Xuan Wu Travel Guide

Nanjing

A traditional pagoda surrounded by lush greenery, with a modern skyscraper in the background.
A staircase with wooden railings leading to a seating area with tables and chairs.
A traditional Chinese gate with intricate designs and illuminated decorations.
A cluster of traditional round-roofed buildings surrounded by terraced fields.
A large tree with extensive roots overhanging a stone pathway by a body of water.

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A serene lakeside with a wooden dock, rowboats, and a small pavilion.

Xuanwu Lake Park

8.8/10 (54 reviews)
Explore the islands, temples, bonsai museum and beautiful flower- and tree-filled gardens of a huge park with an ancient history.
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Things to do

Flexible Private Nanjing Independent Tour

Flexible Private Nanjing Independent Tour

Rp2.335.421
per adult
Flexible Private Nanjing Independent Tour
Shanghai to Nanjing Bullet Train Trip | Explore Must-See Sights

Shanghai to Nanjing Bullet Train Trip | Explore Must-See Sights

Rp9.090.231
per adult
Shanghai to Nanjing Bullet Train Trip | Explore Must-See Sights
Nanjing Private English Tour Guide Service

Nanjing Private English Tour Guide Service

Rp2.637.417
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nanjing Private English Tour Guide Service
Sun Yatsen Mausoleum

Flexible Private Nanjing City Highlights Day Tour

Rp4.839.789
per adult
Flexible Private Nanjing City Highlights Day Tour
Private Nanjing Day Tour from Shanghai by Bullet Train

Private Nanjing Day Tour from Shanghai by Bullet Train

Rp10.679.682
per adult
Private Nanjing Day Tour from Shanghai by Bullet Train
Half day Tour Purple Mountain and Ming Tomb - World Heritage

Half day Tour Purple Mountain and Ming Tomb - World Heritage

Rp3.684.765
per adult
Half day Tour Purple Mountain and Ming Tomb - World Heritage
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Top hotels in Xuan Wu

InterContinental Nanjing by IHG

InterContinental Nanjing by IHG

5 out of 5
1 Zhong Yang Road Nanjing Jiangsu
The price is Rp1.778.577 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp1.778.577
Rp2.073.802 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nanjing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Nanjing Drum Tower and Jiming Temple are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (337 reviews)
"Clean , Nice Building. Friendly"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

InterContinental Nanjing by IHG
Ascott Xuanwu Lake Nanjing

Ascott Xuanwu Lake Nanjing

4.5 out of 5
No. 6 Huayun Road, Gulou District Nanjing Jiangsu
The price is Rp1.570.907 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
Rp1.570.907
Rp1.665.155 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Nanjing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Popular attractions Xuanwu Lake Park and Xuanwu ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
"Extremely convenient location direct to subway, supermarket, dining options, and cultural sites. Room was clean, spacious, with convenient amenities such as washer dryer, refrigerator, kitchenette."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Ascott Xuanwu Lake Nanjing
Nanjing Central Hotel

Nanjing Central Hotel

4 out of 5
75 Zhongshan Road Nanjing Jiangsu
The price is Rp887.695 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
Rp887.695
Rp1.035.082 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanjing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (275 reviews)
"The staff Mrs Xu is very nice and patient. She always think every thing ahead, I.e fruit, dehumidifier. It is great experience in Nanjing travel."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Nanjing Central Hotel
The Westin Nanjing Xuanwu Lake

The Westin Nanjing Xuanwu Lake

5 out of 5
201 Zhong Yang Road Nanjing Jiangsu
The price is Rp1.703.608 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
Rp1.703.608
Rp1.986.406 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nanjing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Xuanwu lake and Xuanwu Lake Park are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (173 reviews)
"Amazing experience if you’re going to Nanjing you should stay here."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026

The Westin Nanjing Xuanwu Lake
Ming Hotel Nanjing - MGallery Collection

Ming Hotel Nanjing - MGallery Collection

4 out of 5
No 100 Changjiang Road Xuanwu District Nanjing
The price is Rp2.068.730 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
Rp2.068.730
Rp2.412.140 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanjing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Jiming Temple and Nanjing City Wall are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
"Very good"

Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Ming Hotel Nanjing - MGallery Collection
Holiday Inn Nanjing Xuanwu Lake by IHG

Holiday Inn Nanjing Xuanwu Lake by IHG

4 out of 5
No. 199 Longpan Road Nanjing
The price is Rp918.845 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
Rp918.845
Rp1.071.373 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanjing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Temple of Confucius and Purple Mountain ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (65 reviews)
"The room is clean, staff are very helpful; A nice place to stay, very close to subway station and food areas."

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026

Holiday Inn Nanjing Xuanwu Lake by IHG
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Where to stay in Xuan Wu

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A traditional Chinese courtyard with tiled roofs, a stone bridge, and a river.

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.

Traditional Chinese architecture with a large building featuring a prominent golden inscription.

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.

A large indoor space with a reflective water surface, a rock-like structure, and a large white building with a geometric roof.
Photo by Poh Huay Suen
Open Photo by Poh Huay Suen

Jiangning

Jiangning is well liked for its mountain views and restaurants. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Nan Tang er Ling and Niushoushan Forest Park are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Mozhoudonglu Station or Zhengfang­zhonglu Station to get around.

A cityscape with a prominent skyscraper, likely the Shanghai Tower, surrounded by other high-rise buildings and a hazy sky.

Gulou

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.

A traditional Chinese pavilion with a curved roof and red lanterns.

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.

Xuan Wu Travel Guide

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