[2025 Nanjing Attraction] Travel Guide for The Historical Museum of The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom (Updated Mar)

Nanjing, a city that makes people fall in love! I fell in love with the winter charm of Jinling during my slow winter tour of Nanjing. · 📍Route: Day 1: Zhongshan Scenic Area—Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum—Music Stage—Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum—Linggu Temple Day 2: Jiming Temple—City Wall—Xuanwu Lake—Zhan Garden—Confucius Temple Day 3: Hongshan Forest Zoo—Leave Nanjing · ✨Attractions: 🔻Zhongshan Scenic Area: Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Music Stage, Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, Linggu Temple, Meiling Palace... 🔻Xuanwu Lake: Go to Xuanwu Lake to feel the breeze. This trip is worth it~ 🔻Zhan Garden: One of the four famous gardens. The wintersweet has already bloomed, and the fragrance is floating in the air. It's as beautiful as a painting. 🔻Confucius Temple: The commercial street has a strong New Year atmosphere, perfect for a night tour. 🔻Nanjing City Wall: You must climb the city wall once to overlook the beautiful scenery of Nanjing. 🔻Hongshan Forest Zoo: I love Hongshan Zoo! Even the signage system is so cute! · 🥘Food: Pidu noodles, beef potstickers, soup dumplings, duck blood and vermicelli soup, Nanjing roast duck, cured duck, salted duck... · Nanjing has a profound cultural heritage, and three days is not enough to fully appreciate it. I look forward to visiting Nanjing again!

There’s a popular site in Nanjing that requires your attention when you visit the city. The Zhanyuan garden, or Zhan garden, originates from Ming dynasty, when the emperor gave it to his minister Xuda as royal gift. This garden is one of the most famous gardens in China, recognized as scenic spot of national importance. This garden complex includes over 20 garden spots, and holds the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom history museum (east side), as Zhanyuan became the residence of Taiping rebellion leaders when Nanjing was established as the capital of China. My favorite area of Zhanyuan was by the the west side, walking around the pavilions, admiring the rockeries and water pools. The general ambience of the site provides a peaceful and refreshing trip. One not ceases to wonder how this complex could retain so much of its original layout despite the conflictive times it endured. Opening hours: 8am to 9pm. Night performances are very popular, which increases entrance fee from 30 to 70 RMB. 📍128 Zhanyuan Road, Nanjing #artexhibit #urbanexplorer #maydaytrip #museum #happylaborday #nanjing #garden #zhanyuangarden #citytour #onedaytrip #architecture #history #museumquest

| Chinese-style travel. The garden's wintersweet and Chinese architecture are stunning. Zhan Garden is one of the four major gardens in Jiangnan, and its wintersweet is a highlight of Chinese aesthetics. Now is the best time to visit. Visitors say the wintersweet is the highlight of Zhan Garden and the day. The fragrance is so strong that you won't want to leave. Wintersweet photo spots: Yilan Pavilion: After entering Zhan Garden, go through the small door on the left and follow the corridor to the second-floor Yilan Pavilion. The wintersweet can be photographed from three sides, with backgrounds of lattice windows, flower windows, eaves, or white walls. Many people take portraits here. Peony Terrace: This courtyard is relatively open and suitable for portraits. The combination of wintersweet, white walls, and lake stones is also charming. Suihan Pavilion: Across the water from Suihan Pavilion is a large area of wintersweet in full bloom. You can frame the distant rockery, corridor, pavilion, lake, and black swans. This is my favorite wintersweet spot, and I had a great time taking photos. There is also wintersweet in front of Yingying Yishui, and the eaves and cats make for great photos. Zhan Garden Address: No. 128, Zhanyuan Road, Qinhuai District Tickets: 30 (free with annual park pass) Hours: 8:30 am–5 pm, night session 5 pm–9 pm, closed on Mondays Transport: Metro Line 1, Sanshan Street Station

If there is a place that can capture the cultural charm of Jinling over the past thousand years, it must be Zhan Garden. As the oldest Ming Dynasty garden in Nanjing, Zhan Garden showcases the romance and craftsmanship of the ancients with its well-arranged layout and poetic scenery. Here, every tile, stone, and flower contains the secrets of time, waiting for you to discover. Bluestone paths, step by step into a painting Strolling through Zhan Garden is like traveling through time and stepping into an ancient painting. The bluestone paths wind and twist, with rockeries piled up like clouds, pavilions and towers hidden among the green pines and cypresses, rippling water, and bridges spanning across. When the breeze blows, it seems as if you can hear the whispers of history. Small bridges and flowing water, poetic atmosphere In Zhan Garden, small bridges and flowing water accompany each other, with pink walls and black tiles setting off the changing scenery of the four seasons. Spring has flowers, summer has shade, autumn has leaves, and winter has plum blossoms. No matter which season you visit, Zhan Garden will welcome you with a different appearance. Climb up to the waterside pavilion, lean on the railing and look out, the green water flows slowly, and fish play, as if time has stopped at this moment. Ancient style and charm, intoxicated in it Zhan Garden is not only a masterpiece of garden beauty but also a treasure trove of ancient culture. There are often performances of ancient music and traditional tea art demonstrations in the garden, allowing you to experience the rich oriental charm as you move from one scene to another. If you are lucky, you may also encounter performers in Hanfu dancing gracefully in the garden, complementing the ancient architecture and making you feel as if you are in the ancient city of Jinling. Listen quietly to history, look back a thousand years As a witness to the history of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, every scene in Zhan Garden contains a unique story. From the former residence of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom to the ink marks left by modern literati, this garden seems to be a silent book, telling the stories of past glory and accumulation. "One step, one scene, one scene, one poem." This is a true portrayal of Zhan Garden. Whether you are seeking inner peace or feeling the cultural pulse of Jinling, Zhan Garden is an unmissable place. Walking into Zhan Garden, walking in this poetic ancient garden, you will find that history has never gone far, it is talking to us in a gentle and deep way.

