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Looking for things to do in Jiangning District? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Niu Shou Shan

Niu Shou Shan

8.8
4.7/521,347 Reviews
Nanjing Confucius Temple

Nanjing Confucius Temple

7.9
4.6/516,854 Reviews
"Night view"
Confucius Temple-The Qinhuai River Scenic Belt

Confucius Temple-The Qinhuai River Scenic Belt

7.9
4.7/56,840 Reviews
"Night view"
The Ming Tomb Scenic Area

The Ming Tomb Scenic Area

7.8
4.6/516,305 Reviews
"Historic buildings"
Nanjing Museum

Nanjing Museum

7.6
4.6/53,333 Reviews
"Museums"
Grand Baoen Temple Heritage and Scenic Area

Grand Baoen Temple Heritage and Scenic Area

7.5
4.7/57,599 Reviews
"Historic buildings"
"Night view"
Qinhuai River Boat Tour

Qinhuai River Boat Tour

7.4
4.6/56,433 Reviews
"Boat tour"
"Night view"
Nanjing Presidential Palace

Nanjing Presidential Palace

7.6
4.7/557,227 Reviews
"Historic buildings"
Zhongshan Mountain National Park

Zhongshan Mountain National Park

7.9
4.6/58,609 Reviews
"Mountain climbing"
The Oriental Metropolitan Museum

The Oriental Metropolitan Museum

7.3
4.6/53,597 Reviews
"Museums"
"Exhibitions"

Where to Stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Jiangning District, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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What to Eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Jiangning District dishes and foodie spots.
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Plum Garden

Plum Garden

4.8/5451 Reviews
Avg. USD53/person
"Jiangzhe Cuisine"
Nanjing Impressions

Nanjing Impressions

4.5/51,695 Reviews
Avg. USD10/person
"Jiangzhe Cuisine"
LAKE-VIEW REVOLVING RESTAURANT

LAKE-VIEW REVOLVING RESTAURANT

4.6/5178 Reviews
Avg. USD23/person
"Buffets"
"View"
ZIJIN

ZIJIN

4.8/540 Reviews
Avg. USD48/person
"Jiangzhe Cuisine"
SUSHI KIWAMI

SUSHI KIWAMI

4.8/5196 Reviews
Avg. USD214/person
"Japanese"
Jiangnan Wok

Jiangnan Wok

4.7/5357 Reviews
Avg. USD43/person
"Jiangzhe Cuisine"
LiJi QingZhenGuan

LiJi QingZhenGuan

4.6/5329 Reviews
Avg. USD3/person
"Halal"
"Time-honored Brand"
Guimanlong (dejiguangchang)

Guimanlong (dejiguangchang)

4.6/51,195 Reviews
Avg. USD14/person
"Jiangzhe Cuisine"
"Afternoon Tea"
78 PRIME SEAFOOD & STEAKHOUSE

78 PRIME SEAFOOD & STEAKHOUSE

4.8/5193 Reviews
Avg. USD63/person
"Western-style"
"Sky-high"
文德桥·金陵茶楼(夫子庙店)

文德桥·金陵茶楼(夫子庙店)

4.4/555 Reviews
Avg. USD12/person
"Jiangzhe Cuisine"
"Time-honored Brand"
Red Restaurant (Laomendong)

Red Restaurant (Laomendong)

4.3/542 Reviews
Avg. USD32/person
"Jiangzhe Cuisine"
THE GREAT LION

THE GREAT LION

4.4/524 Reviews
Avg. USD14/person
"Jiangzhe Cuisine"

Jiangning District Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes

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My favorite place in Nanjing has been found

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The 2025 Green Expo Garden Tulip Festival is here!

The 2025 Green Expo Garden Tulip Festival is here!

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Niushou Hill Travel Guide: Discover the Most Beautiful Zen Wonderland in Jinling

Niushou Hill Travel Guide: Discover the Most Beautiful Zen Wonderland in Jinling

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Nanjing Niushou Mountain

Nanjing Niushou Mountain

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I recently spent five days at this hotel in Nanjing.

