Yuyuan Garden (Nanjing)

The Nanjing Yuyuan Garden has captured the essence of willows intoxicated by the spring mist, as described in ancient poetry, during the vibrant month of March. Not only are there flowers in brilliant purples and reds, but also willows sprouting new shoots. Walking through Yuyuan Garden, one can see the willows by the lake, swaying like green beaded curtains in the wind. This is the most enchanting time of the year for the willows. The slender and long willow branches gradually unfurl delicate shades of green, gently brushing over the water's surface in the breeze, as graceful as a young girl with long, flowing hair, so lively and beautiful. Isn't it just like the saying, 'The spring breeze smiles, and the willows are like smoke; it's truly the heavenly days of March.' Jinling Yuyuan Garden √ 15 minutes walk from Sanshanjie Station on Metro Line 1 √ Tickets: 18, open from 9 am to 5:30 pm Yuyuan Garden is located in the Laomenxi area of Qinhuai District, within the Confucius Temple Qinhuai Scenic Area. It is the largest private garden in Nanjing, also known as the Hu Family Garden. In addition to the new willow shoots, plum blossoms and camellias are in full bloom, while magnolias and apricot flowers are nearing their end. Visiting this garden in spring, one truly understands the meaning of 'no power can contain the beauty of spring in the garden!' It's just too wonderful.

Spring breeze for ten miles is not as good as a sea of apricot blossoms in Nanjing's Yu Garden. Today, let me take you into the spring of this ancient capital and experience a day of flower viewing. 🌿【Morning 9:00】 The morning air in Nanjing is already filled with a faint fragrance of flowers. Our starting point is the historic Yu Garden, which not only has antique architecture but also the most enchanting protagonist of spring—the blooming apricot blossoms. Wandering through the paths of Yu Garden, you will find that each apricot blossom is telling its own story. They are either delicate, shy, or passionate, and each branch and petal is extraordinarily vivid. Remember to bring your camera, as every corner here is a perfect spot for taking beautiful pictures. 📷【Morning 10:30】 Don't hurry to leave, every part of Yu Garden has different scenery. Find a quiet corner or beside a simple pavilion, and take a photo with the apricot blossoms. This will be the most beautiful landscape photo in your friends' circle. 🌸【Noon 12:00】 If you're tired from walking, why not enjoy lunch at a small restaurant near Yu Garden? Nanjing's snacks are famously delicious, with duck blood vermicelli soup, xiaolongbao, and salted duck, each bite is a supreme temptation for the taste buds. 🌿【Afternoon 14:00】 After lunch, we continue to find the overlooked beauty in Yu Garden. Perhaps it's an ancient stone bridge, or a pond as clear as the sky, or a group of playful fish. 🌸【Afternoon 15:30】 Every step in Yu Garden is worth savoring slowly. If you prefer a more tranquil environment, find a place away from the crowd, sit down, and quietly enjoy the peace and fragrance of the flowers. 🍃【Evening 17:30】 As the sun sets, the apricot blossoms in Yu Garden appear softer and more dreamlike in the afterglow. This is the best moment for flower viewing and also the time to say goodbye. 🌟【Evening 18:30】 After a day of flower viewing, if you are still immersed in the beautiful sea of flowers and cannot extricate yourself, consider choosing a stylish restaurant, order a glass of fine wine or a pot of good tea, and let the beauty of the day linger on your taste buds. The apricot blossoms of Nanjing's Yu Garden are the most beautiful poem of spring. In just one day, you can not only feel the fragrance of the flowers but also experience the historical culture and the breath of life of the city of Nanjing. This is my one-day flower viewing guide in Nanjing, and I hope it brings you a visual and spiritual feast.

