Nanjing Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Nanjing
Where to stay in Nanjing
Xinjiekou
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.
Xuan Wu
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.
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.
Gulou
Gulou is well liked for its mountain views and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Nanjing Drum Tower and Tianfei Palace are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Xinmofanmalu Station or Caochangmen Nanyi Second Division Station to get around.
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.
The Ritz-Carlton, Nanjing
"The hospitality was exceptional. The breakfast is a must have and our cocktails were fantastic at the lobby bar and on the 62 floor."
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Shangri-La Nanjing
"It was an amazing stay. Welcome fruits were fresh and the tea was fabulous! Will definitely come back again."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Nanjing Central Hotel
"Breakfast was good n staff from the restaurant was helpful including the transport concierge. Check in counter staff service was average. Room aircon didn’t work well throughout the stay."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Ascott Xuanwu Lake Nanjing
"Great location with direct access to subway. Clean room with friendly service"
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Kaibin Apartment Nanjing University branch
"Great location. Courteous owners"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Nanjing Kaibin Apartment Zhujianglu Muma
"It was tricky to find the entrance, as other reviewers have mentioned - for reference it is on Lujiali across from the Suwu office building - but the apartments were conveniently located, clean and very comfortable. The staff were also really lovely. There wasn’t a lot of cutlery but the kitchenette ..."
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025
Popular places to visit
Temple of Confucius
You can learn about the history of Nanjing with a visit to Temple of Confucius. Visit the area's temples and shops.
Xuanwu Lake Park
Explore the great outdoors at Xuanwu Lake Park, a lovely green space in Nanjing. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.
Nanjing Presidential Palace
You can study the exhibits at Nanjing Presidential Palace, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Nanjing. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum
You can learn about the history of Nanjing with a visit to Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.
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 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.
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- Temple of Confucius
- Nanjing University
- Xuanwu Lake Park
- Nanjing Presidential Palace
- Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
- Nanjing Olympic Sports Center
- Nanjing International Expo Center
- Niushoushan Forest Park
- Nanjing City Wall
- Nanjing Drum Tower
- Gate of China
- Purple Mountain Observatory
- Nanjing International Youth Cultural Centre
- Nanjing University of Technology
- Linggu Temple
- Xu Garden
- Southeast University
- Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum
- Jiangsu Nanjing TV Tower
- Chaotian Palace
- Hohai University
- Taiping Heavenly Kingdom History Museum
- Zhongshan Mountain National Park
- Nanjing Eye Pedestrian Bridge