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Nanjing Garden Expo hides a fantastic bookstore! May Day trip with kids.

Nanjing Garden Expo hides a fantastic bookstore! May Day trip with kids.

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Nanjing Niushou Mountain | The Ultimate Guide! So Beautiful You'll Think You're Abroad!

Nanjing Niushou Mountain | The Ultimate Guide! So Beautiful You'll Think You're Abroad!

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Nanjing | The cherry blossoms at Zhongshan Botanical Garden are so beautiful~

Nanjing | The cherry blossoms at Zhongshan Botanical Garden are so beautiful~

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Niu Shou Shan

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Niushoushan Cultural Tourism Area: Buddha Light Connection Boundary outside Jinling City This millennium Zen environment that guards the southern suburbs of Nanjing, with the trend of twin peaks arching the Buddhist holy sites of "Sakya top bone, the world is uplifted together". From the smoke waves of Yinlong Lake in the mountains to the golden dome of the Buddha's Ding Palace, Niushoushan retranslated the Buddha Fa'aoyi with contemporary architectural aesthetics, and carved a platinum imprint on the veins of Jinling. The Buddha's National Fantasy of Diyong Jinlian The Buddha's Palace is an architectural miracle: the giant dome is like the Buddha's pendant valley, the Zen lotus flower of the ground Buddha temple and the six-story underground palace form a mirror universe. In the thousand Buddha Temple, the Sheli Tower is platinum, and the Buddha statues gradually emerge with the ring light belt; In the thousand Buddha gallery, Dunhuang Feitian danced with intelligent light and shadow, and the Fanyin gradually bloomed along the trail lotus lamp. The most shocking thing was when the Buddha's top bone sherry saw the glazed column penetrated the nine heavens of the earth palace, and time and space seemed to solidify into an eternal Sumi Mountain. Multi-dimensional decoding of landscape and Zen Tang Fengshi on the bank of Yinlong Lake is full of smoke and water in the six Dynasties, and the password of the Great Navigation Age is hidden in the aromatherapy ring in front of Zhenghe's tomb. Take the scenic shuttle bus to circle the mountain, and the light under the bamboo forest screen is like the "Yuan Heming" extension. The Buddha's top tower is high and overlooking, and the Yangtze River is like a tangling purple mountain. The Jinling king's spirit and Zen cloud gas are blended. The night tour mode adds magic: the drone formation paints the flying trick in the sky, and the water curtain projection of the Buddha's top garden writes the "Xinjing" into the calligraphy of light. The ancient and modern dialogue practice field The girl wearing Hanfu holding lights and the monk holding Zen sticks are wrong under the Bodhi tree, and the AI bhikuni in the intelligent guide explains the quantum metaphor of the "King Kong Sutra". In the cultural and creative space, the incense Tao experience is in parallel with VR meditation; The vegetarian restaurant makes seasonal wild vegetables into lotus, and the Jinling on the tip of the tongue reaches a wonderful reconciliation with Dharma. It is recommended to visit in autumn, when the Ginkgo Avenue is covered with broken gold, the reflection of the Buddha Palace falls into the red maple pool, and will epiphanize the most exquisite design of Niushou Mountain: it makes faith no longer hanging high, but into a cultural theater that can be touched, traversable and immersive. As a model for the integration of contemporary cultural tourism, Niushou Mountain broke through the narrative logic of traditional scenic spots. When you feel the intelligent constant humidity system in the Buddha's Palace, take care of the millennium sacred objects, or scan the code next to the cliff carvings of the Ming Dynasty to listen to the digital explanation, you will understand the true and true cultural heritage of this ancient and modern dialogue, and it is never a specimen-style storage. Instead, traditional genes are constantly fission-free in contemporary contexts.

Nanjing Confucius Temple

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Take a night cruise on the Qinhuai River, sit on a painted boat, and enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides of the river, as if the ancient and modern times meet. The boat dock is located in the center of the Confucius Temple. The boat trip takes about 40 minutes, with audio guides. It coincides with the Qinhuai Lantern Festival, the lights are bright under the night sky, and there are many tourists on the shore, which is prosperous!

