Nanjing Spring Off-the-Beaten-Path Walking Guide!

🎈 【Nanjing Spring Off-the-Beaten-Path Walking Guide】 🎈 🌞 In this warm spring, the ancient city of Nanjing seems to be enchanted, brimming with vitality and vigor! Let's avoid the crowded places and embark on a unique urban walking adventure! 🚶‍♀️ 📍 Off-the-Beaten-Path Walking Routes Overview: 1. Ganxi Residence 2. Xinanli 3. Cang Alley 4. Chaotian Palace 5. Guochuang Park 🏡 Ganxi Residence Known for its 'Ninety-nine and a Half Rooms,' it is also home to the Nanjing Folk Museum 😃. Strolling around, you'll see white walls and black tiles, full of Jiangnan charm, making you feel as if you're in a tranquil ink painting 🎨. The culture of intangible heritage here has a long history, and every brick and stone carries the traces of time 📚. 🎨 Xinanli This place is a blend of art and fashion 🥰, with the aroma of coffee, the taste of gourmet food, the sweetness of desserts, the fun of groceries... everything is so delightful 💕. There's also that special unmanned bookstore, where the cat shopkeeper lazily stretches 😽, and various art exhibitions are open to the public for free. In the springtime fragrance of flowers and the atmosphere of art, Xinanli at night is even more charming 🌃. 📚 Cang Alley Walking down this historic alley, you'll find antiques, calligraphy and paintings, old books, gourmet food... every corner is filled with a strong sense of life 🎇, making you feel as if you've traveled back in time 📜. 🏰 Chaotian Palace It is known as Nanjing's 'Little Forbidden City,' with red walls and yellow tiles. In spring, magnolias bloom 🌸, and in autumn, the ginkgo leaves turn golden 🍂. Each season has its unique charm 🌈. The slide steps at the entrance carry countless childhood memories of Nanjing's children, a warm imprint of the city 🌳. 🎭 Guochuang Park If you still have the energy to explore, the Guochuang Park art district is definitely worth a visit 🎉. Various beautiful displays, dining, coffee, large and small art exhibitions... there's so much to see, and every spot is perfect for taking photos 📸, keeping your camera's shutter busy 🤳.

🌺🌿 Spring Splendor at Chaotian Palace 🌼🏛️

#cherryblossom2024 🌺🌿 Spring Splendor at Chaotian Palace: A Majestic Oasis 🌼🏛️ Spring breathes new life into Chaotian Palace, painting it with lush vegetation and delicate blooms. The palace's red walls and yellow tiles, reminiscent of southern grandeur, take on an even more magnificent hue, complemented by the vibrant colors of spring. 🌼🌺 The combination of architectural splendor and nature's beauty creates a breathtaking scene, making Chaotian Palace a must-visit destination during this enchanting season. #ChaotianPalaceSpring #NanjingSpringBeauty

Enchanting Nanjing 🌺 🌸

#cherryblossom2024 In Nanjing, each season offers its own unique charm, but it's the spring that truly captivates the heart. 🌸 In Plum Blossom Mountain, known as Meilin, the air is filled with the sweet fragrance of plum blossoms, painting the landscape in hues of pink and white. 🌸 At Chaotian Palace, the magnolia blossoms bloom in all their glory, their large, white petals a sight to behold against the ancient backdrop of the palace. 🌸 The February Orchid, a symbol of elegance and beauty, graces Nanjing's gardens with its delicate purple blooms, adding to the city's allure. 🌸 And of course, the cherry blossoms, with their ephemeral beauty, create a dreamlike atmosphere wherever they bloom in Nanjing. 🌸 These stunning sights are more than just pictures; they are experiences that linger in your dreams, beckoning you to witness the beauty of Nanjing in spring with your own eyes. 🌸 #NanjingSpring #BlossomBeauty

Embrace the premier attraction of Nanjing

Chaotian Palace~ is the highest-ranking, largest, and most well-preserved complex of official Ming and Qing dynasty architecture in the southern Yangtze region, known as the 'Number One Spectacle of Nanjing'. The name Chaotian Palace was bestowed by an imperial edict from the founder of the Ming dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang, with the meaning of 'worshipping heaven' and 'an audience with the emperor'. It served as a site for the imperial nobility to burn incense and pray for blessings, and as a venue for civil and military officials to practice imperial court rituals before festivals. Emperor Qianlong visited the south of the Yangtze River six times, ascending to tour Chaotian Palace on five occasions, each time composing poems to express his sentiments. Today, the stone steles inscribed with five of Qianlong's own poems still stand intact in the Imperial Stele Pavilion behind Chaotian Palace.

