Yanzi Ji Park, the Yangtze River Guanyin scenic area, and the Muyan Riverside Scenic Belt stretch out before you. The sea of cherry blossoms below is a breathtaking sight! 🌊 4️⃣ Muyan Riverside Scenic Belt Stroll 🌳 Starting from Guanyinmen, take a stroll along the Muyan Riverside Scenic Belt. Cherry trees line the riverbank for several kilometers. With the spring breeze on your face and cherry blossoms falling around you, you'll feel like you're in a pink fairy tale. 🏰 5️⃣ Yanzi Ji Park Rest Stop 🏞 Finally, take a break at Yanzi Ji Park. Yanzi Ji, shaped like a flying swallow, has three precipitous sides. From here, you can enjoy a distant view of the Yangtze River, where the water meets the sky. During cherry blossom season, the park is dotted with cherry blossoms, complementing the ancient architecture and creating a poetic atmosphere. 🌳 📌 Practical Information: Tickets: Guanyinmen scenic area is free and open to the public. Clothing suggestions: Wear light, comfortable clothing and shoes for easy walking and photo-taking. Also, bring sunscreen and a hat for sun protection. Best viewing time: Mid-March to early April, during the peak cherry blossom season. 📷 Photography Tips: Use cherry blossoms as the foreground for photos of people with the blossoms. Try low-angle shots to capture the details and layers of the cherry blossoms. Take overhead shots from the city wall to capture the magnificent view of the sea of cherry blossoms.

Who says you can only see cherry blossoms at Jiming Temple during Nanjing's cherry blossom season? Standing on the mottled Ming Dynasty city wall at Guanyin Gate, watching the pink sea of clouds shatter six hundred years of time, I suddenly understood the unspoken romance of Jinling City. 📷[Photo Tips] ❶ City wall overhead shot: Stand at the entrance of the cherry blossom forest and take a low-angle shot of the city wall and cherry blossoms together. Have a companion climb the city wall and take an overhead shot for a bird's-eye view. ❷ Cherry blossom stairs: A popular photo spot. The cherry blossom branches on both sides droop to form a natural archway, creating a wonderful atmosphere. ❸ Beacon tower: Walk 50 meters east past the main road to find a secluded cherry blossom slope and a Ming Dynasty beacon tower, perfect for photos. 📍[Travel Tips] ■ Nanjing Yanziji Guanyin Gate Scenic Area is free to enter. Take subway line 1 to Yanziji Station, exit 2, then rent a bike and follow the cherry blossoms for 10 minutes. Roadside parking is available for those driving. ■ It's best to visit on a sunny day. For fewer crowds, go on a working day morning. If you want to photograph the cherry blossoms at night, the lights are on from 6pm to 9pm. ■ Currently, the cherry blossoms are 80% in bloom and are expected to last until early April.

Spring in Nanjing is a grand and romantic flower festival, with beauty at every turn! I've put together a comprehensive flower viewing guide for you. Save it and embark on a sweet journey with your loved one to collect the romance of spring~💖 📍Nanjing Normal University Magnolia Flower Window The magnolia flowers at Nanjing Normal University's Xuexing Building, paired with the antique windows, create a picturesque scene.🌸 📍Guanyinmen Cherry Blossoms The cherry blossoms at Guanyinmen resemble clouds and rosy clouds. Strolling among them feels like stepping into a pink fairytale.🌸 📍Spring Monet Window This is Nanjing's "Monet Garden," where every window is a painting and every flower has a story.🌸 📍Meigang Steel Museum Experience a unique industrial romance amidst the contrast of steel's strength and flowers' delicacy.🌸 📍Jiangxinzhou Forest Flower Sea The vast flower fields of Jiangxinzhou sway in the spring breeze, captivating with their beauty.🌸 📍Presidential Palace Magnolia The magnolia flowers at the Presidential Palace exude a classic elegance, each blossom carrying a sense of history.🌸 📍Linggu Temple Magnolia The magnolias of Linggu Temple, accompanied by the ancient temple and flower fragrance, offer a unique sense of tranquility and peace.🌸 📍Jiming Temple Cherry Blossoms The cherry blossom avenue at Jiming Temple is a romantic landmark in Nanjing, and the night view of the cherry blossoms is even more breathtaking.🌸 📍Endless Summer Secret Flowers The Endless Summer hydrangeas at Zhongshan Nursery hold the secrets of spring, each flower a gift from nature.🌸 Save these locations and set off with your loved one to embrace this spring~🌸💖