🌸When visiting Nanjing in spring, besides the Jiming Temple, Xuanwu Lake, Laomendong, and Confucius Temple, if you have time, you can also come to see the garden architecture of Nanjing. Nanjing's garden architecture is not plentiful, but it excels in being exquisite and delicate. The Yuyuan Garden, the largest private garden in Nanjing at the end of the Qing Dynasty and the beginning of the Republic of China, is also known as the 'Lion Grove Garden of Jinling'. ⛲️Yuyuan Garden, also known as Hu's Garden, is located in the west area of the southern gate of the old city. ✨It is a combination of Suzhou-style gardens and Huizhou-style houses. 🧱With its grey bricks, small tiles, horse head walls, and corridors with hanging windows, ✖️it is hidden within the streets to the west of the old city. 🍃With pavilions, terraces, towers, serene waters and rocks, it is extremely rich in natural charm. Yuyuan Garden is a less popular attraction in Nanjing, and there are very few people every time I visit. But it is truly a hidden gem, with pavilions and towers standing by the lake, and every corner is ingeniously designed. The magnolia and apricot flowers in the garden are already in full bloom, and the beauty plum blossoms are also flourishing. The willow trees by the Yuhu Lake are also very beautiful, and there are ducks raised in the lake🦆. It truly lives up to the reputation of 'February days with willows intoxicating the spring air'. ⭕️Tour route: 🚶Enter from the east gate and start the tour on the right-hand side. Bushantang-Mingzetang-Ronganxiaoshe-Chunhuitang-Wuyinjingshe-Six Dynasties Stone Relics (the treasure of the garden)-Jinling Lion Grove-Qingyuantang-Shuishiju-Yuhu Lake-Chunsuixuan-Yuyuan Health Pool Stele-Ke Geng Caotang-Qiushuijianjia Pavilion 📖Tour tips ✅Opposite Yuyuan Garden is the street of Laomenxi. If you want to understand the history of old Nanjing, this is a place you must not miss. ✅Within three kilometers: Confucius Temple, Laomendong, Xinanli, Zhonghuamen, Dabao'en Temple ✅Quiet as soon as you enter the garden, with few people and beautiful scenery, it is very suitable for a spring city walk. ⏰Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 9:00-17:30 (entry stops at 17:00) 🚶Suggested visiting time: 1-3h 🎫Ticket price: Full price 18 yuan, half price 9 yuan (park annual pass not applicable❌) Address: No. 1 Hujia Huayuan, Mingyang Street, Qinhuai District, Nanjing, near Sanshanjie Station on Line 1 Let's embrace the romance of spring together🌱 -------------------------------- I am Lulu, see you in the next article~

#cherryblossom2024 As spring unfolds, the streets and lanes of Nanjing are adorned with a variety of blooming flowers, filling the air with a fragrant aroma. 🌸 Cherry blossoms, peach blossoms, azaleas, and many other flowers compete to bloom, as if they are deliberately opening up to welcome the arrival of spring. 🌼 These flowers are not only beautiful but also emit charming fragrances, making the entire city vibrant and lively. 🌺 Every spring, Nanjing becomes a sea of flowers, enchanting people and allowing them to immerse themselves in nature's gifts, forgetting their worries and enjoying the beauty around them. 🌸🌿 The city's parks and gardens are transformed into colorful wonderlands, attracting locals and tourists alike to witness the breathtaking spectacle of nature's rebirth. 💐 The streets are lined with blossoming trees, their petals gently falling like confetti, creating a picturesque scene that is truly mesmerizing. 🌸 As the days grow longer and warmer, the city's residents emerge from the winter chill, eager to embrace the new season. 🌞 Outdoor cafes and restaurants bustle with activity, as people gather to enjoy the sunshine and the company of friends and family. 🍃🌸 Spring in Nanjing is not just a season; it's a celebration of life, beauty, and the promise of new beginnings. 💖 #NanjingBlooms #SpringSplendor

Yuyuan Garden in Nanjing, in the sunny March, not only has the colorful flowers but also the willows sprouting new buds. Taking a walk in Yuyuan Garden, you can see the willows by the lake swaying like green bead curtains in the wind, which is the most charming time of the year for willows. 🍃 Willows drunk with spring mist, full of poetic charm The slender and long willow branches gradually reveal tender green, gently brushing over the water surface in the breeze, like a young girl with her long, flowing hair hanging down, so lively and beautiful. The spring breeze smiles, and the willows are like smoke, it's truly the heavenly March on earth. 🏞️ Yuyuan, the largest private garden in Nanjing Located in the Laomenxi area of Qinhuai District, within the scenic belt of Confucius Temple in Qinhuai, Yuyuan is the largest private garden in Nanjing, also known as Hu's Garden. In addition to the new willow buds, plum blossoms and camellias are in full bloom, while magnolias and apricot flowers are nearing their end. 🌸 In spring, Yuyuan Garden cannot confine all its spring colors Only by visiting Yuyuan Garden in spring can one understand what it means to be unable to confine all its spring colors.