Xuan Wu

Nanjing

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Popular places to visit

Nanjing Presidential Palace which includes chateau or palace and heritage architecture as well as a small group of people

Nanjing Presidential Palace

4.5/5(10 reviews)

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
Xuan Wu Lake Park showing a lake or waterhole and a park

Xuanwu Lake Park

4.5/5(12 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
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum as well as a large group of people

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum

4.5/5(8 reviews)

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
Nanjing Presidential Palace which includes heritage architecture

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
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum which includes a garden

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
Temple of Confucius showing a temple or place of worship, a city and a sunset

Temple of Confucius

4.5/5(20 reviews)

Tour the temple complex where for many years imperial scholars would pray to the philosopher Confucius before sitting their tough examinations.

Temple of Confucius

Xuan Wu Hotel Deals

Nanjing Central Hotel
Nanjing Central Hotel
4 out of 5
75 Zhongshan Road, Gulou District, Nanjing, Jiangsu
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Nanjing. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (219 reviews)
"A great hotel in the best location in Nanjing - central to everything. Friendly and professional staff made my stay truly relaxing and enjoyable. This is my go-to hotel every time I visit Nanjing. Thank you."

Reviewed on May 30, 2025

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Nanjing Central Hotel
InterContinental Nanjing by IHG
InterContinental Nanjing by IHG
5 out of 5
1 Zhong Yang Road, Gulou Dist., Nanjing, Jiangsu
The price is ₩155,488 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
₩155,488
₩181,300 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Nanjing. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Nanjing Drum Tower and Jiming Temple are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (290 reviews)
"Breakfast is great."

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2025

InterContinental Nanjing by IHG
The Westin Nanjing Xuanwu Lake
The Westin Nanjing Xuanwu Lake
5 out of 5
201 Zhong Yang Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu
The price is ₩121,657 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
₩121,657
₩141,851 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Nanjing. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Xuanwu lake and Xuanwu Lake Park are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (151 reviews)
"great hotel"

Reviewed on Dec 24, 2024

The Westin Nanjing Xuanwu Lake
Holiday Inn Nanjing Xuanwu Lake by IHG
Holiday Inn Nanjing Xuanwu Lake by IHG
4 out of 5
No. 199 Longpan Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₩68,748 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
₩68,748
₩80,161 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Nanjing. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Purple Mountain Observatory and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (58 reviews)
Nice hotel
"Great location with a nice view of the lake. Breakfast is wonderful. We appreciate the friendly hotel staff and clean modern facilities"

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2024

Holiday Inn Nanjing Xuanwu Lake by IHG
Ascott Xuanwu Lake Nanjing
Ascott Xuanwu Lake Nanjing
3.5 out of 5
No. 6 Huayun Road, Gulou District, Nanjing, Jiangsu
The price is ₩123,013 per night from Jul 3 to Jul 4
₩123,013
₩130,393 total
Jul 3 - Jul 4
includes taxes & fees
Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour health club. Popular attractions Xuanwu Lake Park and Xuanwu lake are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2025

Ascott Xuanwu Lake Nanjing
Shuguang International Hotel Nanjing
Shuguang International Hotel Nanjing
4 out of 5
No.107 Longpan Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu
The price is ₩63,160 per night from Jun 26 to Jun 27
₩63,160
₩73,645 total
Jun 26 - Jun 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Nanjing. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a nightclub. Popular attractions Xuanwu Lake Park and ZNC Land are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (21 reviews)
"The location is right outside of the train/subway station, easy to visit the city and get on the speed train. Hotel is clean. Some staffs are very helpful. I asked for a receipt, the front desk check out tells me that she can't give me one, because I paid online. When we call some phone buttons for ..."

Reviewed on Nov 24, 2019

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Other neighborhoods around Xuan Wu

Temple of Confucius which includes religious elements and a temple or place of worship

Xinjiekou

5/5(3 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
Temple of Confucius which includes religious aspects, signage and a temple or place of worship

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
Temple of Confucius which includes a statue or sculpture, a temple or place of worship and religious aspects

Qinhuai Qu

Qinhuai Qu is a destination travelers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Wudingmen Station or Yuhuamen Station to explore sights like Temple of Confucius.

Qinhuai Qu
Old bomb shelter, turned government parking garage, turned awesome bookstore.

Gulou

4.5/5(26 area reviews)

The mountain views and museums are just a few things visitors like about Gulou. Nanjing Drum Tower and Yangtze are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Xinmofanmalu Station or Caochangmen Nanyi Second Division Station to get around the larger area.

Gulou
Statue representing peace at the end of the Nanjing Massacre Memorial.

Jian Ye

4/5(8 area reviews)

The bars and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Jian Ye. Nanjing Olympic Sports Center and Yangtze are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Xinglongdajie Station or Mengdu Street East Station to get around the larger area.

Jian Ye
Beautiful little Temple in the Rain Forest terrace Scenic Area of Yuhuatai. Unlike the larger Temples like the Confucius Temple, this small place actually has monks living there. They invited me to sit and have tea with them and gave me a personal tour. #LocalSecrets

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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