Xuan Wu Travel Guide
Nanjing





Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

Xu Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Xu Garden, a lovely green space in Nanjing. Wander the lakeside and gardens while you're in the area.

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.
Top hotels in Xuan Wu

Nanjing Central Hotel
The room was clean and great location. Staff was super accommodating. 10/10 recommend
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025

The Westin Nanjing Xuanwu Lake
Clean room, ease access to all transportations.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025

InterContinental Nanjing by IHG
The location was excellent and the view from 45 floor was breath taking.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Ascott Xuanwu Lake Nanjing
The manager Sam was truly amazing. We were a party of 13 and he took care of us as if we were his only client. The property is also amazing. We will definitely be staying here again.
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025

Ming Hotel Nanjing - MGallery Collection
Great location, bigger than other hotel room.
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Nanjing Xuanwu Lake by IHG
The room was smelly and it didn’t look very clean.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Xuan Wu

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.

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 Yangtze are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Xinmofanmalu Station or Caochangmen Nanyi Second Division Station to get around.

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.

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.
Xuan Wu Travel Guide
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- Nanjing Presidential Palace
- Xuanwu Lake Park
- Nanjing University
- Southeast University
- Nanjing City Wall
- Nanjing International Expo Center
- Linggu Temple
- Zhongshan Mountain National Park
- Purple Mountain Observatory
- Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum
- Xu Garden
- Zhifeng Tower
- Nanjing University of Science and Technology
- Jiming Temple
- Nanjing Agricultural University
- China Pharmaceutical University
