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Trip.Best Top 16 Night Attractions in Nanjing [2025]
Updated Apr 2025
4.7/57.86.8k ReviewFreeNanjing.Confucius Temple/Qinhuai River Scenic Area2.5 km from downtown
Selected for 2 years in a rowHighlights:Ten Mile Qinhuai charming night views on both sidesQinhuai River Night Cruise with Lights
Saved by 1055 users4651 positive reviewsGuQinHuai FuZiMiao BuXingJie4.2
Qinhuai River Painting Boat5.4
4.4/56.3328 ReviewFromNZD 11.29Nanjing.Niushou Mountain/Ginkgo Lake Park17.1 km from downtownHighlights:Night immersive Nanjing showLight shows | Traditional cultural performanceSaved by 130 users281 positive reviews
4.7/57.57.7k ReviewFromNZD 18.59Nanjing.Confucius Temple/Qinhuai River Scenic Area3.6 km from downtownNo.7 of Best Things to Do in NanjingSaved by 536 users5875 positive reviewsNo.
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4.6/55.9229 ReviewFromNZD 8.47Nanjing.Confucius Temple/Qinhuai River Scenic Area2.9 km from downtownHighlights:Super large 3D light show at night | Lantern groupsDressing Chinese ancient costumes | Specialties211 positive reviewsRecently viewed by 1,000+ peopleNo.
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4.6/57.01.5k ReviewFromNZD 2.12Nanjing.Xuanwu Lake Scenic Area/Jiming Temple2.6 km from downtownHighlights:Illuminated city wall with traditional Chinese lanternsNanjing snacks at LaomendongSaved by 579 users1008 positive reviewsZhonghua Gate6.1
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4.8/56.71.2k ReviewFromNZD 32.46Nanjing.Nanjing Railway Station/Hongshan Forest Zoo9.5 km from downtownNo.4 of Family-friendly Attractions in NanjingHighlights:Yangtze River night views & overlook landmarksSunshine bar: drinks & snacksSaved by 140 users1125 positive reviewsNo.
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4.7/56.11.1k ReviewFreeNanjing.Confucius Temple/Qinhuai River Scenic Area3.4 km from downtownHighlights:Red lanterns(nightly on) | Light show(partial dates)Ancient site | Intangible Cultural HeritageSaved by 357 users552 positive reviewsNo.
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4.5/56.11.3k ReviewFromNZD 6.83Nanjing.Confucius Temple/Qinhuai River Scenic Area2.4 km from downtownHighlights:Da Cheng Hall stunning light views(Nightly)Traditional musical performances(Partial dates)589 positive reviewsRecently viewed by 1,000+ peopleNo.
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4.7/56.66.8k ReviewFreeNanjing.Xuanwu Lake Scenic Area/Jiming Temple3.5 km from downtownNo.13 of Best Things to Do in NanjingHighlights:Light & music fountain(nightly) | Stunning sunsetRoyal-garden lake(historical sites) | Boat rowingSaved by 446 users2789 positive reviewsNo.
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4.5/55.81k ReviewFreeNanjing.Xinjiekou Area/Presidential Palace1.3 km from downtownHighlights:Dazzing night views | Light up exquisite buildingCollection of bars & restaurants | Nightlife areaSaved by 537 users382 positive reviews
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