In the cold of winter, there are always some flowers that bloom tenaciously, bringing warmth and hope. Located in Suzhou, Zhan Garden is such a mysterious garden. Every December, the wintersweet quietly blooms, like a pearl in winter, shining with a unique brilliance. When you walk into Zhan Garden, you will be attracted by the wintersweet here. Their petals are as bright as gold, in stark contrast to the cold winter wind. Unlike ordinary plum blossoms, wintersweet has a more mellow fragrance, which is light and long-lasting, like a warm memory, gently coming to you, intoxicating. The Legend of Wintersweet The wintersweet in Zhan Garden has a profound historical background. Many tourists and photography enthusiasts come here just to see this unique beauty. The wintersweet trees in the garden are ancient in shape, with lush branches and leaves, and the flowers are scattered on the branches like stars, adding a touch of warmth to the winter. Every year at this time, the flowering period of wintersweet lasts about a month, and its unique fragrance will also drift with the cold wind, becoming a highlight of Zhan Garden. Winter Walk, Peace of Mind Zhan Garden is a place where people can slow down. Walking on the path in the garden, breathing the fresh air with the fragrance of wintersweet, the winter scenery in front of you is intertwined with the splendor of plum blossoms, making people marvel at the magic and beauty of nature. Here, not only the body is relaxed, but the mind is also purified. The Best Time to Shoot Wintersweet For photography enthusiasts, the wintersweet in Zhan Garden is an excellent subject for shooting. On a snowy morning, the wintersweet is covered with a thin layer of snow, and the sunlight shines on the petals through the branches, forming a beautiful picture. Whether it is a close-up of the petals of wintersweet or a wide-angle shot of the panoramic view of the garden, your lens will capture different winter flavors. Whether as a winter escape or a cultural journey, the wintersweet in Zhan Garden is worth experiencing in person. Let's feel this warmth and poetry together in the cold winter!

"The sparse shadows slant across the clear shallow water, the faint fragrance floats in the dusk." Every winter, the wintersweet in Nanjing Zhan Garden blooms as expected, adding a touch of poetry and romance to the ancient garden. Here is a guide to enjoying the wintersweet in Zhan Garden, so you can easily encounter this winter beauty. Best Viewing Time The wintersweet in Zhan Garden is in bloom from late December to February, with the peak bloom period usually around mid-January. However, the flowering period is affected by the climate of the year, so you can check the relevant flower information before you go. If you want to take photos with fewer people and beautiful scenery, it is recommended to go on a weekday morning to avoid the peak crowd. Public Transportation Guide 🚇Subway: Take Metro Line 1 to Sanshan New Station, or Line 3 to Fuzimiao Station. 🚌Bus: You can take bus No. 2, 44, 49, 166, etc., and get off at Zhanyuan Road Station. You will see Zhan Garden after getting off. Best Photo Spots Peony Terrace, Suihan Pavilion, and Yilan Pavilion are the places where the wintersweet blooms most densely, and they are great places to take pictures with the ancient buildings. Whether you are taking close-ups of the wintersweet or full shots with the buildings as the background, you will get great photos. Most Convenient Parking Lot Navigate to Maoye Tiandi Underground Parking Lot, which is only about a 5-minute walk from Zhan Garden. There are plenty of parking spaces, and parking is very convenient. 🎫Ticket Information: Zhan Garden tickets are CNY 30 per person, which can be purchased in advance on major travel apps or on-site by scanning the code.

Nanjing is a charming city where history and modernity intertwine. Before the Spring Festival holiday, take your first trip of 2025. Airfare is cheap, attractions are popular but not crowded, accommodation is easy to find, there are no lines at restaurants, and you can have a super comfortable time. 🏨Accommodation: This time I chose the Washington Apartment, which gave me an unexpectedly luxurious and comfortable trip. After booking, the butler provided all kinds of information. As soon as I entered the room, it was spacious, bright, clean, and tidy. The appliances were fully equipped, including a washing machine, refrigerator, microwave, and induction cooker. It was as convenient as being at home but without the hassle. There were also Ferragamo toiletries, and the high-end configuration made me feel pampered. Even washing up became a pleasure. Breakfast was even more amazing, with exquisite meals for each person. The bread was soft, the fruit was fresh, and the drinks were mellow. It was so delicious that I wanted to lick the plate. 🗺️Attractions: Confucius Temple is ancient and bustling, and brightly lit at night. Laomendong is full of Jiangnan style, with white walls, black tiles, and many shops. The Grand Baoen Temple is magnificent and carries a profound history and culture. Zhan Garden is exquisite and elegant, showing the beauty of gardens. 🍱Food: Plum blossom cake is sweet and glutinous, tangyuan is delicate, salted duck is salty and delicious, Luxihe dim sum is rich and delicious, duck blood vermicelli soup is fresh and delicious, and soup dumplings are rich in soup. Comfortable sleep, a trip without check-ins, and a reverse trip to avoid the peak season make the trip relaxing and comfortable. 😌