Confucius Temple-The Qinhuai River Scenic Belt

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The Nanjing Confucius Temple Qinhuai River Scenic Belt is located in the central part of Qinhuai District, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province. It is a tourist area integrating natural scenery, landscape gardens, temples and schools, street dwellings, and local customs. Qinhuai River is the "mother river" of Nanjing and the cradle of the ancient culture of Jinling. The Qinhuai River is 5,000 meters long, known as the "Ten Li Qinhuai", which is the essence of the Confucius Temple Qinhuai Scenic Belt. Qinhuai District is centered on the Confucius Temple ancient building complex and the Qinhuai River within ten miles as the axis. There are important attractions such as Qinhuai River, Zhonghuamen Wengcheng, Zhanyuan, Da Baoen Temple Ruins, and Confucius Temple. Confucius Temple Qinhuai Scenic Belt At night, the lights of the ancient buildings and the river are shining together, and the night view is particularly beautiful.

The Ming Tomb Scenic Area

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As a model of the royal tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in China, the architectural art and history are shocking. During the spring tour in March 2025, I was fortunate to step into this royal forbidden place 600 years ago and feel the unique charm of time and space.

Nanjing Museum

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A cultural feast that travels through time and space - impressions of visiting the Nanjing Museum Walking into the Nanjing Museum is like diving into the long river of history and starting a wonderful journey spanning thousands of years. As soon as you step into the gate, the History Museum welcomes visitors from all over the world with its solemn and solemn atmosphere. Here, from the stone tools of ancient times to the bronzes of the Shang and Zhou dynasties, and then to the bamboo slips and silks of the Qin and Han dynasties, you can see the civilization process of Jiangsu Province for five thousand years. The silver thread jade clothes are quietly displayed, telling the luxury and mystery of the nobles of the Han Dynasty; the Yuan blue and white Xiao He chasing Han Xin under the moon plum vase, the delicate brushstrokes and bright colors make people sigh at the superb skills of the ancients, which is really worthy of being the treasure of the town. The special exhibition hall often brings surprises, and each exhibition has a different theme, allowing people to appreciate the charm of different cultures. The last time I went there, I was fortunate to enjoy a tour of works by foreign art masters, which collided with the treasures in the domestic collection to create a different spark. The Republic of China Pavilion is not to be missed. Stepping into it is like traveling back to the Republic of China era. Retro signs, rickshaws, old platforms, and street taverns, every detail is full of a sense of age. Girls in cheongsams shuttled through it, and every shot was a blockbuster. Here, history is no longer boring text in books, but a vivid and tangible life scene. The digital museum is full of technology, and multimedia interaction makes the cultural relics "alive". Children have a lot of fun in it and can learn about historical knowledge in fun. In the art museum, there are all kinds of artworks such as calligraphy and painting, ceramics, and sculptures, showing the elegance of ancient literati and the exquisite craftsmanship of craftsmen. The Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum inherits the folk skills of Jiangsu, paper cutting, embroidery, sugar painting, etc., each of which is amazing. However, the popularity of the Southern Museum is too high, so you must make an appointment in advance on the WeChat public account, otherwise you may be turned away. The museum is large, so it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes. If you want to learn more about the stories behind the cultural relics, you may wish to hire a tour guide or rent a guide. There are limited dining options in the museum, but you can also bring your own snacks to replenish your energy. Nanjing Museum is a fusion of history and modernity, a treasure house of knowledge, and a palace of art. Every visit can bring new insights and gains. I strongly recommend everyone to experience this cultural feast!

Grand Baoen Temple Heritage and Scenic Area

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Visiting the site of Dabaoen Temple gave me a personal feeling of shock, lamenting that it is not the first of the hundred temples, spectacular and beautiful, fully reflecting our Chinese culture, vast and profound heritage, but unfortunately the ancient temple has been damaged many times and cannot see his real original appearance. It is very regrettable.