Come and walk the flower road, I've taken a photo of a lifetime here in Nanjing

Hello~ I'm William, who loves to take photos~ Now, Nanjing is the home field for magnolia flowers~ William will take everyone to the Chaotian Palace to walk the flower road~ The dreamy red walls and white magnolias, I was fortunate to experience it last year, and this year I came as promised wearing the same outfit~ In front of the Zunsheng Hall, there are two white magnolias blooming between the palace walls and pavilions~ The young ladies on site wearing traditional Hanfu are really too beautiful! So many different styles, all standing under the magnolia trees, will become another beautiful scenery of Chaotian Palace~ It's just that the magnolia bloom period is quite short, only about 7 days~ If you missed the golden ginkgo leaves last year, don't miss the magnolias this time~ There are quite a lot of people coming to take photos and check in these days, you have to be quick to capture the image you want... I took photos for ten minutes and then went home... 📸 Shooting time: Noon on March 15, 2024 - Sunny 📍: Chaotian Palace, Nanjing ⏰: 9:00-18:00 (Closed on Mondays) 🎫: 25r, park annual pass is valid 🚇: About 5 minutes walk from Exit 3 of Zhangfuyuan Station

The never-disappointing Yulan magnolia flowers at Nanjing's Chaotiangong have truly blossomed

Nanjing Chaotiangong Yulan magnolia flowers have entered the viewing period. The vermilion palace walls and yellow glazed tiles paired with the magnolia flowers are really beautiful, and you can easily capture stunning photos. Transportation: Take the subway line 1 to Zhangfuyuan Station, exit 3, and walk more than 900 meters to get there. If you don't want to walk, you can transfer to bus routes 41, 80, 28, or 82 and get off after one stop. If you're driving, there's an underground parking lot nearby, or you can park on the sides of the road opposite. Ticket price: 25 yuan (you need to scan a code to make a reservation before entering, and the second gate inside is where the ticket office is located, annual passes are accepted) Viewing period for 2024: March 14th to March 26th Opening hours: 9 am to 4:30 pm (closed on Mondays)

Here comes the ultimate flower-viewing guide for Nanjing, a nanny-level strategy for appreciating flowers from February to May in Nanjing

Nanjing's spring flower-viewing guide, enjoy Nanjing's blossoms from February to May! 🌸The best viewing times are based on last year; please pay attention to the actual situation this year. 🌸Magnolias, wisterias, cherry blossoms, and pear blossoms have shorter blooming periods, please stay informed in time. 🌸Recommended shooting locations are scenic, and general locations are not detailed. . 🟧Plum Blossoms Late February to mid-March Recommended shooting locations: Plum Blossom Hill, Meigang, Xuanwu Lake, Gulin Park . 🟧Cherry Blossoms Early March Recommended shooting locations: Xuanwu Lake Cherry Garden . 🟧Magnolias Early March Recommended shooting locations: Chaotian Palace, Linggu Temple . 🟧Early Cherry Blossoms Early March Recommended shooting locations: Botanical Garden North Park . 🟧Cherry Blossoms Mid-March Recommended shooting locations: Jiming Temple, Pearl River, Nanlin University, Xuanwu Lake Cherry Isle, Guanyin Gate . 🟧February Orchid Early to mid-March to April Recommended shooting locations: Nanjing University of Technology, Nanlin, Botanical Garden South Park . 🟧Tulips Mid to late March Recommended shooting locations: Lovers' Garden, Botanical Garden South Park, Green Expo Garden . 🟧Crabapple Mid to late March Recommended shooting locations: Mochou Lake Park . 🟧Pear Blossoms Late March Recommended shooting locations: Sifang Art Gallery . 🟧Wisteria Early April Recommended shooting locations: Laomendong, Lovers' Garden, Gulin Park, Zheng He Park . 🟧Hydrangea Early to mid-April Recommended shooting locations: Wuchaomen, Xuyuan, Qingliangshan Chongzheng Academy . 🟧Sweet Osmanthus Mid-April Recommended shooting locations: Xuanwu Lake Rose Garden, Gulin Park, Laomendong, Botanical Garden North Park . 🟧Roses Mid to late April Recommended shooting locations: Yihe Road, Botanical Garden North Park Rose Garden, Laomendong, Catherine Square . 🟧Water Lilies Early to mid-May Recommended shooting locations: Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum Yanque Lake . 🟧Endless Summer Mid to late May Recommended shooting locations: Yuejiang Tower, Hydrangea Park . 🟧Trumpet Creeper Late May to August Recommended shooting locations: Laomendong . 🌸Photography Tips ✔︎After daylight, shoot as early as possible to avoid crowds. ✔︎A telephoto lens is preferred, followed by a large aperture prime lens. ✔︎When composing, look for frames and use nearby flowers as a blurred foreground. ✔︎Choose light-colored clothing, props can include wind chimes, flower baskets, light white books, etc. .

