Explore Xuanwu Lake Scenic Area and unlock new ways to enjoy the picturesque scenery of Jinling.

🌊📍 Location: Xuanwu Lake Scenic Area is located in Xuanwu District, Nanjing, east of Zijin Mountain, west of the Ming City Wall, north of Nanjing Railway Station, and south of Fuzhou Mountain📍. 🚗 Transportation: - 🚇 Subway: Take Subway Line 1 or Line 3 to Nanjing Railway Station. Exit from Exit 3 and walk for a few minutes to reach Xuanwu Lake Scenic Area. Take Subway Line 4 to Jiming Temple Station. Exit from Exit 5 to reach the Jiefangmen entrance of Xuanwu Lake🚇. - 🚌 Bus: Many bus routes pass by, such as Bus No. 1, 8, 15, and 22. Get off at Xuanwumen Station to reach the Xuanwumen entrance🚌. - 🚕 Car: The scenic area has multiple parking lots, making it convenient to drive there. However, parking may be difficult during peak seasons such as holidays🚕. 🌟 Must-see attractions: - 🌳 Yingzhou: A large number of cherry trees are planted here. Every spring, when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, they look like clouds and rosy clouds, extremely romantic. Stroll along the cherry blossom path, with falling petals, as if you are in a fairy tale world🌳. - 🚣‍♀️ Liangzhou: Home to the Jinling Bonsai Garden, where the bonsai trees have unique shapes, demonstrating superb gardening skills. You can also rent a boat by the lake and enjoy the scenery while drifting along🚣‍♀️. - 🏯 Xuanwumen: A simple and solemn city gate building, perfect for taking photos. Standing on the city gate tower, you can overlook the magnificent scenery of Xuanwu Lake and feel the vicissitudes of history🏯. 🎫 Tickets: Xuanwu Lake Scenic Area is free to enter, but some attractions require separate tickets, such as boat rides. Prices vary for different types of boats. Electric boats cost about CNY 80–120 per hour, and pedal boats cost CNY 50–80 per hour. Small attractions such as Jinling Bonsai Garden may charge an entrance fee of around CNY 10–20🎫. 📌 Other tips: 💰 Budget: If you are just sightseeing in the scenic area, excluding food and shopping, the budget is relatively low. If you take a boat ride or participate in other activities, the budget for a day is about CNY 200–300, depending on your choices😃. 🌞 Sunscreen: The summer sun is strong. If you are spending a long time outdoors, remember to bring sunscreen, a parasol, and sunglasses to avoid sunburn🌞. 👚 Clothing: Light jackets with shirts, skirts, or pants are suitable for spring. Cool and breathable shorts and short sleeves are best for summer. Long-sleeved shirts with light jackets are suitable for autumn. In winter, wear warm clothes such as thick cotton-padded jackets and down jackets🧥. 🏨 Hotels: There are various hotels around the scenic area. Staying near a subway station will make it easier to get around. You can compare prices and reviews on major booking platforms and book your preferred hotel in advance🏨. When are you planning to visit Xuanwu Lake, my friends🧐?