Top 20 Best Things to Do in Nanjing

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M10***61

Niushou Mountain, the air is so fresh, it instantly lifts my spirits! 🌿 The magnificent Buddha Palace is breathtaking, a feast for the eyes. Walking along the mountain path, the pine trees, bamboo groves, and the golden and orange leaves create a vibrant tapestry of colors, like stepping into an autumn fairytale. 🍂 Sitting on the rocks by the lake for a long time, watching the fallen leaves sway on the water, even our work worries faded away. The tranquility here is a rare treasure in the city. Would you like to experience this peace and quiet?

_We***80

Hongshan Zoo is definitely one of the top zoos in China, and this experience was great! 1. I walked the entire way, except for the bird enclosure. I saw so many animals! I didn't buy the sightseeing bus ticket; walking gave me a much more immersive experience. 2. The zoo is quite large, but every area is well-designed, even the animal information is very detailed, with many hand-drawn panels. 3. The animals were very relaxed, haha. Since I went at midday in winter, many animals were hiding or sleeping, not "working," which was quite interesting. It shows respect for animal behavior. 4. There's a short queue for the "Song of Africa" ​​show, but luckily we saw giraffes grazing outdoors and zebras. Having just seen Zootopia 2, it felt even more fun! 5. I went on a Saturday, and it was indeed very crowded. Popular animal areas, like the panda and white-faced saki monkey enclosures, were extremely packed. 6. Overall, it was a great visit, definitely worth the ticket price!

_cm***31

The scenic area is huge! Even after mentally preparing for at least 20,000 steps, I was still shocked to find myself racking up 30,000 steps in a day! The bald cypress trees at Yanque Lake were mesmerizing, like an oil painting, in the autumn morning light. At Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, listening to history was overwhelming. The music stage was so romantic; I sat down, slowed down, and enjoyed a moment of relaxation. Time was too short; I didn't get to visit Meiling Palace yet. Maybe another time!

浪淘沙carol

Presenting historical themes in a novel way makes it easily accessible to audiences of different backgrounds. The sound, lighting, and audiovisual effects are very modern and magnificent; from afternoon to evening, it's beautiful and provides a great experience.

Anonymous user

Nanjing Confucius Temple is located on Gongyuan Street on the north bank of the Qinhuai River in Qinhuai District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, west of Jiangnan Gongyuan. It is located in the core area of ​​the Nanjing Confucius Temple-Qinhuai River Scenic Belt. It is also known as Nanjing Confucius Temple, Nanjing Confucian Temple, and Wenxuanwang Temple. It is a place dedicated to Confucius and is China's first national highest institution of learning, one of China's four major Confucian temples, a hub of ancient Chinese culture, and a gathering place for the history and culture of Jinling. It was not only the cultural and educational center of Nanjing during the Ming and Qing dynasties, but also the most prestigious cultural and educational architectural complex in the southeastern provinces.

yxj003

The Nanjing Museum effectively functions as the Jiangsu Provincial Museum. It is one of the earliest museums established in China, comprising a history hall, an art hall, a special exhibition hall, a digital hall, a Republican era hall, and an intangible cultural heritage hall. Admission is free and by reservation only; audio guides are available for a fee. The exhibition showcasing the Republican era is quite unique and unlike any other provincial museum I've seen.

海边观潮人

The Presidential Palace in Nanjing, located in Xuanwu District, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, has witnessed the changes of multiple historical periods, from the Han Prince's Palace of the Ming Dynasty to the Viceroy of Liangjiang Office of the Qing Dynasty, then to the Heavenly Kingdom Palace of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom and the Presidential Palace of the Republic of China. It is an important witness to modern Chinese history. The architecture of the Presidential Palace blends Chinese and Western elements, with the exquisite elegance of classical Chinese gardens such as Xuyuan Garden, and Western-style buildings such as the Presidential Palace Gate Tower. It is one of the largest and best-preserved architectural complexes among the modern architectural relics in China.

_uc***52

The museum costs 30 yuan and has three exhibition areas. It is quite large and introduces the historical timeline of the Eastern Wu, Eastern Jin, Song, Qi, Liang and Chen dynasties. There are ruins of palace walls and buildings. The other two exhibition areas introduce the figures and culture of the Six Dynasties. After the visit, I had a basic understanding of the Six Dynasties.

Anonymous user

Jiming Temple is a gentle imprint of time on Nanjing, possessing the solemnity of an ancient temple and the vitality of modern life. Red walls reflect Zen, eaves bear the marks of time; every brick and tile exudes the warmth and solemnity of years gone by.

糯米团子酱酱

Autumn in Nanjing is half poetic at Qixia Mountain! Every year from mid-November to early December, it transforms into a spilled palette of colors, with red maples, ancient temples, and Zen-like tranquility colliding in abundance.✨ Upon entering the mountain gate, you're immediately enveloped in the autumnal atmosphere. Along the winding mountain paths, Japanese maples and trident maples gradually change color, from pale yellow to crimson to deep red, creating incredibly rich layers! Walking up the Qianlong Imperial Road, passing Mingjing Lake, the lakeside pavilion reflects the red maples on the shore, making every snapshot a masterpiece of ancient Chinese style.📸 Qixia Temple, nestled halfway up the mountain, is the finishing touch! The ancient temple's yellow walls and black tiles, paired with the fiery red maples outside, perfectly blend Zen and autumnal beauty. The ginkgo trees in the temple are also turning yellow, their golden leaves rustling softly underfoot on the bluestone slabs, instantly maximizing the ambiance.