NanjingEnglish
Places to Go
Scenic Spots
Release time: 2024-05-11 Source: Nanjing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism

Dr.Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum

The Boaifang, tomb passage,mausoleum gate,stele pavilion,ancestral hall and tomb chambers are arranged on the central axis of the Dr.Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum from south to north.The words engraved on the three arches of the ancestral hall represent the core idea of “Three Principles of the People”proposed by Sun Yat-sen.

Add:No.7 Shixiang Road,Xuanwu District

Transport:1000 meters walk from Exit 1,Muxuyuan Station,Metro Line 2

Ticket:free

Opening hours:08:30~17:00

(ancestral hall and tomb chamber closed on Mondays)


Ming Xiaoling Scenic Area

Ming Xiaoling is the mausoleum of Zhu Yuanzhang,thefounding emperor of China's Ming Dynasty,and Queen Ma.Being the largest emperor's mausoleum in Nanjing,it marks the highest achievement of architecture and stone carving art in the early Ming Dynasty.The tomb area is mainly divided into two parts:the mausoleum winding spirit path(shendao)and the main part of the tomb.in 2003,Ming Xiaoling was listed as the World Cultural Heritage by the United Nations.

Add:No.7 Shixiang Road,Xuanwu District

Transport:500 meters walk from Exit 1,Muxuyuan Station,Metro Line 2

Opening hours:March-November 06:30~17:30

December-February next year 07:00~17:30

Ticket:70 CNY/person


Meiling Palace

The light-yellow exterior walls are elegant and delicate and the roof is covered by green glazed tiles,where more than 1,000 phoenixes are carved.Looking at it from above,many Chinese parasol trees stand along the ring roads,and the Meiling Palace is inlaid in the center.

Add:No.9 Zhongshan Mausoleum,Xuanwu District

Transport:1000 meters walk from Exit 1,Metro Line 2 Muxuyuan Station

Opening hours:7:30-18:00 

Ticket:30 CNY/person


Plum Blossom Hill Lake

Nanjing Plum Blossom Hill is the largest among the four plum blossom gardens in China.Every year in the spring,the plum blossom blooms all over the mountains and people can see the flowers everywhere and smell them from far away.An endless stream of people come here to appreciate the plum blossom,so it is titled as "China's Top 1 Plum Blossom Hill".

Add:No.7 Shixiang Road,Xuanwu District

Transport:1000 meters walk from Exit 1,Muxuyuan Station,Metro Line 2 Opening hours:06:30~18:30


Music Stage

First built in 1933,it is mainly used when the ceremony memorizing Dr.Sun Yat-sen is held.The architectural style is a combination of Chinese and western elements.On the stage,there will be groups of white pigeons flying.You can stop for a while and feed the pigeons.

Add:In Dr.Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum,No.7,Shixiang Road,Xuanwu District

Transport:1000 meters walk from Exit 1,Muxuyuan Station,Metro Line 2

Opening hours:06:30~18:30 

Ticket:10 CNY/person


Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall

The Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall is specially built for the collection of Dr.Sun Yat-sen's objects.It is now a classic rhyme of Dr.Sun Yat-sen,and also exhibits valuable historical materials such as the Feng'an Dadian.

Add:Cangjinglou,No.7 Shixiang Road,Xuanwu District

Transport:1000 meters walk from Exit 1,MuxuyuanStation,Metro Line 2

Opening hours:09:00~16:30 

Ticket:free


The Confucius Temple

The Confucius Temple,the place to worship the Confucius,reflects cultural flavor thousands of years ago.In the scenic area,ancient sites,gardens,painted boats,busy streets,pavilions,and local customs are all integrated.The Confucius Temple is one of the four major Confucian temples in China and a famous tourist attraction at both home and abroad.Every year during the Spring Festival,the lantern show and fairs will be held along the banks of Qinghuai River,showing the reputation of “the best show ever in the world".

Add:No.152 Gongyuan Road,Qinhuai District

Transport:400 meters walk from Exit 4,Fuzimiao Station,Metro Line 3

Ticket:free (fees required for some altractions)

Opening hours:all day


Laomendong (Old Gate East) Historic District

Laomendong Historic District,titled as "the root of Nanjing"reminds us of many old memories of this city. After getting used to the hustle and bustle in the busy city,why don't you try to slow down a little bit and enjoy the lifestyle of older generations,a relaxing life supposed to have,or the delicious Nanjing cuisine on this ancient road?You are exploring the historical treasures buried deep.

