Xuan Wu Travel Guide
Nanjing
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Jiming Temple
You can find out about the history of Nanjing with a stop at Jiming Temple. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.
Top hotels in Xuan Wu
Nanjing Central Hotel
"Pan, Liu, Dong, and He are very helpful."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
The Westin Nanjing Xuanwu Lake
"Wonderful"
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
InterContinental Nanjing by IHG
"Gym has a few threadmills, stairmasters, weights and there is a shopping mall accessible from the hotel lobby. Rooms kept clean especially frombthe cleaning crew of floor 61!🙂"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Ascott Xuanwu Lake Nanjing
"Great location with direct access to subway. Clean room with friendly service"
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Nanjing Xuanwu Lake by IHG
"Yes"
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Ming Hotel Nanjing - MGallery Collection
"Very good"
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
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.