Calling all my ladies planning a trip to Nanjing from March to May, listen up! Nanjing will punish anyone who doesn't do their research… And there are a lot of things you need to know when visiting Nanjing⚠ Included are✅classic photo spots✅hidden gems✅cherry blossom viewing routes If you're coming to Nanjing in the spring, save this post and get ready to go in mid-March! I hope this helps you have a great time in Nanjing! · 📖Tips for visiting Nanjing 1⃣Jiming Temple is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Nanjing. It's a great place to pray for good luck in love and career. 2⃣You can rent bikes inside Xuanwu Lake Park🚲and enjoy the scenery while cycling around the lake. 3⃣The Nanjing Museum is free to enter, but it's closed on Mondays❗ 4⃣Fuzimiao and Laomendong are traditional neighborhoods in Nanjing with lots of unique snacks and handicrafts. They look beautiful at night when the lights are on💡. 5⃣Bailuzhou Park is one of the main venues for the Qinhuai Lantern Festival. The night view is stunning, and it's a great place to take photos in Hanfu📷. 6⃣Don't eat or drink on the subway, not even milk tea~You'll be fined. 7⃣Bring your ID card; students get half-price admission❗ · 💐💐💐Nanjing's cherry blossom season🌸is expected to be from late March to the end of March, and you can see cherry blossom rain in early April. ✨Hidden Gems 🍁1. Nanjing-Colorful Rapeseed Flower Sea🌾No need to trek to the mountains; you can find a sea of colorful rapeseed flowers right in the city‼️ 🕒Time: Late February to early March 🍁2. Chaotian Palace-White Magnolia🥀Nanjing's top magnolia spot, with yellow walls and elegant magnolias, creating a serene atmosphere. 🕒Time: Early March 🍁3. Xuanwu Lake Cherry Orchard-Cherry Blossoms🌸A Western-style church paired with a sea of tulips, a truly romantic combination. 🕒Time: Early March 🍁4. Jiming Temple-Cherry Blossoms🌸Jiming Temple is beautiful during cherry blossom season, but it's also very crowded and hot. 🕒Time: Mid to late March 🍁5. Taicheng City Wall-Roses🌺Roses are the grand finale of spring flowers. 🕒Time: Mid to late March 🍁6. Nanjing Forestry University-Cherry Blossoms🌸How romantic can a campus be when adorned with cherry blossoms? 🕒Time: Mid to late March 🍁7. Guanyin Gate-Cherry Blossoms🌸Guanyin Gate is especially beautiful on rainy days, but it can be windy and cold, so bring a warm jacket. 🕒Time: Late March 🍁8. Mochou Lake-Crabapple Blossoms🌸Mochou Lake is covered in "spring snow" (crabapple blossoms), a special sight for Nanjing locals. 🕒Time: Late March 🍁9. Botanical Garden-Tulips🌷A must-visit spot for tulip lovers, this place will fill your spring with romance~ 🕒Time: Late March 🌸 "If cherry blossoms bloomed forever and youth never faded, then spring at Xuanwu Lake would be an eternal utopia."🌸 Click the location below⬇️ Save this spring escape plan and let the cherry blossoms take center stage in your social media feed!

After the rain, spring is coming Here are some beautiful places to take photos in Nanjing during springtime. Hope this helps those who are visiting Nanjing. 📷Photo Spots: 1️⃣ Guanyin Men Cherry Blossoms (opposite Yanzi Ji Middle School) 2️⃣ Cherry Blossom Avenue on the City Wall next to Jiming Temple 3️⃣ Jiming Temple Surrounded by Night Cherry Blossoms 4️⃣ Cherry Blossoms and Ancient and Modern Views (opposite the Jiming Temple Archway on the sidewalk) 5️⃣6️⃣7️⃣ Wisteria and Cats in Laomendong (Laomendong Shizaowusuo) 8️⃣ Rape Flower Sea in Youth Olympic Games Forest Park - 📒：Photography Tips 1️⃣ Time: The above photos were basically taken during the blue hour (5:30 pm - 7:00 pm) 2️⃣ Focal Length: 24-105mm 3️⃣ Use a tripod for stable shooting. Using focus stacking techniques can keep both the flowers and the distant view clear. That's all for this sharing. I hope everyone can capture a satisfying spring. Feel free to leave comments if you have any questions. In addition, I recommend staying at the Frandy Hotel in Nanjing. It's located in the Zhongshan Mountain National Park scenic area. Bus No. 55 from the hotel goes directly to the above shooting locations. It's also close to Qilinmen subway station, making it convenient to travel around. The hotel has good soundproofing, clean rooms, and affordable prices, suitable for students traveling on a budget during the winter vacation.

Nanjing's cherry blossom season is here, and all the major cherry blossom viewing spots have been trampled by tourists. Today, I would like to recommend a sacred cherry blossom viewing spot in Nanjing. Although it is not as crowded as Jiming Temple and Cherry Blossom Avenue, it is definitely a rare romantic cherry blossom ladder in China, known as the 'Golden Horseshoe Lake' of Nanjing's Qixia District, Guanyin Gate. At the foot of Guanyin Gate, there is an undeveloped scenic spot. Here lies a winding cherry blossom ladder. Stepping on the cherry blossom ladder, you can see layers of cherry blossoms covering the path, a rare healing sight in Nanjing. The cherry blossom ladder seems to lead to a fairyland, intoxicating visitors with its ethereal charm. No need to squeeze through the crowded Jiming Temple and Cherry Blossom Avenue anymore. Come to Guanyin Gate for a different cherry blossom viewing experience. The beauty of Nanjing's 'Golden Horseshoe Lake' awaits your exploration!