[2025 Nanjing Attraction] Travel Guide for Nanjing Taicheng (Updated Oct)

Xuanwu Lake is a natural attraction in the heart of Nanjing, close to the old city and many amenities. It's a great place to relax and stroll, take photos, and escape the hustle and bustle of the city. During certain seasons (such as late autumn), the weather can be cool or windy, so be sure to bring appropriate clothing. There are also pedal boats available, and the atmosphere is truly wonderful. #GetDiscountsWithoutLuck

Sorry for the short photos, my phone was acting up in winter so I could only take these photos. We didn't plan much and went for a quick trip. 🚗💨☁️☁️☁️~ 🌟 #TravelChina #Nanjing ##TravelChina2025 --- Nanjing Speed Run! ⚡ Collect the best experiences in one day before flying back to Thailand ✈️ "Not much time ⏳ But happiness must be full! 💯" If you only have one day in Nanjing before boarding a flight back to Thailand, but want to experience both delicious food and iconic places without wasting the trip, this is a "fast but not rushed" trip that you must try! 🚀 --- 🍽️ Eat everything! 5 things to try before leaving Nanjing 1. Nanjing Roast Duck 🦆 (南京烤鸭) – You must try the original crispy duck at Zizanggao or the famous shop near Confucius Street! 2. Lotus Root Stuffed with Glutinous Rice 🌸 (糯米藕) – A local dessert with a rich aroma from boiled lotus root in sugar water. The best of Shiziqiao Market 3. Crispy Buns 🥟 (生煎包) – Thin and crispy dough with a spicy broth in your mouth. Available at small shops Near Xuanwu Lake 4. Duck Blood Porridge 🍲 (鸭血粉丝汤) – Thick porridge with duck blood and offal, served hot to keep you warm ❄️ 5. Nanjing Tang Pastry 🍭 (南京糖芋苗) – Traditional dessert made from purple yam and chrysanthemum sugar --- 🚶♀️ A quick but complete trip! 3 places you can't miss - Confucius Street 🏮 (夫子庙, Confucius Temple) – Admire ancient architecture Stop for quick food and souvenir shopping 🛍️ - Xuanwu Lake 🌊 (玄武湖, Xuanwu Lake) – Take beautiful photos with the lake view and city skyline 📸 - Zhonghua Gate 🏰 (中华门, Zhonghua Gate) – An ancient fortress, a brief but powerful history ⚔️ --- ⏳ A "quick but worthwhile" trip - Minimal travel time! 🚖** - Take the subway or taxi to save time ⏱️ - Choose nearby attractions, such as Confucius Street + Xuanwu Lake 🗺️ - Take beautiful photos within 10 minutes 📱 - Popular photo spot: Xuanwu Lake Bridge Or the ancient corner on Confucius Street 🌉 - Buy souvenirs quickly 🎁 - Famous food such as vacuum-packed roast duck 🛒 or dried lotus root, can be bought at the market near the airport ✈️ --- > "Nanjing one-day trip... Quick but not boiling, fun in a flash! 🎉"

📍 Nanjing ✨ Xuanwu Lake is another popular resting spot for Nanjing residents. It is located next to the city center but feels incredibly peaceful and close to nature. It is perfect for taking a walk, breathing in the air, and letting your mind wander along the water. ✨ The highlight is the spaciousness of the area, including the lake, gardens, large trees, and a long path along the shore that passes bridges and many small islands. It is a pleasant walk that you will never get bored of. There are corners to sit and enjoy the view along the way. ✨ In the evening, there will be a gentle breeze that accompanies the last light of the day, reflecting the shadows of the trees and stone bridges on the water. It is a simple but beautiful image, perfect for those who want to reset themselves after a tiring day. ✨ At some points along the walkway, you will see locals playing Tai Chi, walking their dogs, or cycling slowly. It is a rhythm that makes us feel the comfort of this city. ✨ If you are looking for a place to take a leisurely evening walk, quiet, and with a mix of natural and cultural beauty, Xuanwu Lake is the warm and easy answer. #TravelChina

📍 Nanjing ✨ Xuanwu Lake is a large lake located in the heart of Nanjing, surrounded by lush green gardens and distant city views. It's an ideal spot for an evening walk, offering a relaxing atmosphere, cool breezes, and stunning reflections of the sunset on the water. ✨ The pathways around the lake are spacious and lined with trees, making it a comfortable and uncrowded walk. In some areas, you can catch glimpses of Nanjing's ancient city walls, adding a touch of historical charm to the experience. ✨ In the evening, locals come out to walk, jog, and cycle in a laid-back manner. Street musicians and small snack vendors can be found along the way, creating a warm and local vibe. ✨ If you're looking for a place in Nanjing that blends nature with a sense of history, Xuanwu Lake is one of the best spots to spend a leisurely evening.

