One more week until Nanjing's plum blossoms bloom! Save these 5 plum blossom viewing spots!

Spring is finally coming to Nanjing! In just one more week, Nanjing's plum blossoms will be in full bloom, kicking off a romantic spring feast. Mid-February to early March is the best time to view plum blossoms. Here are 5 plum blossom viewing spots in Nanjing. Save them now! 🌸 Meihua Mountain, Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum Known as the "No. 1 Plum Blossom Mountain in the World," Meihua Mountain has more than 300 varieties of plum blossoms. The mountain is covered with plum blossoms, making it the best place to view plum blossoms. On February 6, a few red plum blossoms had already bloomed at Bo'ai Pavilion, but most of them were still waiting to bloom. Be patient, and you will soon see a sea of flowers. Tickets are CNY 70. Enter through Gate 1 of Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum to start your plum blossom viewing journey. 🌸 Red Mansion Art Garden Located in Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, this is a low-key hidden gem, just 200 meters from Meihua Mountain, near Gate 6. This Jiangnan-style garden is based on the novel "Dream of the Red Chamber." The garden is full of Chinese-style scenery, with flower windows and pavilions. It's a paradise for photographers. 🌸 Meigang, Yuhuatai (no ticket required) Unlike the grandeur of Meihua Mountain, the plum blossoms at Meigang are exquisite and elegant. Also in a Chinese garden style, this is a great place to take window photos. If you visit on a rainy day, the raindrops on the plum blossoms create a poetic and beautiful atmosphere. Navigate to "Yuhuatai North Gate" and go up the steps on the left to start your plum blossom viewing journey. 🌸 Liangzhou, Xuanwu Lake (no ticket required) This is where you can find the popular "Lonely Plum Blossom Tree," which stands quietly by Liangzhou Lake, opposite Nanjing Station. On sunny days, the lake is as blue as a sapphire, as if you were by the sea. It's romantic and pleasant. There's also the plum blossom tunnel at Wenji Pavilion, which has been featured on CCTV. It's so beautiful that you can't take your eyes off it. 🌸 Gulin Park (no ticket required) If you want to avoid the crowds and tickets at Meihua Mountain, this is a great place to view plum blossoms. The park has a large number of plum blossoms, and you can take unique photos of the TV tower and plum blossoms together. The only downside is that the background is a bit monotonous. Navigate to "Meiling" near the East Gate to easily unlock this plum blossom viewing spot. 🌸 Pioneer Bookstore Junhui Bookstore (hidden gem) Located in the Laomendong area, this bookstore has only one plum blossom tree, but it's full of charm. Here, the ancient buildings and red plum blossoms complement each other, creating a unique Chinese aesthetic. If you like Chinese style, don't miss it.