Xuan Wu Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Nanjing Presidential Palace
From the Chinese Revolution to the nationalist government of the Kuomintang party, this palace has played a part in modern China’s dramatic political upheavals.
Xuanwu Lake Park
Explore the islands, temples, bonsai museum and beautiful flower- and tree-filled gardens of a huge park with an ancient history.
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum
Visit the majestic tomb of the man who ended China’s feudal monarchy and who is known as the father of modern China.
Zhongshan Mountain National Park
Explore the great outdoors at Zhongshan Mountain National Park, a lovely green space in Nanjing. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.
Xu Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Xu Garden, a lovely green space in Nanjing. Wander the lakeside and gardens while you're in the area.
Temple of Confucius
Tour the temple complex where for many years imperial scholars would pray to the philosopher Confucius before sitting their tough examinations.
Activities
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Nanjing Purple Mountain Peak Tour with Ropeway Ride and Linggu Temple Tea Time
2-Day Beijing Private Tour Including the Great Wall from Nanjing by Bullet Train
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Other neighbourhoods around Xuan Wu
Xinjiekou
The restaurants and shopping are a few things visitors like about Xinjiekou. Check out Nanjing Library while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Daxinggong Station or Xinjiekou Station to get around town.
Fuzimiao Area
Well liked for its museums and monuments, Fuzimiao Area is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Temple of Confucius and Taiping Heavenly Kingdom History Museum, and jump on the metro at Fuzimiao Station to get around the city.
Gulou
Gulou is well liked for its mountain views and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Jiangsu Nanjing TV Tower and Nanjing Drum Tower are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Xinmofanmalu Station or Caochangmen Nanyi Second Division Station to get around.
Jian Ye
Get to know Jian Ye and its many features like its bars and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Nanjing Olympic Sports Center and Yangtze, and you can jump on the metro at Xinglongdajie Station or Mengdu Street East Station to get around the city.
Yu Hua Tai
Appreciated for its mountain views and museums, you might consider exploring Yu Hua Tai. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Yangtze, and jump on the metro at Ruanjiandadao Station or Huashenmiao Station to get around the city.
Qixia District
While you're in Qixia District, take in top sights like Zhongshan Mountain National Park or Yangtze, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Qixia Station or Xianlinhu Station.