Things to Do in Nanjing
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Nanjing Museum
#1 of 29 Things to do in Nanjing | Added 1274 times in trip plans
Art And Culture, River, Historical Site, Family And Kids, Archaeological Site , ...
No.321 Zhongshan East Road, Nanjing 210004, Jiangsu, China
N/A 09:00 am - 04:30 pmDetailsCaiYuanpei, a modern democratic revolutionary and educationist established the Nanjing Museum in 1933. It is the first large-size national museum in China and is a must see for history lovers. Exhibitions in the museum include: The two main buildings showcase historical and revolutionary cultural relics, paintings, calligraphies, and ancient books...Read more about Nanjing MuseumNanjing Museum Tours and Tickets -
Sun Yatsen Mausoleum
#2 of 29 Things to do in Nanjing | Added 2114 times in trip plans
Mountain, Statue, Family And Kids
No.2 Sifangcheng, Zhongshanling Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing 210009, Jiangsu, China
N/A 08:30 am - 05:00 pmDetailsOne of the most revered tourist attractions in Nanjing, the Sun Yatsen mausoleum pays homage to the founding father and the first President of the Republic of China. Situated on the Zhongshan (or Zijin) Mountain, the rolling hills offer a spectacular view, especially at sunset. This extensive mausoleum houses a marble statue of Dr. Sun Yat-sen and ...Read more about Sun Yatsen Mausoleum -
Confucian Temple Area
#3 of 29 Things to do in Nanjing | Added 2183 times in trip plans
Temple, River, Restaurant, Family And Kids, Specialty Shop
Qinhuai, Nanjing 210001, Jiangsu, China
N/A 08:00 am - 10:00 pmDetailsDirectly facing the Northern bank of the Qinhuai River, thisConfucius temple (originally built in 1034) now sits quaintly amidst the souvenir shops and restaurants of the Fuji Miao Pedestrian Street. The temple’s Ming and Qing architectural style is quite charming. Statues of Confucius and his followers line the central courtyard and coloured...Read more about Confucian Temple Area -
Presidential Palace Of Nanjing
#4 of 29 Things to do in Nanjing | Added 1742 times in trip plans
Art Gallery, History Museum, Historical Site, Family And Kids, Exhibition , Heri...
No.292, East Changjiang Road, Baixia District, Nanjing 210018, China
40 CNY 07:30 am - 06:00 pmDetailsChina’s largest modern history museum, this historical palace is a pure treat to history lovers. It used to be a prince dwelling and government office, home to national leaders like Dr.Sun Yat-sen and Chiang Kai-shek. Main highlights include: Centre: Gallery of the former Nationalist Government and the Presidential Government. West: Sun Yat-...Read more about Presidential Palace Of Nanjing -
The Memorial Of The Nanjing Massacre
#5 of 29 Things to do in Nanjing | Added 1492 times in trip plans
Historical Site, Memorial, Statue, Family And Kids, Exhibition
418, Jiangdongmen Street, Nanjing 210009, Jiangsu, China
N/A 08:30 am - 04:30 pmDetailsIn December 1937, the Japanese army occupied Nanjing city and committed horrific acts of violence on its men, women and children. Built on the burial site of the victims of the Nanjing Massacre, a visit to this solemn memorial is immensely moving and eye-opening. This memorial also stands as a symbol of humanity and peace, against the atrocities th...Read more about The Memorial Of The Nanjing Massacre -
Xuanwu Lake
#6 of 29 Things to do in Nanjing | Added 2005 times in trip plans
Play Ground, Walking Area, Entertainment, Family And Kids, Water Sport, Lake, Bo...
No.1 Xuanwu Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing 210042, Jiangsu, China
N/A 06:00 am - 08:00 pmDetailsSituated at the foot of Mt. Zhongshan, it is one of the most famous and protected lakes in Nanjing. The lake gained the name ‘Xuanwu’ because a black dragon was said to live in the lake. The entry to the lake is the historic Xuanwu Gate, part of the Nanjing City wall. Once inside, you will see that the lake is divided into five inter-co...Read more about Xuanwu Lake -
Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum
#7 of 29 Things to do in Nanjing | Added 1875 times in trip plans
Educational Site, Square, Family And Kids, Tomb, Unesco Site
Wengzhong Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing 210018, Jiangsu, China
70 CNY 06:30 am - 06:00 pmDetailsYou will truly experience imperial China when you visit the mausoleum of the Hongwu Emperor and his wife, the founder and first emperor of the Ming Dynasty of China. During his reign, the Hongwu emperor instituted military, administrative, and educational reforms that centeredpower on the emperor. Highlights Include: The Main Tomb of the Emperor a...Read more about Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum -
Nanjing City Wall
#8 of 29 Things to do in Nanjing | Added 1830 times in trip plans
River, Family And Kids, Architecture
Fengtai Rd Qinhuai, Nanjing 210001, Jiangsu China
N/A 08:00 am - 05:00 pmDetailsNanjing is one of the few cities in China to have a surviving ancient wall. Located on the southern bank of the Yangtze River, this masterpiece of Chinese architecture was built by the Hongwu Emperor of the Ming dynasty. Taking 21 years to finish, the Emperor ordered 20 states in 5 provinces to make bricks for the wall. Each brick weighed about 10 ...Read more about Nanjing City Wall -
Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge
#9 of 29 Things to do in Nanjing | Added 1116 times in trip plans
River, Bridge, Historical Site, Family And Kids, Architecture
PukouQu, Nanjing Shi 210000, Jiangsu, China
12 CNY 07:30 am - 06:00 pmDetailsThis impressive road-rail bridge is a source of great Chinese national pride. Built in the 1960s, it is the first bridge solely designed by using Chinese expertise, connecting the two banks of the Yangtze River within a distance of several minutes. One can appreciate the sound architecture, the views of the river and nearby Daqiao Park and the muse...Read more about Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge -
Purple Mountain
#10 of 29 Things to do in Nanjing | Added 1751 times in trip plans
Art And Culture, Mountain, Garden, Park, Observatory, Aquarium, Monument, Family...