I hereby declare this the best place in Nanjing for taking photos in horse-face skirts!

The compatibility between Chaotian Palace and horse-face skirts is truly 💯 The blooming period of the white magnolias is very short, so take advantage of these couple of days before they wither Ladies, hurry up, or you'll have to wait another year 😭 📸Photography Tips: ✅ 👗Choose clothes that are simple and elegant, traditional Chinese garments like horse-face skirts are very suitable ✅ Bring your own props, otherwise it feels a bit plain. You can bring folding fans, oil-paper umbrellas, swords, various musical instruments, hhh~ create a sense of story 😎 ✅ The entrance of Dacheng Hall and the red walls of Chaotian Palace are also hin good for taking photos!! 🎫Ticket: 25 (Annual pass accepted) ⏰Time: 09:00-18:00 (Closed every Monday) 🚇Subway: Line 1 'Zhangfuyuan Station' Exit 3, 16 minutes walk, Line 2 'Shanghai Road Station' Exit 1, 20 minutes walk

Chaotian Palace|Emperor Qianlong's five visits are also known as the Little Forbidden City

|Emperor Qianlong's five visits are also known as the Little Forbidden City. Chaotian Palace|Emperor Qianlong's five visits are also known as the Little Forbidden City. Chaotian Palace is known as the 'First Scenic Spot of Jinling', but it is seriously underestimated by locals and tourists... Chaotian Palace is the largest and best-preserved ancient architectural complex from the Ming and Qing Dynasties in the south of the Yangtze River. The Nanjing Museum is located here and is very low-key. In Chaotian Palace, enjoying magnolia flowers in spring and ginkgo trees in autumn has become a unique feature of Jinling! Emperor Qianlong visited Jiangnan six times, and he checked in here five times. Chaotian Palace has the same scenery throughout the four seasons: √Magnolia blossoms√Summer greenery√Autumn ginkgo yellow√Silver makeup Tour recommendations: Spring: In mid-to-late February, magnolias bloom, making it a must-visit spot in Nanjing in spring. However, because it's so beautiful, there are really a lot of cameras. Summer: From April, the green leaves are lush, and the towering trees are very spectacular. When you look at the magnolias, many trees have not yet grown leaves, so only the places with magnolias are convenient for appreciation. It is recommended to come again when the green leaves grow. Autumn: Look at the ginkgo, the yellow ginkgo in autumn is another beautiful scenery. Winter: You must come again when it snows, the palace wall coming out of the Imperial Stele Pavilion is very low, very beautiful!

A snowfall in Jinling~ Take you to appreciate the 'unparalleled elegance' of the Ming Dynasty

Once there is snow in Jinling, half a dream intoxicates the world~ Nanjing suddenly experienced heavy snow, which caught every spirited person off guard and put them into a quick-freeze mode! Although ancient buildings are scattered all over Nanjing, after the snowfall, any ancient building in Nanjing is a historical annotation with temporal depth~ Nanjing's most beautiful places to appreciate snowscapes ➡️ Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, Jiming Temple, and the Chaotian Palace, which is known as the mini Forbidden City! 📝Travel and check-in tips: ✅ If you want to take photos, be sure to go early, otherwise it will be crowded, and many people will come to take portraits! ✅ The Chaotian Palace after the snow, paired with horse-face skirts or Ming and Tang Dynasties, is very beautiful, with an explosive atmosphere👍 ✅ The Nanjing Museum is also worth a visit, with a rich collection, you can bring children to popularize some historical knowledge! 🏠Place name: Chaotian Palace Scenic Area 🎫Ticket: 25, park annual card can be used, closed on Monday 🚌Transportation: Bus 42, 302, 306 Chaotian Palace Station, there is a parking lot at the entrance of the scenic area🅿️

Annual Travel Destination Recommendation: The millennium royal land, the treasure garden in the city, Nanjing Chaotian Palace!

