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For the kids · Nanjing, China

6 Things to Do in Nanjing with Kids

No museum-fatigue meltdowns here: Nanjing sorted for traveling with children.

Chosen by venue type (family-oriented categories), ordered by real review volume. Updated monthly.

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Mochou Lake

    Park & nature

    Mochou Lake is a tranquil urban park centered around a picturesque lake named after the legendary beauty Mochou, a folk heroine from the Southern Qi dynasty.

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How we pick these

We keep only child-appropriate venue types — parks, zoos, hands-on museums, theme parks — then rank them by how many families actually review them well, out of the 37 Nanjing places we track. Refreshed monthly, with no paid placement.

Good to know

Best for

Most picks suit ages 2 to 10; a few also work for older kids and teens.

Beat the queues

Popular museums and parks in Nanjing are calmest right at opening or after 3pm.

Rainy-day backup

Keep one indoor pick in your back pocket in case the forecast turns.

Common questions

Is Nanjing good to visit with kids?+

Yes. Parks, boat rides and hands-on museums make it easy to break up sightseeing with things children enjoy, and every spot on this list is one families rate highly.

What can you do for free with kids in Nanjing?+

Plenty of parks and playgrounds cost nothing. See our free things to do in Nanjing for the full set.

How many days do you need in Nanjing with children?+

Two to three days is enough to cover the highlights at a relaxed, kid-friendly pace.

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