Jishan Temple Peach Blossom Festival
When: officially on April 11th.
(If it rains, it will be postponed to April 12-April 13)
Activities
Sheshan Market, Spring Festival, Bazaar
Traditional handicrafts such as Jinling folding fan, paper-cutting, Tanghua and so on gather the wisdom of artisans and have great charm. Come to Sheshan Market, Taobao shopping, and bring home your favorite handmade cultural and creative products to your heart's content!
Song and Dance Performances
During the event, you can enjoy the unique charm of traditional Chinese culture and feast your eyes on wonderful folk songs and dances!
Creative Kite Flying Competition
The sun is shining in Xulai and the breeze is pleasant. This is a good time to fly kites! Come to Mount Qixia, DIY handmade kites with your kids and fly your creativity!
Nanjing Luoyang Peony (Paeonia) Festival
Peonies have been loved by literati since ancient times. As we all know, "Luoyang peony is the best in the world". Nanjing Muyan Riverside Scenic Area has specially imported peonies from Luoyang, which is the "national flower", providing the best peony viewing base for flower lovers.
Theme: Falling Flowers and Rhythm
Activity: April 1 to May 10, 2008
Location: Muyan Riverside Scenic Area Yangtze River Guanyin Scenic Spot
Travel Tips
Bus:
Line 1: Metro Line 3/Exit 2 of Shangyuanmen Station, public ****bicycle ride along Yongji Avenue, or change to Bus No. 307/WuMaDu Station and walk to it; (Wumadu is very far away)
Route 2: Bus No. 8/ Yanziji Station, then transfer to No.101 Road/Ertaidong Station at Yanziji.
Driving: Xiaozhuang - Heyan Road - Yanziji Park - Yongji Avenue - Yangtze River Guanyin Scenic Spot Visitor Center
(Bus and driving are the two modes of travel, and the destination can be navigated to the Nanjing Yangtze River Guanyin Scenic Spot Visitor Center)
Straddling Flower Duo Flower Market
In the season of spring blossoms, you can not only enjoy the gorgeous spring flowers, but also the Huayang Market is waiting for you to visit!
A variety of creative, handmade, intangible cultural heritage, ceramic art, floral art, and colorful paintings will be displayed at the market for you to choose from! Accompanied by the fragrance of flowers, stroll through the market here and pick up your favorite goodies
Market time: April 18-April 19, 9:00-17:30.
(Note: rainy days postponed for a week)
Location: Bagua Island, Shangmo Flower Street, Shangmo Plaza.