Step into Monet's Painting! Nanjing's Top Spring Attraction: Sea of Tulips

Girls, I just came back from Nanjing Zhongshan Botanical Garden, and I'm still immersed in a sea of flowers that looks like a Monet oil painting! This is definitely not an ordinary botanical garden; this spring's European Flower Exhibition is stunning beyond words. I declare that the "Monet Garden" here is the pinnacle of spring romance in Nanjing. Can you imagine? Over 350,000 tulips of more than 60 varieties laid out like a giant palette. This is not just flowers; it's an art installation! 🌸 My On-site Experience and Tips · Must-visit "Monet Garden": Be sure to go to the creek area in the South Garden! The expanded waterfront flower border is 400 meters long and features a mist system. When the mist swirls, the blue sea of Selaginella, Iceland poppies, and swaying sunflowers truly feel like stepping into an Impressionist painting, full of fairy-like charm. · Flower Sea Photography Tips: The flower exhibition is thoughtfully designed with patch planting and mixed planting, creating scenes like flower streams, flower slopes, and forest paths. My advice is to visit on a weekday morning when the light is soft and there are fewer people, making it easier to capture wide shots of the entire flower sea. · More Than Just Flowers: Besides the flower exhibition, the Tropical Plant Palace in the South Garden is mysterious and lets you see tropical rainforest and desert plants. In the North Garden this season, there is a vast sea of February orchids, offering a different kind of serene beauty. 📌 Super Practical Info Tips Tickets and Hours: The botanical garden is divided into South and North Gardens. The tulip exhibition and "Monet Garden" are mainly in the South Garden. You can buy single tickets or a combined ticket for better value. · South Garden Ticket: 45 RMB/person · North Garden Ticket: 15 RMB/person · South and North Garden Combined Ticket: 50 RMB/person · Opening Hours: Currently until April 30, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (last entry at 5:00 PM); after May 1, extended to 5:30 PM. · Flower Exhibition Duration: This European Flower Exhibition runs until April 15, so don’t miss it! Transportation Guide: · Public Transport: The easiest way is to take bus 20 or 315 and get off at the "Zhongshan Botanical Garden" stop. You can also take Metro Line 2 to Muxuyuan Station and transfer to the above buses. · Driving: Navigate to "Nanjing Zhongshan Botanical Garden South Garden Parking Lot," located opposite Gate 1 of Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum. ✨ Travel Tips 1. Wear comfortable shoes: The garden is large, covering 186 hectares, and it takes 2-3 hours to stroll around. 2. Enjoy flowers respectfully: The flower sea is beautiful; please do not step on or enter planting areas for photos. The garden promotes civilized flower viewing. 3. Catch special events: During the flower exhibition, the garden sometimes hosts special events like "Concerts Among Flowers," so keep an eye on official announcements. In short, if you come to Nanjing in spring, don’t just visit Xuanwu Lake for cherry blossoms. Zhongshan Botanical Garden offers a unique, art-filled spring romance that’s definitely worth a special trip to experience a day healed by flowers and colors!