Best places to visit in Nanjing

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

逸扉酒店南京新街口店 (Urcove Nanjing Downtown) is a hotel visited during the trip to Nanjing.

明瓦廊 (Ming Wa Alley) is a vibrant food street in Nanjing where the traveler sampled local cuisine.

南京夫子庙 (Nanjing Confucian Temple) area is a location visited in Nanjing.

南京新街口苏宁诺富特酒店 (Novotel Nanjing Central Suning) is a hotel visited in Nanjing.

四川酒家 (Sichuan Restaurant) is where the traveler had breakfast.

汉中门 (Han Zhong Gate) is a gate visited in Nanjing.

南京莫愁湖景区 (Mochou Lake Park) is a park visited in Nanjing.