15 Best Things to Do in Nanjing

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   Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders

   Museum

   The Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders is a poignant tribute to the estimated 300,000 civilians and soldiers killed during the six-week massacre in 1937.

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   Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum

   Landmark

   Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum rests at the foot of Purple Mountain's second peak in Nanjing. It blends traditional imperial tomb design with modern architecture, featuring a long stairway of 392 steps leading to the vault.

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   Presidential Palace (Nanjing)

   Landmark

   The Presidential Palace in Nanjing is a sprawling complex that was the seat of government for the Republic of China from 1927 to 1949.

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   Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge

   Landmark

   The Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge is a monumental double-decked road-rail bridge that stands as a proud symbol of Chinese engineering.

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   Purple Mountain (Nanjing)

   Park & nature

   Purple Mountain, also known as Zijin Shan, is a sprawling nature and cultural park on the eastern edge of Nanjing.

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   Xuanwu lake

   Park & natureFree entry

   Xuanwu Lake is a large freshwater lake located in the northeastern part of Nanjing, adjacent to the historic Ming City Wall.

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   Nanjing City Wall (Ming City Wall)

   LandmarkFree entry

   The Nanjing City Wall, also known as the Ming City Wall, is one of the best-preserved ancient city walls in China, stretching approximately 35 kilometers around the historic core of Nanjing.

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   Zhonghua Gate, Nanjing

   Landmark

   Zhonghua Gate is the largest and most complex city gate ever built in China, forming part of the Ming dynasty Nanjing City Wall.

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   Zhan Garden (Nanjing)

   Park & nature

   Zhan Garden, also known as the Garden of the Remaining Splendor, is a classical Chinese garden located near the Confucius Temple (Fuzimiao) area in Nanjing.

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    Nanjing Fuzimiao

    Neighborhood

    Nanjing Fuzimiao is a Confucius Temple and former imperial examination hall on the north bank of the Qinhuai River in southern Nanjing.

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    XuanWu Park

    Park & natureFree entry

    XuanWu Park is a sprawling urban oasis in the heart of Nanjing, centered around the picturesque Xuanwu Lake.

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    Nanjing Museum

    Museum

    Nanjing Museum is a premier cultural institution in China, renowned for its extensive collection of over 400,000 items, including ancient ceramics, jade, bronze, and calligraphy.

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    Linggu Temple

    Religious site

    Linggu Temple is a historic Buddhist site nestled in the scenic Purple Mountain area of Nanjing.

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    Jiming Temple

    Landmark

    Jiming Temple, located on Jiming Hill near Xuanwu Lake in Nanjing, is one of the city's oldest and most revered Buddhist temples.

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    Qin Huai River

    Park & natureFree entry

    The Qinhuai River is a cultural and scenic heart of Nanjing, winding through the historic Qinhuai District.

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