Add:No.63-2,Jianzi Alley,Fuzimiao Street,Qinhuai District

Transport:700 meters walk from Exit 2,Wudingmen Station,Metro Line 3 

Opening hours:all day


Zhanyuan Garden

As the only Ming Dynasty palace open to the public, Zhanyuan Garden is known as the "First Garden of Jinling".There are magnificent ancient architecture and complex of Ming and Qing Dynasties,steep rockery, and quiet pavilions.It's especially ideal for a night tour because of the incredibly beautiful scenery.

Add:No.128 Zhanyuan Road,Qinhuai District

Transport:600 meters walk from Exit 4,Sanshanjie Station,Metro Line 1

Ticket:30 CNY/person (daytime)60 CNY/person (night)

Opening hours:09:00~21:00(closed on Mondays)


The Grand Bao'en Temple Heritage and Scenic Area

The Grand Bao'en Temple Heritage and Scenic Area is the largest and best preserved temple park in China.World-class treasures such as the Buddha's Parietal-bone relic,Resonance (ganying) Buddha's Relic,Buddha &His Principal Disciples Relics,and Seven-Treasure Pagoda of King Asoka have been unearthed successively,surprising the Buddhist circle.It is not only a temple of Buddhist art,but also a holy place for tourists and believers to worship and a spiritual home of experiencing the culture of repaying grace.

Add:No.1 Yuhua Road,Zhonghuamenwai,Nanjing 

Transport:900 meterswalk from Exit 2,Zhonghuamen Station,Metro Line 1 

Ticket:90 CNY/person

Opening hours:08:30~17:30(closed on Wednesdays of the last week of each month)


Wuyi Alley

Wuyi Alley is the residence of the two wealthy family of Wang and Xie in Jin Dynasty.The members of both families like to wear Wuyi to show their dignity.That's how the alley got the name.Now in Wuyi Alley,Wang Dao &Xie An Memorial Museum has been built to display how the two families changed as the time goes by.It is a good place to experience the ancient touch of the city.

Add:No.81 Dashiba Road,Qinhuai District

Transport:800 meters walk from Exit 3,Wudingmen Station,Metro Line 3 

Ticket:free

Opening hours:09:00~21:00


Painted Boat Night Cruise on Qinghuai River 

To explore the dreamlike life on Qinhuai River, a boat tour is a must. As the night falls, take a boat tour in the hazy night. Starting the cruise from Banchi pier of Fuzimiao, pass by Bailuzhou Park, Qicai Water Street, Donguanmen, Zhonghuamen, and then go back to the pier. The whole cruise is about 4.8km, takes 50 minutes. The boat passes by the carved pillars on both sides of the river and the light reflects clearly in the Qinhuai River, forming a fascinating view that cannot be described with words.

Add: No. 152 Gongyuan Road, Qinhuai District

Transport: 500 meters walk from Exit 2, Fuzimiao Station, Metro Line 3

Ticket: Daytime 80 CNY; night tour 100 CNY

Opening hours: Daytime 9:00-18:30 Night 18:30-22:00


Nanjing Eye Pedestrian Bridge

With the simple and elegant appearance,the Bridge isdynamic and elegant at the same time.It is the first bridge built for pedestrians for sightseeing purposes. The main tower looks like human eyes,that's why it got the name of "Nanjing Eye".The cables on both sides of the bridge are like wings,reaching up to the sky,and pedestrians walking on the bridge are just as notes jumping and flowing on the strings.

Add:Cross-river Predestine Bridge,Jiangxinzhou, Jianye District

Transport:Yuantong Station of Metro Line 2/10, change to tram car Line 1 to Jiangshandajie Station


Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge

The Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge is the first double-deck bridge for both railway and highway designed and built independently by China,which is of great significance in the history of bridges in China and the world.As a landmark of Nanjing City and a cultural symbol of Nanjing .

Add:50 meters northeast of the intersection of Daqiao South Road and Jianning Road,Gulou District


The Yuejiang Tower

The Yuejiang Tower,which is adjacent to the YangtzeRiver,is surrounded by the City Wall and moats.The color of the whole architecture is bright and brilliant.On the two wings,tourists can enjoy the scenery of the Yangtze River.It has become one of the landmarks of Nanjing.

Add:No.202 Jianning Road,Gulou District

Transport:200 meters walk from Xingzhongmen Stop,Bus Line 10Ticket:40 CNY/person

Opening hours:09:00~16:00


Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone

The Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone is named after the two peaks on the top of the mountain which resemble the double horns of ox.It is a famous Buddhist mountain in China and the birthplace of Niutou Zen culture. Within the scenic area,there is not only marvelous natural landscape,but also delicate manual works such as palaces, towers, and other architectural complex with detailed carvings.The Buddha's Parietal-bone relic,which has drawn the attention of the whole world,has been enshrined here for a long time.

