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 Presidential Palace and Xuanwu lake 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.
Jiangning
Jiangning is well liked for its mountain views and restaurants. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Niushoushan Forest Park and Yangtze are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Mozhoudonglu Station or Zhengfangzhonglu 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.
Gulou
Gulou is well liked for its mountain views and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Nanjing Drum Tower and Yangtze are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Xinmofanmalu Station or Caochangmen Nanyi Second Division Station to get around.
Jinling Hotel Nanjing
For the room the hotel provided to us, for the first night, while was taking a shower, the roof right above the shower head had leaking, not just small dripping rather fast. We complained to the room attendant. Because it was very late in the night, we were too exhausted to let the repair person ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
The Ritz-Carlton, Nanjing
My stay at the Ritz Carlton Nanjing was very nice. The staff was friendly and the amenities were nice. There was some wear and tear in my hotel suite which was kinda surprising to me. I would think they would replace or fix the furniture in the rooms that were worn. My room was nicely decorated for ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Shangri-La Nanjing
Very pleasant stay! Only one suggestion: the placemats for the breakfast (fantastic selection of foods) area should not contain adds of any kind and shape.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 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
There is no sign of hotel or anything. When I got there, there was a security downstairs and he was yelling at me and no help. I have to wait for someone passed by and someone help me to call that reception guy to come and get me downstairs. They don’t have reception desk at all. They use as one ...
Reviewed on 2 Jan 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.
Zhongshan Mountain National Park
Explore the great outdoors at Zhongshan Mountain National Park, a lovely green space in Nanjing. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.
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- Temple of Confucius
- Xuanwu Lake Park
- Nanjing Olympic Sports Center
- Nanjing Presidential Palace
- Nanjing University
- Nanjing International Expo Center
- Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
- Niushoushan Forest Park
- Nanjing Drum Tower
- Southeast University
- Purple Mountain Observatory
- Zhongshan Mountain National Park
- Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum
- Nanjing University of Technology
- Nanjing City Wall
- Xu Garden
- Nanjing International Youth Cultural Centre
- Chaotian Palace
- Gate of China
- Hohai University
- Taiping Heavenly Kingdom History Museum
- Linggu Temple
- Nanjing Eye Pedestrian Bridge
- Tianshengqiao Scenic Area