|Jiangnan has nothing to offer, but a branch of spring. 🌟Highlights: The wintersweet in Zhan Garden is probably the best in Nanjing, and there are also the most people 😜 Remember to avoid the peak time if you want to take good photos 😊 ✅Most recommended: 1⃣The most beautiful wintersweet window is behind Yilan Pavilion. Both inside and outside the window are super beautiful, and it is the best place to take ancient style portraits 🌸1/2 of the flowers are in bloom 🌼 Progress is 30%, you can go this weekend! 2⃣To the right, the peony platform at the entrance of the multi-function hall is suitable for taking photos. 1/2 of the flowers are 70% in bloom, and this weekend will be the peak bloom period ✨ 3⃣The Suihan Pavilion on the west side of the garden has the best plum blossoms by the water. 🚉Transportation guide: Zhan Garden: Exit 4 of Sanshan Street Subway Station, 7 minutes walk. It is not easy to park if you drive!

Zhan Garden is located at No. 128, Zhanyuan Road, Nanjing City. It faces south, is 127 meters deep, 123 meters wide, and has a building area of 9,600 square meters. Zhan Garden is also known as the Ming Palace and the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom History Museum. It is one of the "Four Famous Gardens in Jiangnan" along with Jichang Garden in Wuxi, and the Humble Administrator's Garden and Lingering Garden in Suzhou. Zhan Garden is the oldest existing classical garden in Nanjing, and the best-preserved classical garden complex, with a history of more than 600 years. The history of Zhan Garden can be traced back to the Wu Palace before the Ming Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang ascended the throne. At the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang built this garden for the King of Zhongshan, Xu Da, because he thought that Xu Da had "no peace of mind." After three generations of repairs and expansions by the Xu family, the garden took shape during the Wanli period. In the second year of the Shunzhi period (1645), the garden became the office of the Left Minister of Jiangnan Province. Emperor Qianlong visited Jiangnan and visited Zhan Garden twice, and inscribed the plaque "Zhan Garden."

They say that Nanjing turns into Jinling in autumn, and this year I finally made it. Qixia Mountain Scenic Area: Photo 1, autumn sycamores with golden leaves shining in the sun and blue sky; Photo 2, maple and sycamore leaves complement each other; Photo 3, Qixia Temple and ginkgo leaves present a red, yellow, and blue scene under the blue sky; Photo 4, the place where the First Emperor visited the Yangtze River, overlooking the river from above, the river and the blue sky are the same color; Photos 5-9, show the most colorful time of the year. Xuanwu Lake Cherry Island: Photos 10-11, also an autumn scene. Sycamore Avenue: Photo 12, tall trees with a strong aura. Yanque Lake: Photos 13-15, the bald cypress trees in the water are stunning in the sunlight; Photo 16, swans leisurely swimming in the lake. Sycamore trees by the roadside: Photo 17, the sycamore trees in front of the city hall are tall and majestic, worthy of being the city tree of Nanjing. Zhan Garden: Photos 18-20, a Jiangnan-style garden, also the site of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom History Museum, the garden is beautiful, but unfortunately, the modern-style buildings outside the garden ruin the atmosphere. The Huaiyang cuisine at Little Chef in Maoye Tiandi next to Zhan Garden is really good, the salted duck has a light taste, and the price is affordable, the set meal is super valuable.

The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom History Museum (Zhan Garden) is located in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China. It is the first museum in China dedicated to the history of the Taiping Rebellion, commemorating the Taiping Rebellion. Zhan Garden is the main part of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom History Museum, including the museum, memorial hall, and ruins. Here are some tips and travel guides for visiting Zhan Garden: 🚘 Transportation: Zhan Garden is located at No. 1 Zhan Garden Road, Qinhuai District, Nanjing. You can take Metro Line 2 to Xinchengzi Station, and walk about 10 minutes from Exit 4 to reach the garden. 🕐 Opening hours: The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom History Museum (Zhan Garden) is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (last admission at 4:30 pm), and closed on Mondays. 💰 Tickets: The combined ticket for Zhan Garden and the museum is RMB 60. It is recommended to purchase tickets online in advance to avoid wasting time queuing for tickets on-site. 📍 Tour route: In Zhan Garden, you can visit the following attractions: • Taiping Heavenly Kingdom History Museum: The museum displays a large number of artifacts, photos, and materials related to the history of the Taiping Rebellion, allowing you to understand the background and events of this period. • Hong Xiuquan Statue: There is a statue of Hong Xiuquan at the entrance of Zhan Garden, who was the leader of the Taiping Rebellion. • Taiping Heavenly Kingdom Martyrs' Cemetery: The cemetery is the resting place of hundreds of Taiping Rebellion martyrs, where you can pay your respects. • Taiping Heavenly Kingdom Ruins: There are also some Taiping Rebellion ruins in Zhan Garden, such as Taiping Gate and Hong Xiuquan's former residence. ✔️ Travel tips: • Check the museum's opening hours in advance to plan your itinerary accordingly. • Wear comfortable shoes and clothing, as Zhan Garden is large and requires a lot of walking. • Keep quiet and avoid making noise when visiting the museum, respecting other visitors and the artifacts. • If you are interested in history, you can learn about the background of the Taiping Rebellion to better understand and appreciate the museum's exhibits. 🏝 Nearby attractions: There are many other attractions worth visiting near Zhan Garden, such as Confucius Temple, Qinhuai River, and Laomendong. After visiting Zhan Garden, you can continue your Nanjing trip by visiting these attractions.

