Best places to visit in Nanjing

The area outside Confucius Temple (Fuzimiao) features pedestrian streets filled with tourist shops selling souvenirs and accessories, along with food stalls.

The Nanjing City Wall, built during the Ming Dynasty, is one of the best-preserved ancient city walls in the world, stretching for 25 km, offering panoramic views and a glimpse into Nanjing’s historic defense systems.

The Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum honors the father of modern China and features a blend of Chinese and Western architecture with sweeping views of the surrounding area.

The Presidential Palace showcases a blend of Chinese and Western architectural styles with gardens, courtyards, and exhibition halls, serving as a museum of the country's political history.

Xuanwu Lake, located in Xuanwu Park, is a peaceful retreat in the city with five islands connected by arched bridges, offering temples, pagodas, tea houses, and opportunities for boating.

The Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum is the grand tomb of Zhu Yuanzhang, the founder of the Ming Dynasty, and is one of China’s most impressive historical sites with a grand processional route lined with stone statues.

The Nanjing Museum houses an extensive collection of historical artifacts, including ancient pottery, calligraphy, and paintings, offering insight into Nanjing’s cultural and historical significance.

InterContinental Nanjing is a great accommodation option located in the city center of Nanjing.

南京大排档 (Nanjing Impressions) is a restaurant where the traveler ate.

An ancient temple nestled on the banks of Xuanwu Lake, offering a peaceful retreat with stunning views and intricate architecture.

A memorial hall in Western Nanjing dedicated to the victims of the Nanjing Massacre, where Japanese soldiers committed extensive acts of violence, resulting in an estimated 300,000 deaths.

A restored historical street in Nanjing with tea houses, shops, restaurants, boutique hotels, and museums showcasing local culture. It's recommended to visit at night for the beautiful lights.

A high-end shopping mall in the heart of Nanjing, featuring international luxury brand flagship stores and uniquely designed washrooms that have become a popular photo spot.

An ancient temple nestled on the banks of Xuanwu Lake, offering a peaceful retreat with stunning views and intricate architecture.

The Confucius Temple, built in 1034, is dedicated to Confucius and includes a temple, study hall, and the largest Imperial examination hall, offering cultural significance and scenic beauty with nearby local snacks and shops.

Laomendong is a place that, despite its cool Starbucks, the narrator does not recommend due to a lack of activities and being hard to navigate.

The Qinhuai River meanders through Nanjing, offering scenic views of traditional architecture, vibrant riverside activities, boat rides, and local cuisine.

Purple Mountain is a major natural and historical area in Nanjing with over 200 scenic spots, including the Ming Dynasty tomb and Dr. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, known for its purple mist at dawn and dusk.

南京大屠杀纪念馆是为了纪念1937年南京大屠杀中的受害者而建，馆内陈列着历史文件、照片和文物，旨在向人们讲述那段历史，并呼吁和平。

Nanjing Goldstar Hotel is a well-regarded hotel in Nanjing.

Hanting Hotel is a hotel option in Nanjing.

明孝陵 (Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum) 是明朝开国皇帝朱元璋及其皇后的陵墓，是中国现存最大的皇陵之一，以其宏伟的建筑群和精美的石雕艺术而闻名。

南京博物院是中国三大国家级博物馆之一，拥有超过40万件珍贵文物，展示了中国从古至今的辉煌历史。

中山陵是近代中国伟大的革命先驱孙中山先生的陵墓，位于紫金山南麓，整个陵墓依山而建，气势恢宏。

灵谷寺是一座隐藏在紫金山脚下的千年古刹，始建于梁代，历经沧桑，至今仍散发着古老而神秘的气息。