Add:No.18,Ningdan Avenue,Jiangning District

Opening hours:09:00~17:30

Ticket:160 CNY/person


Qixia Mountain Scenic Area

Qixia Mountain,known as “Jinling's No.1 Magnificent Mountain",is one of China's four great maple viewing spots. Qixia Temple,the famous ancient temple of the Southern Dynasties,is located here.Tourists and visitors keep coming and the incense never stops throughout the year.There are many relics from the Six Dynasties,which are the essence of culture of religion,emperor,stone carving,etc.Experts call this place as "the natural geological museum'.

Add:No.88 Qixia Street,aixia District

Opening hours:09.00~17:00

Ticket:peak season 40 CNY/person

low season 25 CNY/person


Huanglongxian Tea Culture Village

In Huanglongxian Village,there are green tea gardens and dense bamboo forests everywhere.The stretching mountains and beautiful waters make the place look like a paradise on earth.This is a resort featuring tea culture and is known as one of the “Top Ten Beautiful villages in China".Cycling,fishing,and having a cup of tea here are the first choices for urbanite to get close to nature and relax.

Add:No.1,Longfang Road,Paifang Community, Jiangning Street,Jiangning District

Opening hours:all day

Ticket:free


Muyan Binjiang Scenic Area

The Muyan Binjiang Scenic Area starts from Yanziji in the east to Shangyuanmen in the west,with undulating Mufu Mountain on one side and the magnificent Yangtze River on the other.Along the belt area,there are fascinating mountains and rivers,as well as countless famous tourist attractions.The saying goes like "Among the beautiful lands of the ancient city Jinling,the northern suburb is the best part".Indeed,it is a place where visitors can enjoy the great view of the river from high places within Nanjing city.

Add:No.9,Yongji Avenue,Qixia District

Opening hours: all day

Ticket:free(fees required for some areas within the belt)


Jinniu Lake Scenic Area

The vegetation coverage rate of Jinniu Lake Scenic Area is as high as 96%.The sound ecological environment brings Jinniu Lake the reputation of“natural oxygen bar'.This place with profound history has beautiful legends about Zhu Yuanzhang,the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty.The well-known song "Jasmine Flower",which is so popular that Chinese people regard it as "another national anthem",is composed here.

Add:No.58,Jinniu Lake Tourist Resort,Baibaiqiao Town,Luhe District

Opening hours:09:00~17:00

Ticket:36 CNY/person


Barolo Eco Valley

Barolo Eco Valley is surrounded by mountains on three sides with the attractive scenery throughout the four seasons.There is a variety of facilities for fun, such as barbecue square,fishing center and adventure park.

Add:No.358,Zhujin Road,Zhuzhen Town,Luhe District

Opening hours:08:00~17:30

Ticket:60 CNY/person


Tianshengqiao Scenic Area

Here, you can get on a boat to feast your eyes with the beautiful scenery of "the little Three Gorges in Jiangnan"; or you can enjoy the sea of flowers and travel on the rainbow slideways...The most beautiful scenery and many fun activities are waiting for you!

Add:No.500 Tianshengqiao Road,Honglan Street, Lishui District

Opening hours:08:00~17:00

Ticket:December 1-February 28 the next year,June1-August 31,20 CNY/personMarch 1-May 31,September 1 -November 30,30CNY/person


Shishanxia Tourist Village

Shishanxia is an ancient village with a history of nearly a thousand years.The original villagers here opened farmhouses,rice cake shops,small inns,etc.It is a good choice to come here to take a walk along the old streets,appreciate folk crafts,and taste the delicious homemade dishes.During holidays,the villagers will hold Lishui New Year Shopping Festival,sing operas, and perform lion dancing.

Add:Shishanxia Vilage,Jingqiao Town,Lishui District

Opening hours:all day

Ticket:free


Gaochun Old Street

Gaochun Old Street is adjacent to Gucheng Lake.It is a"一"-shaped street beside the water.The architecture is of ancient and elegant style with grey bricks and tiles.It is one of the best-preserved old streets of Ming and Qing Dynasties in Jiangsu Province and has been titled as "the Top 1 ancient street of Jinling".

