What to do in Nanjing

Activities, attractions and tours

Temple of Confucius featuring a temple or place of worship and religious elements
Nanjing
Nanjing
Temple of Confucius showing a city, a sunset and a temple or place of worship
Nanjing Presidential Palace featuring a pond

Places to Visit in Nanjing

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Recommended things to do in Nanjing

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What to do in Nanjing

Discover the most popular places to visit in Nanjing

Temple of Confucius showing a city, a sunset and a temple or place of worship

Temple of Confucius

Tour the temple complex where for many years imperial scholars would pray to the philosopher Confucius before sitting their tough examinations.

Temple of Confucius
Xuan Wu Lake Park featuring a park and a lake or waterhole

Xuanwu Lake Park

Explore the islands, temples, bonsai museum and beautiful flower- and tree-filled gardens of a huge park with an ancient history.

Xuanwu Lake Park
Nanjing Presidential Palace showing a castle and heritage architecture as well as a small group of people

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.

Nanjing Presidential Palace
Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall

Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall

You can study the exhibits at Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Nanjing. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.

Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum as well as a large group of people

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.

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum
Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge

Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge

After visiting Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nanjing. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.

Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge

Nanjing Museum

You can study the exhibits at Nanjing Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Nanjing. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.

Nanjing Museum

Nanjing Olympic Sports Center

Catch an event at Nanjing Olympic Sports Center during your trip to Shangxinhe. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the temples in the area.

Nanjing Olympic Sports Center

Nanjing University

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Nanjing University during your trip to Nanjing. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.

Nanjing University

Explore areas of Nanjing

Temple of Confucius featuring a temple or place of worship and religious elements

Xinjiekou

5/5(1 area review)

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.

Xinjiekou
Temple of Confucius which includes signage, religious elements and a temple or place of worship

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.

Fuzimiao Area
Nanjing showing a sunset, night scenes and a river or creek

Xuan Wu

5/5(1 area review)

Xuan Wu is well liked for its bars and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Presidential Palace are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Mount Jiuhua Station or Jimingsi Station to get around.

Xuan Wu
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Jiangning

3/5(1 area review)

Jiangning is well liked for its mountain views and restaurants. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Nan Tang er Ling and Niushoushan Forest Park are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Mozhoudonglu Station or Zhengfang­zhonglu Station to get around.

Jiangning
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Qinhuai Qu

You might enjoy the shopping while in Qinhuai Qu. Temple of Confucius is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Wudingmen Station or Yuhuamen Station to see more of the city.

Qinhuai Qu
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Gulou

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

Gulou is well liked for its mountain views and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Nanjing Drum Tower and Yangtze are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Xinmofanmalu Station or Caochangmen Nanyi Second Division Station to get around.

Gulou

 

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Day trip destinations from Nanjing

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