Take note of this guide before coming to Nanjing, it’s really useful 😭||| Wutong Avenue hasn’t turned yellow yet! ! Sisters, please come back after November... The sweet-scented osmanthus in Linggu Temple blooms in mid-October, but it was not yet blooming when we went there during the National Day holiday The ginkgo trees in Nanjing also turn yellow after November. November is the best time to visit Nanjing, with fewer people and beautiful scenery, and accommodation is cheaper than during holidays! Sisters who need tips can take note! 🚗Itinerary reference Visiting the main scenic spots: DAY1: Hongshan Zoo - Jiming Temple - Xuanwu Lake - Xinjiekou DAY2: Memorial Hall of the Victims - Nanjing Museum - Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum - Music Station DAY3: Laomendong - Dabaoen Temple Ruins Museum - Confucius Temple Avoiding the crowds: DAY1: Nanjing Museum - Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum - Meiling Palace - Linggu Scenic Area DAY2: Dabaoen Temple Ruins Museum - Zhongshan Wharf - Yangtze River Glass Plank Bridge DAY3: Memorial Hall of the Victims - Zhanyuan - Laomendong - Confucius Temple 🌟Shops loved by locals Xinjiekou: Ladangjia, Clay Oven BBQ Master, Reika, Songlan, Hongfu Noodle House (Zhangfuyuan Branch), Koukou Volcano, Fifth Season Food Stall, Volcano Restaurant Laomendong: Mi La, Izzy Teppanyaki, Zhuli Pavilion Zhongshan Scenic Area: Nanjing Cuisine of the Ming Dynasty

| People are idle and osmanthus flowers fall, the courtyard is quiet at night.🌟Highlights: The Osmanthus Courtyard in Zhan Garden perfectly interprets the aesthetics of our ancestors, as if you have accidentally entered a Chinese painting❗️Hurry up and come to Nanjing Zhan Garden to enjoy the osmanthus! ✨Osmanthus viewing location The Osmanthus Courtyard is located in the Flower Basket Hall. Enter from the main entrance of Zhan Garden, turn left at the first small door and go straight ahead. It is at the end of the house! ✌Tips The beautiful Osmanthus Courtyard is always guarded by an aunt to prevent trampling on the osmanthus. Stand on the three stones when taking photos! 🍀Tickets: Adults 30, free for those under 18, free for park annual pass holders. 🍏Time: Tuesday to Sunday 08:30-21: 00, divided into day and night.

🌟Highlights: Zhan Garden used to be a hidden gem, but now it's packed with people on weekends. It's located next to the Confucius Temple and the ticket price is cheap (CNY 30). It's free for those under 18 (accompanied by an adult). It's a must-visit with its history and scenery.💝 👍Highly recommended: The best photo spots are at the back door and other quiet corners, as well as by the lake. It's especially nice if you wear Hanfu.

|No one told me how beautiful Zhan Garden is. 🌟Highlights: Zhan Garden, once a niche attraction, is now crowded with people on weekends. It is located next to the Confucius Temple and the ticket is cheap (CNY 30). It is free for those under 18 (accompanied by an adult). It has both history and scenery, making it a must-visit for tourists. 💝 👍Highly recommended: The best photo spots are at the back door and other quiet corners, as well as by the lake. It feels special to wear Hanfu here.

In September, I came to Zhan Garden 🤩 from dawn to dusk. Crape myrtle and trumpet creeper are making their final curtain call, and osmanthus is about to come online ✌️ If the Zhan Garden in spring is full of delicate blossoms and endless charm, then the Zhan Garden in autumn is filled with subtle fragrance and endless floral scent 🥳 As one of the four famous gardens in Jiangnan 🥰 Zhan Garden is not the largest in area, nor the most famous, but the concept of landscape painting is integrated into it 💕 Ancient, elegant, exquisite, and refined, it is a 'silent poem, a three-dimensional painting.' As Jia Zheng said in 'Dream of the Red Chamber,' - 'All the scenery in the garden is in sight, so what is the interest❗️' Within a small space, every step offers a new view, a small and exquisite beauty within grandeur. This is probably the ultimate aesthetic that our ancestors had in their bones 🤩 📷 Photos taken in September 2024 📍 Location: Zhan Garden, Confucius Temple 🎫 Ticket: 30 yuan, annual pass available ⏰ Time: Opens at 8:30 ♨️ Closed on Mondays ❤️ First of all, the various windows. 'Who opens a window to bring in this vast tranquility.' The flower window patterns in Zhan Garden are very diverse, showcasing rich cultural heritage and Chinese aesthetics. The plaque of Zhan Garden was inscribed by Emperor Qianlong. 🧡 Filming locations for the 1987 version of 'Dream of the Red Chamber' and Zhao Yazhi's version of 'New Legend of White Snake' 💚 The famous Qing Dynasty writer Yuan Mei's 'Ten Poems of Zhan Garden' condenses the scenic spots into five-character poems, including Stone Slope, Plum Blossom Valley, Platform, Embracing Stone Pavilion, Old Tree Studio, North Building, and Wing Pavilion. 💙 There is a very interesting bronze pavilion (Fan Pavilion) at the highest point of the West Garden. Below it is a cave where charcoal can be burned. In winter, you can enjoy the view and keep warm in the pavilion.