Add:No.114,Zhongshan Dajie District,Chunxi Town, Gaochun District

Opening hours:08:30~17:00

Ticket:free


Qixia Ancient Town

Qixia Ancient Town is built under the concept of "Qixia·Zen·Temple".A total of nine zones will be developed including Qixia Gudu Business Zone,Ancient Explore Leisure Zone,intangible cultural heritage Display Zone,Wenfeng Tower Cultural Innovation Zone,and Zen Open Community,etc.The ancient town will witness its prosperity again.Here,you can enjoy the fun from both shopping and zen-based healthy life!

Add:No.88 Qixia Street,Qixia District


Jiming Temple

As one of the oldest Buddhist temples in China,JimingTemple is the center of Buddhism in China during the Southern Dynasties.Every spring,the cherry blossom attracts many visitors.When the new year arrives,people come here to pray for good luck.

Add:No.1 Jimingsi Road,Xuanwu District

Transport:1000 meters walk from Exit 1,JimingsiStation,Metro Line 3

Ticket:10 CNY/person

Opening hours:07:00~17:30


Linggu Temple

Linggu Temple was originally named Kaishan Temple.Given the new name "Linggu Temple"in Ming Dynastyby Zhu Yuanzhang,it was also called "the world's first Zen forest".It was one of the three largest Buddhist temples in Ming Dynasty.

Add:No.2 Linggu Temple,Xuanwu District

Opening hours:06:30~18:00

Ticket:35 CNY/person


City Wall of the Ming Dynasty

The City Wall is built along the mountains.It is the world's longest,largest and best-preserved ancient city wall.Nothing would be more relaxing than walking on the wall during the sunset while seeing the crowds in Jiming Temple and the glittering water of Xuanwu Lake.

Add:In Xuanhu Lake Park,No.1 Xuanwu Alley,Xuanwu District

Transport:900 meters walk from Exit 5,Jimingsi Station,Metro Line 3

Opening hours:all day

Ticket:free (fees required for some attractions)


Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo

Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo has developed the three major zones to be visited:the litle Hongshan area for birds,the big Hongshan area for beasts,and Fangniushan (pasture)area for herbivores and primates.Over 300 species of rare animals from all over the world can be seen here.In the zoo,there are also amusement facilities.such as Children's Park,5D Dynamic Cinema,etc.

Add:No.168 Heyan Road,Xuanwu District

Transport:500 meters walk from Exit 1,Hongshan Zoo Station,Metro Line 1

Opening hours:08:00~16:30 

Ticket:40 CNY/person


Zhongshan Botanical Garden

Zhongshan Botanical Garden is the first national botanical garden in China.Built in 1929,it was formerly known as the "Memorial Botanical Garden of Mr.Sun Yat-sen".It is titled as "Botanic Fairyland",one of the forty-eight scenes in Jinling.

Add:No.1 Xuanwu Alley,Xuanwu District

Transport:400 meters walk from Exit 3,Xuanwumen Station,Metro Line 1

Ticket: south garden 45 CNY/person

north garden 15 CNY/person

Opening hours:08:30~17:00


Nanjing Underwater World

You can walk in the transparent tunnel and feel the whole ocean above your head.It is wonderful to see fishes in different shapes,coral reefs in various colors,and all kinds of marine life species swimming around you,plus the attractive mermaid performance.No wonder tourists from all over the world want to come here and have a look.

Add:No.8 Sifangcheng,Xuanwu District

Opening hours:08:30~17:00

Ticket:180 CNY/person


1912 Fashion Block

The L-shaped Nanjing 1912 Fashion Block surrounding the famous tourist attraction Presidential Palace .It is composed of 19 government-style buildings of the Republic of China, as well as four large squares named Taiping,Boai,Gonghe,and Xinshji. While integrating Chinese and European architectural styles,the buildings also reflect the elements of modern times,fashion and business.Bars,restaurants and leisure activities are all available here,making it the most popular leisure district in Nanjing.

Add:No.8 Changjianghou Street,Xuanwu District

Transport:500 meters walk from Exit 5,DaxinggongStation,Metro Line 2

Opening hours:all day


Shuimu Qinhuai Art Block

Shuimu Qinhuai Art Block connects Nanjing University of the Arts in the east and Qinhuai River in the west. Along the street,there are Yunjin Pavilions,vintage shops,coffee shops,painting exhibition halls,bars.As a new landmark for culture and art in Nanjing,it has attracted plenty of young people.

Add:Back Street of NUA,No.99 Shitoucheng Road,Gulou District

Transport:800 meters walk from Exit 1,Caochangmen/NUAJSSNU Station,Metro Line 4

Ticket:free

Opening hours:all day


Copyright 2024 Nanjing China All Rights Reserved 2024 Total visits:213921