Xuan Wu Travel Guide

Nanjing
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Popular places to visit

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Nanjing Presidential Palace

From the Chinese Revolution to the nationalist government of the Kuomintang party, this palace has played a part in modern China’s dramatic political upheavals.

Nanjing Presidential Palace
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Xuanwu Lake Park

5/5(5 reviews)

Explore the islands, temples, bonsai museum and beautiful flower- and tree-filled gardens of a huge park with an ancient history.

Xuanwu Lake Park
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Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum

4/5(1 review)

Visit the majestic tomb of the man who ended China’s feudal monarchy and who is known as the father of modern China.

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum
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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.

Xu Garden
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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.

Zhongshan Mountain National Park
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Nanjing University

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Nanjing University during your trip to Nanjing. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.

Nanjing University

Things to do

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All Inclusive Nanjing City Private Day Tour with Tailor-Made Highlights

Rp5.582.143
Per adult
All Inclusive Nanjing City Private Day Tour with Tailor-Made Highlights
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Nanjing Self-Guided Day Tour with Private Car and Driver Service

Rp2.087.505
Per adult
Nanjing Self-Guided Day Tour with Private Car and Driver Service
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All Inclusive Amazing Nanjing City Highlights Private Day Tour

Rp4.961.304
Per adult
All Inclusive Amazing Nanjing City Highlights Private Day Tour
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Nanjing Private Day Tour of The Republic Era with Lunch

Rp4.855.382
Per adult
Nanjing Private Day Tour of The Republic Era with Lunch
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Nanjing By Night: Qinghuai River Cruise with Authentic Dining Experience

Rp3.061.674
Per adult
Nanjing By Night: Qinghuai River Cruise with Authentic Dining Experience
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Flexible Private Nanjing Independent Tour

Rp2.022.097
Per adult
Flexible Private Nanjing Independent Tour
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Top hotels in Xuan Wu

Novotel Nanjing East Suning
Novotel Nanjing East Suning
4 out of 5
9 Suning Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing, Jiangsu
The price is Rp774.459 per night from 11 Jun to 12 Jun
Rp774.459
per night
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Nanjing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Linggu Temple and Zhongshan Mountain ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (104 reviews)
"👍"

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2023

Novotel Nanjing East Suning
Nanjing Central Hotel
Nanjing Central Hotel
4 out of 5
75 Zhongshan Road, Gulou District, Nanjing, Jiangsu
The price is Rp901.468 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
Rp901.468
per night
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Nanjing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Nanjing Library and Nanjing Presidential ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (158 reviews)
Great stay
"Fantastic location. Restaurants , supermarket Very close by and major shopping centre just across the road.We stayed for six nights. Very attentitive friendly helpful staff who really care about their customers. Would very much recommend."

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

Nanjing Central Hotel
InterContinental Nanjing, an IHG Hotel
InterContinental Nanjing, an IHG Hotel
5 out of 5
1 Zhong Yang Road, Gulou Dist., Nanjing, Jiangsu
The price is Rp1.664.449 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
Rp1.664.449
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Nanjing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Nanjing Drum Tower and Xuanwu lake are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (238 reviews)
"I have stayed in this hotel may times and each time I am amazed how everything is so great in this hotel. From the room, customer service, house cleaning, amazing breakfast.... all and all is perfect."

Reviewed on 6 Jun 2024

InterContinental Nanjing, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Nanjing Xuanwu Lake, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Nanjing Xuanwu Lake, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
No. 199 Longpan Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing
The price is Rp973.588 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
Rp973.588
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Nanjing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Xuanwu Lake Park and ZNC Land are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (48 reviews)
BEWARE hotels.com/google location utterly wrong
"TIP... Beware the incorrect location of this on the Hotels.com etc marker map , or google… it is not just the usual google error in china of a few hundred metres, this is KILOMETRES from where it is shown. It is incorrectly shown on Google mainly (95% of the time) just south of Nanjing railway station. ..."

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2024

Holiday Inn Nanjing Xuanwu Lake, an IHG Hotel
The Westin Nanjing Xuanwu Lake
The Westin Nanjing Xuanwu Lake
5 out of 5
201 Zhong Yang Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu
The price is Rp1.667.354 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
Rp1.667.354
per night
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Nanjing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Xuanwu lake and Xuanwu Lake Park are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (141 reviews)
"Excellent hotel , very nice ambiance, nice staff"

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2024

The Westin Nanjing Xuanwu Lake
Nanjing Kaibin Apartment-Xinjiekou Kairun Branch
Nanjing Kaibin Apartment-Xinjiekou Kairun Branch
3 out of 5
No.132 Zhongshan Rd, 6th Flr, Rm 606, Xuan Wu District, Nanjing, Jiangsu
The price is Rp776.784 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
Rp776.784
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Nanjing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Nanjing Library and ...
7.2/10 Good! (49 reviews)
1-Week Stay in Nanjing
"Overall, we had a pleasant stay here. The washer/dryer was a godsend and allowed us to pack light for our 2-week trip to China. The manager's office was a little off-putting with the clutter. We had trouble finding the building and when we tried to call to get directions, the phone number didn't ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2020

Nanjing Kaibin Apartment-Xinjiekou Kairun Branch
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Other neighbourhoods around Xuan Wu

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Xinjiekou

5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

Xinjiekou
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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.

Fuzimiao Area
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Gulou

4/5(6 area reviews)

Gulou is well liked for its mountain views and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Nanjing Drum Tower and Jiangsu Nanjing TV Tower are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Xinmofanmalu Station or Caochangmen Nanyi Second Division Station to get around.

Gulou
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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 Jiangsu Grand Theatre, and you can jump on the metro at Xinglongdajie Station or Mengdu Street East Station to get around the city.

Jian Ye
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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.

Yu Hua Tai
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Qixia District

While you're in Qixia District, take in top sights like Zhongshan Mountain National Park or Yangtze, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Qixia Station or Xianlinhu Station.

Qixia District

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