🏞️Zhan Garden is known as the first garden in Jinling. It is the oldest existing Ming Dynasty classical garden in Nanjing and one of the 'Four Famous Gardens of Jiangnan.' It was also the filming location for the 1987 version of 'Dream of the Red Chamber' and 'The Legend of the White Snake'📺, making it a model of classical gardens!😍 🌳Stepping into Zhan Garden feels like traveling back in time. Pavilions, rockeries, ponds, and exotic flowers and plants, every corner exudes the rich charm of Jiangnan. Here, you can fully enjoy the beauty of the garden and feel the tranquility and leisure🌾. 📸Be sure to take beautiful photos in Zhan Garden! Put on traditional costumes, and you will be like a person in a painting🎎. Whether you are strolling along the winding paths or leaning on the railing to view the lake and mountains, you can take stunning photos📷! 🥰When you come to Nanjing, you must visit Zhan Garden to appreciate the unique charm of Jiangnan gardens!💖 🎈Zhan Garden Tour Guide🎈 📍Address: No. 128, Zhanyuan Road, Qinhuai District, Nanjing 🚇Transportation: Get off at Sanshan Street Station on Metro Line 1, walk about 500 meters 🕙Opening hours: 08:00-17:30 (closed on Mondays) 💰Tickets: Discounts for students, seniors, etc. 👣Tour route: - After entering, you can first visit the main building of Zhan Garden—Jingmiao Hall, where the garden owner received guests. - Then visit the rockeries of Zhan Garden, where the rockeries are cleverly stacked, with winding paths, very interesting😜. - Next, you can visit the pond in Zhan Garden, where the pavilions and towers are reflected in the water, very beautiful🌳. - Finally, you can stroll in the garden and admire various flowers and plants🌺. 📌Notes: - It is recommended to visit on non-holidays to avoid crowds. - Pay attention to protecting the garden environment, do not touch cultural relics and plants at will🌿. - Wear comfortable shoes for easy walking.

Nanjing, a city with a long history, and Zhan Garden is a shining pearl in this city. As one of the four famous gardens in Jiangnan, Zhan Garden attracts countless tourists with its unique charm. Brief Introduction: Zhan Garden is the oldest and best-preserved Ming Dynasty classical garden in Nanjing. The layout of the garden is elegant and exquisite, with magnificent Ming and Qing ancient buildings, steep and towering rockeries, and the famous Northern Song Taihu stone. Historical Changes: Zhan Garden was built in the early Ming Dynasty and was once the residence of Wu Wangfu before Zhu Yuanzhang became the emperor. Later, it became the garden of Xu Da, the King of Zhongshan. Emperor Qianlong also stayed in this garden during his inspection of Jiangnan and inscribed the plaque "Zhan Garden". Layout: East Zhan Garden has the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom History Museum, water courtyard, lawn area, and ancient building area; West Zhan Garden has the West Rockery, South Rockery, North Rockery, Jingmiao Hall, and other attractions. Taiping Heavenly Kingdom History Museum: As the only museum dedicated to the history of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom in China, the museum houses a wealth of Taiping Heavenly Kingdom relics and materials, making it an important place to understand the history of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. Mountains, Water, and Corridors: Zhan Garden is famous for its rockeries, with the North Rockery made of Taihu stones, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship. Although the garden's pool is small, it is winding and seemingly continuous, adding layers and depth to the scenery. The corridors run through the east, west, south, and north, winding and twisting, making it a major attraction of Zhan Garden. Location and Opening Hours: Located at No. 128 Zhanyuan Road, Qinhuai District, Nanjing, open from Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-16:00, 17:00-21:00. Suggested Visiting Time: 1 hour is enough to appreciate the exquisite and magnificent garden. Ticket Information: Full price 30 yuan, half price for students, garden tour card available. Conclusion: Nanjing Zhan Garden, a garden integrating history, culture, and natural landscapes, is a must-visit place for Nanjing tourism. Whether you are admiring the beauty of classical gardens or understanding the history of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, Zhan Garden will leave you with a deep impression.

📍Attraction Address: No. 128, Zhanyuan Road, Nanjing 🚗Transportation to the Attraction: 1. Take Metro Line 3 from Nanjing South Station — get off at Fuzimiao Station, Exit 4, and walk 889 meters 2. Take Metro Line 1 from Nanjing Station — get off at Sanshanjie Station, Exit 4, and walk 669 meters Bus: Routes 33, 2, 202, etc. 👍️Must-visit Attractions: Fuzimiao, Zhanyuan 🎟️Ticket Information: Adult Ticket: 30 RMB/person Family Ticket (Two Adults and One Child): 53 RMB 💗Other Tips: 1. Closed on Mondays (pay attention to the time) 2. Free for seniors over 70 years old 3. Half price for students and seniors over 60 years old Many scenes from the 1987 version of 'Dream of the Red Chamber' and 'Legend of the White Snake' were filmed here

Saturday's free admission day is a great opportunity to take children to experience history. 🏛 Zhan Garden & Taiping Heavenly Kingdom History Museum: One of the four famous gardens in Jiangnan, the only museum dedicated to the history of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom in China. 📜 Taiping Heavenly Kingdom History Museum: Here, the imprints of history quietly tell the turbulent changes of that era. 🌳 History of Zhan Garden: The residence of King Wu before Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang of the Ming Dynasty ascended the throne. It was visited and named by Emperor Qianlong during his southern tour. 🎬 Cultural Experience: The 1987 version of "Dream of the Red Chamber" and Zhao Yazhi's version of "The Legend of the White Snake" were filmed in Zhan Garden. 📍 Address: No. 128, Zhanyuan Road, Qinhuai District, Nanjing. 🚇 Transportation: Take Line 1 to Sanshan Street Station, Exit 4, and walk 700 meters. ⏰ Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, day session 09:00-16:00, night session 17:00-21:00. 💰 Ticket Price: Free on May 18, regular ticket 30 yuan. Free admission with Nanjing Park Annual Pass, separate ticket required for night session. ⚠ Reservation Method: "Bo Wu Nanjing" bottom menu "Visit Reservation", select the corresponding museum. 🌟 Suggestion: Learn some knowledge points before visiting the garden for a deeper experience. 📌 Tips: Free admission day requires advance reservation for free tickets. Night performances mainly feature Kunqu Opera and Yue Opera, with a variety of themes.

