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.
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 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.
Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall
You can study the exhibits at Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Nanjing. 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.
Top hotels in Gulou
Shangri-La Nanjing
Very nice place and Hotel, clean and with a freat city and Lake.view.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning
Do not imagine yourself staying in a five stars hotel. This is a very old property. The furniture and amenities are old and beat up. The staff is friendly and competent. The cleaning crew is very friendly and did a good job. The issues arise from the property showing its age that’s all. If you want ...
Reviewed on 26 May 2025
Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG
The hotel is nice and clean. But the transportation around the area is not convenient as it is located out of the main part of the city. Also, there are not a lot of options for shopping and dining nearby. But the staff is really great, very nice and helpful.
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025
Hilton Nanjing Riverside
I liked this hotel very much
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2025
Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites
Not bad
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Gulou
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.
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.
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.
Jian Ye
Get to know Jian Ye and its many features like its bars and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Nanjing Olympic Sports Center and Yangtze, and you can jump on the metro at Xinglongdajie Station or Mengdu Street East Station to get around the city.
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.
Yu Hua Tai
Appreciated for its mountain views and museums, you might consider exploring Yu Hua Tai. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Yangtze, and jump on the metro at Ruanjiandadao Station or Huashenmiao Station to get around the city.
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- Nanjing Drum Tower
- Hohai University
- Jiangsu Nanjing TV Tower
- Nanjing University of Technology
- Qingliangshan Park
- Tianfei Palace
- Mufushan Scenic Area
- Temple of Confucius
- Xuanwu Lake Park
- Nanjing Olympic Sports Center
- Nanjing University
- Nanjing Presidential Palace
- Niushoushan Forest Park
- Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
- Nanjing City Wall
- Southeast University
- Gate of China
- Nanjing International Expo Center
- Yangtze
- Purple Mountain Observatory
- Xu Garden
- Nanjing International Youth Cultural Centre
- Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum
- Zhongshan Mountain National Park
- Linggu Temple
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