What Best Things to Do are there in Nanjing?

These are all Best Things to Do in Nanjing:Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone, Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo, Zhongshan Mountain National Park, Grand Baoen Temple Heritage and Scenic Area, Fuzimiao (Confucius Temple) Qinhuai Scenic Area

What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Nanjing?

Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Nanjing include:Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone:4.7, Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo:4.6, Zhongshan Mountain National Park:4.6, Grand Baoen Temple Heritage and Scenic Area:4.7, Fuzimiao (Confucius Temple) Qinhuai Scenic Area:4.7

At what locations in Nanjing can Best Things to Do in Nanjing be found?

The Best Things to Do in Nanjing are mainly located in:Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone:Nanjing, Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo:Nanjing, Zhongshan Mountain National Park:Nanjing, Grand Baoen Temple Heritage and Scenic Area:Nanjing, Fuzimiao (Confucius Temple) Qinhuai Scenic Area:Nanjing

2025's best things to do in Nanjing – top attractions, must-see spots, and guest favorites

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Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone
4.7/5
󰺂8.7
17.6
Nanjing.Niushou Mountain/Ginkgo Lake Park
15.7 km from downtown
Two Attractions, One Ticket: Niushoushan and Nan Tang er Ling
Featured in 2026 China 100 - Best Things to Do
Highlights:
󱨜The Reclining Buddha statue wall in Usnisa Palace is breathtaking
󱨜Breathtaking Buddha statue wall
󱨠Saved by 2140 users󱨠23509 positive reviews
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Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo
4.6/5
󰺂8.3
7.29
Nanjing.Nanjing Railway Station/Hongshan Forest Zoo
5.8 km from downtown
Stanley the wolf's weight soars to 40 kg
Achieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
Highlights:
37 exhibits & diverse animals
󱓊Close encounter with Dudu (Monk monkey)
󱨠Saved by 618 users󱨠13649 positive reviews
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Zhongshan Mountain National Park
4.6/5
󰺂7.8
Nanjing.Zijin Mountain Scenic Area/Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum Area
6.2 km from downtown
Nanjing Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum Rouge Snow Pavilion Red Leaf Season | Dec 2025-Dec 2025
Featured in 2026 Global 50 - Fall Viewing Attractions
Highlights:
Unique astronomical observation experience
󰋄Overlooking Jongsan (Ropeway)
󱨠Saved by 978 users󱨠6804 positive reviews
4
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Grand Baoen Temple Heritage and Scenic Area
4.7/5
󰺂7.5
10.56
Nanjing.Confucius Temple/Qinhuai River Scenic Area
3.6 km from downtown
Free admission day at Bao'en Temple, 5,000 tickets available for reservation | Dec 12, 2025-Dec 16, 2025
No. 2 of Night Attractions in Nanjing
Highlights:
󱨜78.2m-high Glass Pagoda
󱓊China's second Buddhist temple
󱨠Saved by 908 users󱨠6398 positive reviews
5
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Fuzimiao (Confucius Temple) Qinhuai Scenic Area
4.7/5
󰺂7.5
Nanjing.Confucius Temple/Qinhuai River Scenic Area
2.4 km from downtown
Achieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
Highlights:
󱨜Confucius Temple & Academy Complex
󱓊Chinese Imperial Examination Museum in Nanjing
󱨠Saved by 1487 users󱨠4713 positive reviews
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Nanjing Museum
4.6/5
󰺂7.3
Nanjing.The Ming Palace and Nanjing Museum Area
3.9 km from downtown
Featured in 2024 Asia 100 - Family-friendly Attractions
Highlights:
󱓊Nanjing Museum stamp & street view
󱓊The Silver Witch Hazel (Treasure-holding)
󱨠Saved by 915 users󱨠1889 positive reviews
7
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Nanjing Presidential Palace
4.7/5
󰺂7.2
Nanjing.Xinjiekou Area/Presidential Palace
1.3 km from downtown
Highlights:
Classical garden beauty & tranquility
󰋄Combines Chinese & Western elements
󱨠Saved by 819 users󱨠31084 positive reviews
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The Oriental Metropolitan Museum
4.6/5
󰺂7.1
3.28
Nanjing.Xinjiekou Area/Presidential Palace
1.5 km from downtown
No. 4 of Family-friendly Attractions in Nanjing
Highlights:
󱨜Designed by Mr. Bei Jianzhong | 4 exhibition halls
󱓊Archaeological excavation activities
󱨠Saved by 255 users󱨠3192 positive reviews
9
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Jiming Temple
4.3/5
󰺂7.0
Nanjing.Xuanwu Lake Scenic Area/Jiming Temple
2.4 km from downtown
Highlights:
󱓊Cherry blossoms & lotus views
󰋄Filming site of Legend & White Snake
󱨠Saved by 528 users󱨠654 positive reviews
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Qixia Mountain Scenic Area
4.7/5
󰺂6.9
Nanjing.Xingang Development Zone
21.4 km from downtown
Qixia Tourist Shuttle Bus Returns with Free Rides | Nov 29, 2025-Dec 28, 2025
Achieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
Highlights:
󱓊Famous for maple views (Autumn)
󱨜Birthplace of Sanlun Sect of Buddhism
󱨠Saved by 454 users󱨠4686 positive reviews