Nanjing in summer is truly hot, living up to its reputation as one of the 'furnaces' of China. Perhaps it is precisely because of the scorching sun that there is a sky full of vibrant and ever-changing colors, and a passionate crowd of tourists, giving the ancient capital of Nanjing a modern vibe! There are many attractions within Nanjing, ranging from natural landscapes to cultural relics, each step revealing a different scene that tells the story of Nanjing! Nanjing Station, facing Xuanwu Lake and backed by Xiaohong Mountain, is the only train station in China that is both lakeside and mountain-adjacent, and is known as 'China's most beautiful train station'. It was first built in the 31st year of the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty (1905), originally located in the Xiaguan area of Nanjing; it was moved to its current location in September 1968. The station building adopts a mast stay cable suspension structure, with 18 masts supporting the transverse steel beams, resembling a giant sailboat with masts erected and sails full, moored on the shore of Xuanwu Lake. The large area, wide-span stay cable lightweight steel roof system, modern hanging structure technology, transparent point-supported glass curtain wall, automatic fire-fighting water cannons, and long-distance air supply with large temperature difference design layered air conditioning system all reflect the combination of modern technology and new architecture, with both Jiangnan cultural characteristics and a modern atmosphere. The Confucius Temple Qinhuai Scenic Belt is located in Qinhuai District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, with the Confucius Temple as the core, the Ten-Mile Qinhuai as the axis, and the Ming City Wall as the link, connecting numerous national key cultural relics protection units, provincial and municipal cultural relics protection units. It embodies Confucian thought and imperial examination culture, folk culture, etc., integrating tourism, gourmet shopping, science education, and festival culture, making it a gathering place for Nanjing's historical and cultural heritage, as well as a famous open national 5A-level tourist attraction in China. The Qinhuai River is the cradle of Nanjing's ancient civilization, the mother river of Nanjing, and historically very famous. It has been known as the 'district of smoke and moon of the Six Dynasties, and the gathering place of gold and powder', as well as the prosperous place of ten dynasties, 'clothing and cultural relics, most prosperous in Jiangnan; literary talent and elegance, top in the country', and is called 'China's number one historical and cultural famous river'. The Confucius Temple is one of the four major Confucian temples in China, a hub of ancient Jiangnan culture and a gathering place of historical and cultural figures in Jinling. It was not only the cultural and educational center of Nanjing during the Ming and Qing dynasties but also the crown of cultural and educational architectural complexes in the southeastern provinces, and it is the largest traditional ancient market in China. The snacks of the Confucius Temple are ranked first among the four major snacks in China. The Confucius Temple Lantern Festival, held annually from the Spring Festival to the Lantern Festival, is on the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage lists and is also the most famous lantern festival in China, attracting countless friends to enjoy the lanterns and celebrate the festival together, with a strong local character and cultural atmosphere. Xuanwu Lake, also known as Hou Lake or North Lake, is bordered by Zijin Mountain to the east, the Ming City Wall to the west, Nanjing Station to the north, and Fuzhou Mountain to the south. It is a shallow lake and part of the ancient Qinhuai River channel left by the Yangtze River. Xuanwu Lake is the 'heart' of Nanjing's urban water system, belonging to the Jinchuan River system, with the lake water mainly supplied by rainwater from the northern foothills of Zhongshan (Zijin Mountain). Xuanwu Lake is connected to the Yangtze River through the Jinchuan River, Pearl River, and Qinhuai River, carrying out comprehensive functions such as urban flood control and drainage, ecological landscape, public leisure, sightseeing tourism, and ecological water replenishment for urban rivers. Xuanwu Lake is one of the three famous lakes in Jiangnan, and the area around the ancient Xuanwu Lake was the most suitable space for human habitation in Nanjing at that time, with ancient cultural sites such as Beiyinyangying, Suojin Village, and Anhuai Village. Xuanwu Lake was also the royal garden lake of the Six Dynasties and the training ground for the navy, and during the Ming Dynasty, it was the location of the national archive where the Yellow Register was kept. Therefore, Xuanwu Lake has the reputation of being the largest urban park in the Jiangnan region, the largest royal garden lake in China, the only remaining royal garden in Jiangnan, and is known as the 'Pearl of Jinling'. The Stone City Gate (also known as the Dry West Gate or Han West Gate), opened during the Ming Dynasty, is located not far south of the Hanzhong Gate. After the Hanzhong Gate was demolished, the place name continued to be used. The Stone City Gate is a place name that no longer exists, but the city gate is still there. Because Hanzhong Gate and Stone City Gate are very close to each other, most people confuse the two, even thinking they are the same gate. Hanzhong Gate is a city gate opened during the Republic of China, while Stone City Gate (also known as Dry West Gate or Han West Gate) is one of the thirteen city gates of Ming Nanjing. The Stone City Gate was originally built during the Southern Tang Dynasty and is the oldest existing city gate in Nanjing. The area has a strong historical and cultural atmosphere and is a microcosm of the rich cultural accumulation of the ancient capital of the Six Dynasties, Nanjing. The former Hanzhong Gate itself was in decline and its former grandeur as a fortress was hard to see.

