Nanjing’s Secret Sakura Haven—Blissfully Blooming at Xuanwu Lake

#cherryblossom25 Forget the crowds—Xuanwu Lake is quietly stealing the show this cherry blossom season. The blossoms are nearly in full bloom, scattered all around the park, and the best part? It’s blissfully uncrowded. Take your time, find your angle, and let the pink petals do the magic. Here are 4 must-shoot sakura spots in Xuanwu Lake: 1. Fangqiao Bridge Connecting Yingzhou and Liangzhou, this bridge is lined with blooming sakura trees and has Zifeng Tower in the backdrop. For the best angle, head up to the elevated stairs on Liangzhou. 2. Yingqiao Bridge Located in Sakura Island (樱洲), this bridge is surrounded by dense blossoms. Frame it with the lake reflection and skyline—dreamy and cinematic. 3. Guanpu Pavilion Tucked beside a small artificial lake with cherry trees along the shore, reflections on the water with ancient city walls and Zifeng Tower make this spot pure poetry. 4. Jiefangmen Gate For drone users, this is gold—cherry blossoms, Nanjing’s ancient city wall, and Jiming Temple all in one frame.