In honour of Mother’s Day, I’m here to reveal some of my mother’s favourite places in Nanjing. After living here for 5 years and having thoroughly explored this city, these are the spots that have stood the test of time. Places both old and new, from where to find an excellent cup of coffee to the best traditional massage in town. All of these recommendations (tried and tested by my lovely mother) are ideal for a perfect Mother’s Day or just a rejuvenating day out around Baijiahu in Jiangning District.
为了庆祝母亲节，我在这里向大家介绍我母亲在南京最喜欢的一些地方。在这里生活了 5 年，彻底探索了这座城市，这些都是经受住时间考验的景点。新旧场所应有尽有，从喝一杯优质咖啡的地方到镇上最好的传统按摩店，应有尽有。所有这些建议（经过我可爱的母亲的尝试和测试）非常适合完美的母亲节或在江宁区白家湖周围度过一个恢复活力的一天。
Start the day with a bit of pampering at Dido Nail Salon on Shuanglong Avenue tucked in the back of Kingmo. Located on the 1st floor, they provide a mani-pedi with a smile. While they might not understand everything if you don’t speak Chinese, they are always willing to try, even if that includes whipping out a translator. They offer a range of colours, brands and other services, such as eyelash extensions, at quite reasonable prices from ¥98-250, depending on what one wants to get done. And mothers want a lot done.
在金墨后面的双龙大道上的 Dido 美甲沙龙享受一下美好的一天，开始新的一天。位于一楼，他们提供微笑的美甲服务。虽然如果你不会说中文，他们可能无法理解所有内容，但他们总是愿意尝试，即使这包括请一名翻译。他们提供一系列颜色、品牌和其他服务，例如睫毛延长，价格相当合理，从 98 日元到 250 日元不等，具体取决于人们想要做什么。母亲们想要做很多事情。
To brunch or to lunch; that is the question. No Worries, the Australian-inspired restaurant/cafe has recently set up in Baijiahu’s 1912 (building 10), having previously been spotted near Xinjiekou. Praised for their beverages and homely feel, they even have their very own culinary library.
吃早午餐或午餐；这就是问题所在。不用担心，这家澳大利亚风格的餐厅/咖啡馆最近在白家湖的1912（10号楼）开业，之前在新街口附近被发现过。他们因其饮料和温馨的感觉而受到赞誉，甚至拥有自己的烹饪图书馆。
A No Worries All Day Brunch consists of a decent range of salads, snacks and pastas, along with their notable selection of desserts, e.g. their upgraded rice pudding or lamington. This is complemented by their atmospheric Australia-themed decor, with a strong focus on key landmarks.
无忧全天早午餐包括一系列不错的沙拉、小吃和面食，以及精选的甜点，例如甜品。他们升级的大米布丁或莱明顿。其大气的澳大利亚主题装饰与主要地标相得益彰。
The coffee and tea selection is excellent, as is that for some unique juice-based beverages, such the ABC which is a blend of apple, beetroot and carrot that is both good for your palate and gut health. Then there is the watermelon strawberry cake which, don’t be fooled, is in fact not a cake, but a smoothie! It stands out as one of their best sellers. On the first floor is also sold a number of Australian imports, ranging from Vegemite, fresh produce, stuffed toys, teas and of course, Tim Tams.
咖啡和茶的选择非常好，还有一些独特的果汁饮料，例如 ABC，它是苹果、甜菜根和胡萝卜的混合物，对您的味觉和肠道健康都有好处。还有西瓜草莓蛋糕，别被骗了，它实际上不是蛋糕，而是冰沙！它是他们最畅销的产品之一。一楼还出售一些澳大利亚进口商品，包括 Vegemite、新鲜农产品、毛绒玩具、茶叶，当然还有 Tim Tams。
We choose to end the day with a massage at O.D. Wellness, located 15 minutes away from Kingmo, at 59-3 Shengtai Xi Lu (accessible via Shengtai Xi Lu Station on Metro Line 3). Equipped with an array of services, varying from foot massages to cupping, their rooms hold up to five people in total; friend number six will just have to wait. You are given a selection of snacks to get you started, while you can even connect your phone to the TV and watch Netflix! A relaxing end to a perfect day.
我们选择在 O.D. 享受按摩来结束这一天。健康中心，距离金墨约15分钟路程，位于胜泰西路59-3号（可从地铁3号线胜泰西路站到达）。他们的房间配备了从足部按摩到拔罐等一系列服务，最多可容纳五人；六号朋友只能等待。我们将为您提供一系列精选小吃来帮助您入门，您甚至可以将手机连接到电视并观看 Netflix！完美一天的轻松结束。
At the less-commercial end of things, and as a flower lover, my mother enjoys a day trip to the quaint village by the name of Suncun, a little less than an hour from Jiangning. Popular for their multi acreage of bright yellow canola and sunflowers, punctuated by the varied pink hues of Zinnia, you’re also able to flower frolic in many other fields. In this dog-friendly village, you’ll also encounter a few stray, yet cared-for, tame dogs wandering around the place.
在商业性较低的方面，作为一名花卉爱好者，我的母亲喜欢去一个名叫孙村的古雅村庄进行一日游，距离江宁不到一个小时的路程。因其大面积的亮黄色油菜籽和向日葵而闻名，点缀着各种粉色的百日草，您还可以在许多其他田地里尽情绽放。在这个对狗友好的村庄里，您还会遇到一些流浪但被照顾的驯服狗在附近闲逛。
Make the most of the summer sun, grab a blanket and lounge under the willows or gaze at the seasonal blooms; a perfect place for the whole family, including pets. Not just this Mother’s Day, but any day.
充分享受夏日的阳光，盖上毯子，在柳树下休息，或者欣赏季节性的花朵；适合全家人（包括宠物）的完美场所。不仅是这个母亲节，而是任何一天。