The colorful threads chaotically spit out like river bristles, with golden threads hanging low and dance ribbons slanting. In Zhan Garden, the Kerria japonica is like a golden poem of summer, becoming even more delicate and charming against the green leaves. Clusters of golden flowers gather together, forming a dazzling sea of blooms, like scattered stars in the sky, twinkling with enchanting light. Zhan Garden·Kerria japonica

Nanjing|The trumpet vines bloom, listening to the rain in Zhan Garden, the drizzle at the end of May in Nanjing 🌧, which lasted all day long. The rainy weather, in fact, makes many places even more worth visiting, including the renowned 'Number One Garden in Jinling': Zhan Garden Zhan Garden is the oldest existing garden in Nanjing, with a history of over 600 years. At the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang built this garden residence for his meritorious general Xu Da, remembering that Xu Da 'had no place of peace.' In early summer, Zhan Garden's botanical scenery🌺 is particularly rich, including the seasonal trumpet vines, as well as pomegranate flowers, loquats, figs, plums, oleanders... The garden is also home to many small animals😸, adding a lively element to the scenery. Listening quietly to the rain in such a Jiangnan painting-like setting can relieve all bad moods, offering supreme relaxation and making one linger and forget to return.

| Capturing the greenery of summer, one must find time to visit. Time flies so fast, and before you know it, summer has arrived. I love the summer at Zhan Garden because it offers a different feeling. For gardens, Chinese people have an innate fondness for trees, pavilions, and flower windows that can melt into this glowing summer morning. In a garden, one can see mountains, water, and jungles that are ancient, elegant, refined, and graceful. This is the 'silent poetry, three-dimensional painting.' I am waiting for the Campsis flowers to bloom, it's almost time. Shooting location: Nanjing Zhan Garden Shooting date: May 15, 2024 Zhan Garden

A tree of loquats, a tree of gold, the beauty of Jiangnan truly exists in poetry and paintings. The heat of summer begins but is not yet overwhelming, the grass and trees are lush but not yet fully admirable. The summer in Zhan Garden is always worth looking forward to. Over there, the Campsis flowers have just bloomed, and here, around the pavilion, loquats surround us, creating a stunning scene as if 'they were pearls the size of an inch, yellow like wax balls'. As for the taste of the loquats, I have already tried them for everyone; they are very sour, so don't bother trying. All materials were shot on May 21, 2024, at the coordinates: Confucius Temple Zhan Garden Ticket price: 30 yuan, annual pass accepted Time: Opens at 8:30, closed on Mondays

Family, if you have an endless love for the gardens of the Jiangnan region, then Zhan Garden in Nanjing is definitely a breathtaking spot you can't miss! It is the oldest and best-preserved Ming Dynasty classical garden in Nanjing, and also one of the 'Four Famous Gardens of Jiangnan'. Covering an area of about 20,000 square meters, Zhan Garden boasts more than twenty scenic spots, with an elegant and exquisite layout. It features majestic ancient Ming and Qing buildings, steep and rugged artificial mountains, the famous Northern Song Dynasty Taihu rocks, serene and elegant pavilions and terraces, and a landscape of stacked peaks. 🔸Historical Evolution: Zhan Garden was built in the early Ming Dynasty, originally as the Wu King's Mansion before Zhu Yuanzhang became the emperor. It was later bestowed to Xu Da, the King of Zhongshan, as part of his residence garden. Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty visited the garden during his inspection of the south and personally inscribed the plaque 'Zhan Garden'. During the Taiping Rebellion when Nanjing was the capital, Zhan Garden successively served as the residence of the Eastern King Yang Xiuqing, the office of the Vice Prime Minister Lai Hanying, and the residence of the Young Western King Xiao Youhe. 🔸Layout: East Zhan Garden features the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom History Museum, the Water Courtyard, the Lawn Area, and the Ancient Architecture Area; West Zhan Garden includes the West Artificial Mountain, South Artificial Mountain, North Artificial Mountain, and Jingmiao Hall among other attractions. ✅Taiping Heavenly Kingdom History Museum: The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom History Museum in Zhan Garden is the only museum in China dedicated to the history of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. To date, the museum has collected over 2,800 relics of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom; more than 10,000 photos of various cultural relics and historical sites; over 2,000 volumes of original Qing Dynasty archives and correspondence materials; more than 6,000 books on the history of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom; and has published over 30 volumes of Taiping Heavenly Kingdom materials, totaling more than 7 million words. ✅Mountain·Water·Corridor: 🔸Mountain: Zhan Garden is renowned for its artificial mountains. The garden covers only 8 mu, with artificial mountains occupying 3.7 mu. Zhan Garden is divided into South, North, and West Artificial Mountains, among which the North Artificial Mountain is made of Taihu rocks, skillfully stacked, and is a marvel of craftsmanship. 🔸Water: Zhan Garden's design primarily features mountains with water as a secondary element. The water ponds are small but winding, creating a sense of continuity and discontinuity, adding layers and depth to the scenery, and achieving the effect of 'seeing the big through the small'. 🔸Corridor: The corridors crisscross Zhan Garden from east to west, north to south, meandering and twisting, seemingly interrupted yet connected, creating secluded pathways that seem to block yet allow passage. The corridors include the Curved Corridor, Water Corridor, Rain Corridor, Overlapping Corridor, and more, especially the Xiangxiang Corridor, which is one of the old eighteen scenes. 📍Location: No. 128 Zhan Garden Road, Qinhuai District, Nanjing ⏰Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-16:00, 17:00-21:00 ⏱Recommended Visiting Time: 1h 💰Ticket Price: Full price 30, half price for students, Garden Pass accepted