►The millennium sacred land since the Spring and Autumn Period ▪The history of Chaotian Palace can be traced back to the era of Wu Wang Fuchai during the Spring and Autumn Period. It is said that he smelted iron and cast swords here, so this place was called Zhishan in ancient times. Later, emperors of all dynasties built temples and palaces here, and Chaotian Palace became a place for royal sacrifices and worship of heaven. ▪During the Sui Dynasty, Sui Wendi Yang Jian, in order to consolidate his rule over the Jiangnan region, built this Taoist temple for the worship of the gods of heaven and earth, marking the initial construction of Nanjing Chaotian Palace. During the Song Dynasty, Chaotian Palace was repaired and expanded, becoming an important place for royal sacrifices to heaven. Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang of the Ming Dynasty ordered the reconstruction of Chaotian Palace, expanding the scale of the temple. Nanjing Chaotian Palace became the main place for the emperors of the Ming Dynasty to sacrifice to heaven, and the architectural style and artistic decoration of the temple reached its peak. ►Tourist Highlights ▪Lingxing Gate, one of the iconic buildings of Chaotian Palace, a wooden archway-style gate, with yellow glazed tiles embedded on the top, five bays wide, the stairs here have a smooth ramp, and several generations of Nanjing people have played slide here in their childhood. ▪The Dacheng Hall houses the statue of Confucius and the plaques of the virtuous and good of all ages in Nanjing, and is one of the main buildings of Chaotian Palace. ▪The Chongsheng Temple is a place where the disciples of Confucius and the virtuous and good of all ages in Nanjing are worshipped, and the Imperial Stele Pavilion preserves the stone steles of the poems written by Emperor Qianlong when he visited Chaotian Palace five times. ▪In these ancient architectural complexes, you can also enjoy the blooming magnolia flowers and falling ginkgo leaves. The natural landscape and ancient buildings complement each other, creating a new height of beauty. ►Ticket: 25 yuan ►Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9 am-6 pm

Nanjing City Museum

In mid-December, the Nanjing City Museum is cold but scenic. The Nanjing City Museum is part of the Chaotian Palace, which is closed on Mondays and free on the 10th of each month. At other times, tickets are sold for 25 yuan. The focus of the Nanjing Museum is not the exhibits (compared with the Nanjing Museum), the Chaotian Palace is currently the largest and best-preserved official ancient architectural complex in the south of the Yangtze River, known as the 'first sight of Jinling'. The lions in front of the gate are rare and cute, pleasing at first sight and lovely at second. Some of the lion's paws have been smoothed to a shine. The gardens, pavilions, and palace walls of the Chaotian Palace are very suitable for taking pictures. It is said that the Chaotian Palace is even more beautiful when the magnolia flowers bloom in spring!

Nanjing | The ginkgo at Chaotian Palace has turned yellow! A less crowded, niche check-in spot!

Most of the ginkgo at Chaotian Palace is still green (pictures taken on 11.18) Only two trees are yellow, and they're not completely yellow, but they look better under the sunlight. The weather in Nanjing has been pretty good recently, and the photos taken are also good looking🥳 The first courtyard of Chaotian Palace is free, and the second courtyard charges a fee, 25/person The yellow ones are currently in the charging area This place is relatively niche, not too many people, mostly those who bring children to slide There are also some taking portraits/wedding photos ✌️These two trees are right next to the steps, the effect of taking portraits is very good!

As the Nanjing Museum, today's Nanjing Museum has a collection of 100,000 pieces of cultural relics. It has been traced back to ancient times. The collection of the Republic of China is rich in content, with high history, artistic and scientific value, and is a witness to Nanjing's history. Walk in the Chaotian Palace and believe that no matter who you are, you will be rewarded with a full "history meal." Photo Guide This is also a super place for taking pictures. When the flowers are open, like the small Forbidden City, there are often locals who cant go to the Forbidden City. At the red wall of the entrance, here is a very classic photo scene, a red wall with a dragon sculpture on top of it, where you can shoot the nine squares. The entrance to the ticket gate, directly across the palace, this large open space is very suitable for taking pictures, the sun is still very glaring when we come, so some occlusion work is still very good. You can take a portrait of the backlight on both sides or like me, I like to expose a brighter picture, or take some sketches is also very good. The table in front of the palace and the steps on both sides are very good locations for photographing. You can also photograph the buildings above with vertical structure. This is very suitable for wearing costumes, and we are wearing a small sling black, if you change to a brighter color, it will look better. Continue to go back to the last place of the Chaotian Palace. It is a small garden. It is a sway from the Jiangnan water town. There are deep stairs on both sides, blue brick and white walls. Very suitable for the place you love to find. tickets are not expensive, if you can't go to Beijing, then come to Chaotian Palace to see it. Travel Tips Transportation: Take the 4, 23, 43, 48, 82, 83, 306, and 6th line buses at the Chaotian Temple Station to reach Take bus No. 41 and 80 and get off at Jianye Road Station. take the 317 road and get off at Chaotiangong West Street Station. Tickets: 25 yuan/person Opening hours: 9