Outside Zhongshanmen, Xuanwu District, Nanjing 210018, Jiangsu, China
N/A 24-hrsDetailsOriginally called Jiangshan Mountain, it was renamed to the ‘Purple Mountain’ in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, owing to its purple shale rocks. Highlights include: At the Centre, the national monument, the Sun Yatsen Mausoleum. To the south of the mountain are Zixia Cave, Yiren Spring, Nanjing Underworld Aquarium and Zijin Mountain Observat...Read more about Purple Mountain -
Jiming Temple
#11 of 29 Things to do in Nanjing | Added 1547 times in trip plans
Religious Site, Temple, Family And Kids
No.1 Jiming Temple, Xuanwu District, Nanjing 210008, Jiangsu, China
10 CNY 08:00 am - 05:30 pmDetailsThe Jiming Temple is an active Buddhist temple that overlooks the City Wall and Xuanwu Lake. One of the oldest temples in the city, it was established in 300AD during the Eastern Jin dynasty. Destroyed almost several decades ago, it was rebuilt in 1981.Consists of four major parts: Guanyin Hall Huomeng Building The Medicine Buddha Pagoda, where yo...Read more about Jiming Temple -
Qinhuai River
#12 of 29 Things to do in Nanjing | Added 1385 times in trip plans
River, Ancient Ruin, Family And Kids
Qinhuai District, Nanjing 210001, Jiangsu, China
N/A 24-hrsDetailsYour Nanjing experienceis incomplete without seeing the Qinhuai River. The largest river in the city, its banks bustle with markets and street vendors. It is divided into two parts: The Inner river runs through the heart of the city. The Outer river was once a city moat of ancient Nanjing. Viewing the river scenery from onboard a lantern boat is ...Read more about Qinhuai River -
Zhonghua Gate
#13 of 29 Things to do in Nanjing | Added 1352 times in trip plans
Castle, Family And Kids, Military Area
Qinhuai District, Nanjing 210000, Jiangsu, China
50 CNY 08:30 am - 08:30 pmDetailsA fine work of military construction, this gate is part of a defensive complex that has made it the world’s most complicated castle. Built in the Ming dynasty, this gate was built on the South wall. It consists of 27 tunnels, built to store large quantities of food, weapons and to hold approximately 3000 soldiers. Wide and steep ramps on the ...Read more about Zhonghua Gate -
Pearl Spring Tourist And Holiday Resort
#14 of 29 Things to do in Nanjing | Added 365 times in trip plans
Waterfall, Leisure, Family And Kids, Resort
No.182 Xinma Road, Pukou District, Nanjing 210031, Jiangsu, China
40 CNY 10:00 am - 05:00 pmDetailsDesire a relaxing get away from the city? Pearl Spring offers that peace and other attractions in its 3,700 acre resort. Supposed to bring luck, throw pennies into the Pearl Spring. Camping and barbequing, golfing, rides at the amusement parks, visiting the various zoos and gardens are also galore. One will also see the very impressive replica of t...Read more about Pearl Spring Tourist And Holiday Resort -
Tangshan Regalia - Hot Spring & Spa
#15 of 29 Things to do in Nanjing | Added 409 times in trip plans
Hotel, Mountain, Play, Spa, Resort
No.8 Quanyun Road, Tangshan Hot Spring Resort, Jiangning District, Nanjing 211131, Jiangsu, China
N/A 24-hrsDetailsThe Tangshan Regalia - Hot Spring & Spa is located just a few minutes from must see attractions such as the YangShan Scenic Area, Tangshan Mountain, Ape Caves and Tangshan Qifang where one can see the production of traditional Chinese foods. It offers the best Thai spa and hot spring services, for hotel guests as wells people who want to stop b...Read more about Tangshan Regalia - Hot Spring & Spa
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