If you come to Nanjing I don't know where to go. I recommend you go to Zhanyuan. If it rains, you must go Because rain has also become a part of the garden Oriental aesthetics At this time, a magnolia tree bloomed in Zhanyuan When spring flowers meet gardens, the artistic conception is full Haitangyuan also has a flower basket hall, which is very photogenic both indoors and outdoors. At the same time, you can also have fun with the pets in the park, such as cats, mandarin ducks, black swans, koi, etc. Here we found a few more crested ducks with permed heads. The recommended one-day tour routes are as follows: Bailuzhou Park-Laomendong-Zhanyuan-Confucius Temple 1. Bailuzhou Park is too quiet compared to the Confucius Temple which is crowded with tourists. Suitable for shooting Hanfu and new Chinese style. I've always wanted to try it. 2. If you are in Laomendong, you can try the snacks and delicacies there. What a pit. You can also go and see the mustard seed garden in Laomendong when it is open. 3. Zhanyuan: the first garden in Jinling and one of the four major gardens in Jiangnan, highly recommended! 4. Confucius Temple. For me, the most interesting thing is to take a boat tour on the Qinhuai River at night. The bright lights always bring back past memories and different feelings. The night tour route is divided into the East Line and the West Line. Local friends recommend the East Line, which has good scenery and the lights are turned on around 17:30 in the evening, so everyone can calculate the time. There is nothing interesting during the day, so don’t go and squeeze in with the crowd! Bailuzhou Park and Zhanyuan are recommended, the experience is great with few people The night view of Confucius Temple is nice. The wisteria in Laomendong is in full bloom recently. If you want to go, you'd better go early, otherwise it will be difficult to experience it if there are too many people.

Zhan Garden is the oldest existing Ming Dynasty classical garden in Nanjing and one of the 'Four Famous Gardens of Jiangnan.' Its history can be traced back to the Wu King's Mansion before the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang, claimed the throne, which was later granted to the mansion garden of Xu Da, the King of Zhongshan. It is famous for its rockeries and was named after the poem by Ouyang Xiu, 'Looking at the Jade Hall, as if it is in the sky,' and was known as 'the number one garden in the Southern Capital' during the Ming Dynasty. It is now a key national cultural relic protection unit and a national 5A-level tourist attraction. Zhan Garden is the best-preserved Ming Dynasty classical garden architectural complex in the Nanjing area and is also the only Ming Dynasty royal mansion open to the public. The area of Zhan Garden is about 20,000 square meters, with more than twenty scenic spots of various sizes. The layout is elegant and exquisite, featuring magnificent ancient Ming and Qing buildings, steep and lofty rockeries, the famous Northern Song Dynasty Taihu rocks, quiet and elegant pavilions, and bizarrely stacked peaks. Inside Zhan Garden, there is the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom History Museum, which is the only museum in China dedicated to the history of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. Scenes from the 1987 version of 'Dream of the Red Chamber' and the Zhao Yazhi version of 'The Legend of the White Snake' were filmed in Zhan Garden.

| In Zhan Garden, history and nature blend into a poetic scroll.👉🏻 I was able to visit Zhan Garden this time because I had a long layover in Nanjing, and I remembered that I wanted to go last time but didn't make it, so this time I had the chance to go 😎! 🚶 Walking in the garden, I can feel that it is not just a classical garden in the south of the Yangtze River, but also a museum carrying history, witnessing many changes over the years. 📚 Moreover, I learned about a historical event related to the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom here, and from the guide's explanation, I also found out that many films and TV dramas have been shot in Zhan Garden 🎬 — 💕 I recommend taking photos in the style of the Republic of China here, with men wearing Sun Yat-sen suits and women wearing cheongsams! Every scene is picturesque, whether it's pavilions, towers, artificial hills, or flowing water, all can serve as a backdrop for photos 🎊. — 📍 Address: No. 128, Zhan Garden Road, Qinhuai District, Nanjing 🎫 Ticket & Time: 30 RMB/person | Closed on Mondays Daytime 08:30-16:00 | Evening 17:00-21:00 🚇 Subway: Take Line 1 to 'Sanshan Street' station, exit from Exit 4 and walk more than 710 meters to reach — 🐯 Follow Xiao Ben, a boy running on the travel road, capturing his own story with his camera!

Nanjing, a city with a history as the ancient capital of six dynasties, has every corner infused with a rich historical and cultural heritage. My first visit to the Confucius Temple, located in the southern part of Nanjing city, revealed it to be the cultural soul of the city. Today, let us step into the Nanjing Confucius Temple together and experience the millennia of historical accumulation and its unique cultural allure. At this moment, the Confucius Temple resembles a flowing scroll, narrating stories of a thousand years. I highly recommend visiting and staying nearby for a few days, which was a great experience. I would love to come back Confucius Temple