Qinhuai River Boat Tour

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You may be asking about "Qinhuai River painted boats". Here is a detailed introduction about it: Historical origin • One theory is that painted boats originated in the Tang Dynasty and flourished in the Ming Dynasty. After Zhu Yuanzhang, the first emperor of the Ming Dynasty, established Nanjing as the capital, he went on a tour incognito and arrived at the Qinhuai River. He saw the pleasant scenery on both sides of the river, but unfortunately there were no yachts in the river. Since then, painted boats have begun to flourish. • Another theory is that during the Six Dynasties, the northern princes and nobles moved south. In order to reflect their status symbols, they combined the northern sedan chairs with the southern boats to form painted boats. Tour experience • Tour route: The inner Qinhuai River tour boarded the boat at the Confucius Temple Cruise Terminal, which is divided into the east line and the west line. The east line is recommended and the tour takes about 40 minutes. • Scenic spots along the way: You can enjoy more than 40 scenic spots and landscapes such as the former residences of celebrities, historical sites, famous bridges, and famous gardens in the south of the Yangtze River along the coast by taking a painted boat, such as Dongshuiguan Ruins Park, Wu Jingzi's former residence, Taoye Ferry, Bailuzhou Park, etc. • Tour time: It is recommended to visit at night, when the lights on the ancient buildings with white walls and black tiles on both sides are on, and the red lanterns under the eaves are reflected in the water of Qinhuai River, as if people travel back to the era of "Six Dynasties Gold Powder". Ticket information • Adult ticket: The retail price of the night tour of the outer Qinhuai River painting boat is 100 yuan, and the discount price starts at 39 yuan; the night tour of the inner Qinhuai River painting boat is 100 yuan/person on the east line and 140 yuan/person on the west line. • Package ticket: The family package ticket (one adult and one child) for the night tour of the outer Qinhuai River painting boat is 150 yuan at the retail price, and the discount price is 58 yuan and other combinations. Surrounding facilities • Transportation: You can choose to drive by yourself, Shanghai-Nanjing Expressway-Zhongshan Gate Exit-Go straight along Zhongshan East Road, pass Hanzhong Road, turn right into Huju Road and go straight, turn left into Caochangmen Street, go straight for 800 meters, turn left into Shitoucheng Road, and continue to go forward to arrive. There are also many bus routes to reach the area. For example, you can take the No. 1 subway from Nanjing Railway Station, get off at Gulou Station after 3 stops, and then transfer to No. 11 and get off at Caochangmenqiao Station after 5 stops. • Food: You can taste Nanjing specialties such as salted duck, duck blood vermicelli soup, osmanthus sugar taro seedlings, etc. • Accommodation: There are various hotels and homestays nearby to choose from, which is convenient for tourists to rest.

Nanjing Presidential Palace

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On January 1, 1912, Sun Yat-sen was sworn in as the Interim President of the Republic of China. The history of the presidential palace has since opened. It is not only a witness to history, but also a heritage of culture. 📍 Address: No. 292 Changjiang Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing, this is not only the intersection of history, but also the gathering place of culture. 🌳 Covered an area: about 50,000 square meters, every inch of land carries a rich historical story. ⏰ Open time: 8:30~ 17:00 (closed on Monday), friends who want to visit remember to avoid Monday. 🌟 Attraction level: National AAAA-level tourist attractions, every scenery here is worth your taste. 🎫 Ticket price: 40 yuan/person, half price for students and people over 60 years old, free for people over 70 years old, fair fares allow more people to have the opportunity to contact history.

Zhongshan Mountain National Park

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Zhongshan Scenic Area Mingxiaoling, I went on March 20. Take the subway to enter from Gate 3, and actually see a piece of plum blossoms in full bloom, the beauty is the ultimate! The scenery of Mingxiaoling is beautiful, and the Shendao is worth seeing!

The Oriental Metropolitan Museum

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There are fewer cultural relics, but the cloth exhibition is quite artistic. However, the few pieces of cloth in the Lanting set order are not too general. It is purely to write the Lanting set order. As a result, each link is not a sentence, which is directly disconnected from the middle.

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