Chaotian Palace is the oldest building with the highest level of architecture, the largest surface area and the most complete preservation in the Jiangnan area. Even the names of the Chaotian Palace are given by the Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang, the meaning of "seeing the heavens" and "seeing the emperor" strongly recommend the autumn ginkgo viewing season to travel, the ancient buildings are exceptionally decorated with ginkgo trees. There is a sentiment here is also a direct unit of the Nanjing Museum. The collections are very exquisite. If you have time, you can carefully look at the two pavilions in the Chaotian Palace. Some of the ancient instruments are exquisite and surprising. The location of the Chaotian Palace is very good. In the core area of the main city of Nanjing, even in ancient times, it is also the core area of the main city of Nanjing. Through thousands of years of history, we have seen the most shining moments in the history of the river!

As the site of the Nanjing Museum, Chaotian Palace is a comprehensive historical art museum. It is one of the National Museums of Nanjing and one of the national key museums. It is a patriotic education base in Jiangsu Province and Nanjing. Its predecessor was the Nanjing Cultural Relics Commission established in the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China. In 1978, the Nanjing Museum was officially listed. The Nanjing Museum is responsible for the archaeological excavation of underground ruins and ancient tombs in Nanjing, the protection of cultural relics, the collection and preservation of collections, and the display of Nanjing's history in China based on rich cultural relics, literature and research results. The development track of the development stage focuses on the achievements of Nanjing's ancient capital history and culture. Nanjing Museum's architectural system is basically the traditional establishment of the Confucian Temple and the Xuegong Temple; the front of the Temple of Literature is Yunyun, surrounded by tall red enamel walls, and the front of the palace wall has four large characters of Wanxi Palace Wall. From Dachengmen to the north, there are three stone steps on the front, and the upper level is the Dacheng Hall. The hall is tall and open, originally provided with the "Dacheng to the Holy Master position", now the "Nanjing Historical Relics Exhibition." After the Dacheng Hall is the Xianxian Hall, also known as the Chongsheng Temple. It was originally provided with Confucius disciples and the ancestors of the dynasties. The temple is a seven-storey building. It is a relatively well-preserved Qing Dynasty building in the Chaotian Palace building. From the Xianxian Hall to the east, there is a flower wall surrounded by bamboo and bamboo. The entrance to the garden gate is Feiyun Pavilion. The east side of Feiyun Pavilion is the Imperial Pavilion of the octagonal dome. The pavilion has the Emperor Qianlongs four times to come to the Temple of Heaven. Inscription of the inscription. From Feiyun Pavilion to the west is Jingyi Pavilion, which is the highest point of governing the city.

Chaotian Palace is located in Shuishan, Shuiximen, Chaotiangong Street, Qinhuai District, Nanjing. It is the oldest building with the highest level of construction, the largest area and the most complete preservation in the Jiangnan area. The name of the Chaotian Palace is the imperial concubine of the Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang of the Ming Dynasty, taking the meaning of "seeing the heavens" and "seeing the emperor". The smelting mountain where the Chaotian Palace is located is the location of the smelting city built by Wu Wangfu in the Spring and Autumn Period. It is one of the birthplaces of the main city of Nanjing. After that, it has experienced vicissitudes of life, or is a temple, or a Taoist temple, or a school. During the Ming Dynasty, the Chaotian Palace was the place where the court practiced etiquette before the ceremony, and the place where the officials of the bureaucrats learned to see the manners of the emperor before the seal. During the Tongzhi reign of the Qing Dynasty, it was rebuilt on the original site, from the Taoist architecture of the Song and Yuan Dynasties to the Confucianism Confucian Temple and Jiangning House (the former site of Jiangning House was changed to Nanjing Wu Temple). After the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, the National Government turned the Nanjing Chaotian Palace into the Nanjing Capital High Court. In 1956, Chaotian Palace was listed as a cultural relics protection unit in Jiangsu Province. In 1978, it was established as a Nanjing Museum. It has been listed as a national key cultural relics protection unit and a national AAAA-level tourist attraction.