There are many places to enjoy cherry blossoms in Nanjing, among which Jiming Temple, Xuanwu Lake and the area around Peace Square are the most famous. When you go to Jiming Temple in Nanjing to view cherry blossoms, you must climb up the ancient city wall and take aerial photos of Cherry Blossom Avenue and Xuanwu Lake Cherry Island. This way, you will be able to capture the feeling of the pink flowers looking like clouds and fog. [Cute] The entrance to Denggutai City is inside the Jiefang Gate of Jiming Temple, and you need to buy a ticket. Taicheng is located at the northern foot of Beiji Pavilion in Xuanwu District, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, and south of Xuanwu Lake. It is a section of the Ming city wall extending westward from Jiefangmen. The Nanjing Ming City Wall History Museum is located under this section of the city wall. When Emperor Taizu of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang, built the city of Yingtian Prefecture, he originally planned to extend this section of the city wall westward to Gulougang and connect it with Shitoucheng. However, in the 19th year of the Hongwu reign of the Ming Dynasty (1386), the "New Houhu City" was built and this section of the city wall was abandoned. After the Ming Dynasty, this section of the city wall was often attributed to the Taicheng (Jiankang Palace) from the Eastern Jin Dynasty to the Southern Chen Dynasty. This is also the best place to enjoy the scenery of Jiming Temple and Xuanwu Lake. You can also overlook Purple Mountain from afar and take pictures of the ancient Jiming Temple and the modern Nanjing city. [Coke]

Perfectly avoid 99.9% of tourists Finally got the chance to take a photo of the Jiming Temple’s magical check-in spot📸 Not only can you overlook the entire Jiming Temple✨ You can also take photos of Nanjing's ancient (Jiming Temple) and modern (Zifeng Tower) in the same frame👀 - Jiming Temple is the most popular temple in Nanjing⛩️ It has a history of more than 1,700 years‼ ️ This is the first of the "480 temples of the Southern Dynasties"~ The door opens at 7am and it's crowded before 8am. - 📍Address: Nanjing City Wall Taicheng Scenic Area 🎫Tickets: 15 yuan for an annual park pass (usually 30 yuan because some parts are closed for maintenance, which does not affect the camera position on the check-in map) 🕘Business hours: 8:00-17:30 📸Photography equipment: Nikon Z50/15-50 - 💡The Nanjing City Wall Taicheng Scenic Area is just opposite the exit of Jiming Temple. You must go up the Ming City Wall. Not only can you avoid the crowds and take photos with Jiming Temple and Zifeng Tower, you can also overlook the panoramic view of Xuanwu Lake, which is great! - 📝 Tips for visiting Jiming Temple: 🎫Ticket: 10 yuan (3 incense sticks included) 🕘Jiming Temple opening hours: 8:00~17:00 🚇Metro: Line 3, Line 4, Jimingsi Station, Exit 5 🚪Import and export: South Gate is for entry only, North Gate is for exit only 🔻The tickets are available in electronic and paper versions. The electronic version goes through the "Heavenly/King Hall", and the paper version goes through the classic Jiming Temple camera. 🔻Career👉🏻Puxian Bodhisattva of the God of Wealth Temple 🔻Study👉🏻Manjushri Bodhisattva in the Mahavira Hall 🔻Marriage👉🏻Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva at the Medicine Buddha Pagoda on the top of the mountain 🔻Health👉🏻Medicine Buddha at the Medicine Buddha Pagoda 🔻Many people complained that they would break up with their significant other after going there. It is said that one explanation is that even if it is not the right fate, it will break up~Sincereness will work! If your wish comes true, remember to fulfill it within 3 years~ - 🧐Finally I chose to burn incense between advancement and work~ 2024 is about to pass and New Year's Day is coming soon🎊 In the new year, I wish you all the best❗

: : : : : : : : : : : : : : : ️This Christmas🎄 You have to come to Nanjing to have a look💡

Xuanwu Lake Ming City Wall Terrace Scenic Area] ¥30 Ctrip 27 yuan 8:30-17:00 Turn left out of the temple and you will see the city gate. Pass through the gate and you will find the entrance to the city wall, where student ID and senior citizen cards get half price. First, head towards the Taipingmen section of the wall (upwards), where there is the best spot to take photos of the temple and the Zifeng Tower. If the time is early, it is recommended to first go around Xuanwu Lake, and then go up to the city wall in the evening when it's not too hot and the scenery is even more beautiful. Xuanwu Lake] Free 6:00-22:00 The entrance to Xuanwu Lake is also next to the city gate, marked with a Xuanwu Lake 4A scenic area sign, divided into five continents: Huanzhou, Yingzhou, Lingzhou, Liangzhou, and Cuizhou. Going straight ahead is the sightseeing car starting station at Jiefangmen, turning left through the stone bridge is the boat ticket office, electric boats with 4 seats ¥140/hour, 6 seats 160/hour, and on good weather days, there will be countless duck boats. Sightseeing car stops: Jiefangmen-Lingzhou-Yingzhou-Liangzhou-Cuizhou-Huanzhou one-stop tour ¥30, no stops in between, return to the starting station after the tour, with commentary throughout the journey, taking about 20 minutes to go around. If you want to explore in detail, there is also a sightseeing car for ¥10 per stop that you can take.

Every year in March and April, Nanjing's Tower City becomes a world of cherry blossoms. Along the city walls of the Tower City, inside is the Cherry Blossom Avenue of Jiming Temple, and outside is the sea of cherry blossoms at Xuanwu Lake. A sea of people, a sea of flowers, the best spot for sightseeing and checking in is to climb up the Tower City. Don't hesitate to come and enjoy the cherry blossoms; if you miss this season, you'll have to wait another year.

Only by coming to Nanjing and taking a look can you truly appreciate its charm. In the intoxicating Jinling City. Avoid the crowd, you must go to Lingyuan Road when you come to Nanjing. This small road shaded by plane trees, with few people and cars, is especially suitable for taking pictures. From 6 am to 8:30 am, the scenery here is particularly beautiful. If you're lucky, you can even see the Tyndall light, which is absolutely photogenic. Free admission, no reservation required. The best shooting point is near Gate 4 of Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum. Xuanwu Lake Taicheng, climb high and look far, on one side is the Jiming Temple, on the other side is Xuanwu Lake. The blend of ancient and modern, the scenery is absolutely beautiful. Open from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, the night view from 6 pm to 8:30 pm is particularly charming. Tickets are 20 yuan/daytime, 30 yuan/night view, and there are many other attractions such as the Ming City Wall nearby. Take a walk on Yihe Road, feel the romantic and artistic retro atmosphere, whether it's the quiet of the early morning or the sunset glow in the evening, it's all heart-stirring. Free admission, there are also many other attractions such as Ninghai Road, Xikang Road, Xiqiao F, etc. Yuzui Wetland Park is an excellent place to watch the sunset, watching the sunset here is really super romantic. Admission is free, and there are many other attractions such as Sanqiao Wetland Park nearby. The night view of the Confucius Temple on the Qinhuai River is even more charming, with smoke enveloping the cold water and the moon covering the sand, and the boat is near the tavern on the Qinhuai River. The pedestrian street is free to enter, and the best viewing point is the rooftop of the De Yue Tai building. Be sure to take a boat ride on the Qinhuai River and experience the scenery of the Qinhuai River when night falls. Xinanli is a niche block that integrates food, leisure, and culture. There is a recently popular Bunonco (Benicole) Nanjing-themed sandwich I5 chocolate shop. The chocolate incorporates elements of Nanjing's iconic attractions such as the Ming City Wall, Qinhuai River, and Nanjing's plane trees, bringing back the deliciousness and beauty of Nanjing. Every bite is the taste of Jinling. Accommodation recommendation: If you want to experience the slow life of the old city south, it is recommended to stay near Laomendong or Confucius Temple; friends who like shopping can choose to stay in Xinjiekou, which is particularly prosperous; if you like quietness, it is recommended to stay near Zhongshan Scenic Area.