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, Fuzimiao (Confucius Temple) Qinhuai Scenic Area, Grand Baoen Temple Heritage and 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, Fuzimiao (Confucius Temple) Qinhuai Scenic Area:4.7, Grand Baoen Temple Heritage and 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, Fuzimiao (Confucius Temple) Qinhuai Scenic Area:Nanjing, Grand Baoen Temple Heritage and Scenic Area:Nanjing

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Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone
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4.7/5
󰺂8.7
73.71
Nanjing.Niushou Mountain/Ginkgo Lake Park
15.7 km from downtown
Highlights:
󱨜The Reclining Buddha statue wall in Usnisa Palace is breathtaking
󱨜Breathtaking Buddha statue wall
󱨠Saved by 1670 users󱨠20388 positive reviews
Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo
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4.6/5
󰺂8.3
20.34
Nanjing.Nanjing Railway Station/Hongshan Forest Zoo
5.8 km from downtown
Featured in 2025 Asia 100 – Family-Friendly Attractions
Highlights:
37 exhibits & diverse animals
󱓊Close encounter with Dudu (Monk monkey)
󱨠Saved by 485 users󱨠11551 positive reviews
Zhongshan Mountain National Park
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4.6/5
󰺂7.9
Nanjing.Zijin Mountain Scenic Area/Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum Area
6.2 km from downtown
Highlights:
Unique astronomical observation experience
󰋄Overlooking Jongsan (Ropeway)
󱨠Saved by 729 users󱨠6265 positive reviews
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Fuzimiao (Confucius Temple) Qinhuai Scenic Area
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4.7/5
󰺂7.6
Nanjing.Confucius Temple/Qinhuai River Scenic Area
2.4 km from downtown
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
󱨜Confucius Temple & Academy Complex
󱓊Chinese Imperial Examination Museum in Nanjing
󱨠Saved by 1243 users󱨠4693 positive reviews
5
Grand Baoen Temple Heritage and Scenic Area
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4.7/5
󰺂7.5
45.76
Nanjing.Confucius Temple/Qinhuai River Scenic Area
3.6 km from downtown
Highlights:
󱨜78.2m-high Glass Pagoda
󱓊China's second Buddhist temple
󱨠Saved by 696 users󱨠6151 positive reviews
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Nanjing Museum
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4.6/5
󰺂7.4
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 725 users󱨠1893 positive reviews
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Nanjing Presidential Palace
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4.7/5
󰺂7.4
Nanjing.Xinjiekou Area/Presidential Palace
1.3 km from downtown
Highlights:
Classical garden beauty & tranquility
󰋄Combines Chinese & Western elements
󱨠Saved by 651 users󱨠34231 positive reviews
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The Oriental Metropolitan Museum
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4.6/5
󰺂7.2
13.73
Nanjing.Xinjiekou Area/Presidential Palace
1.5 km from downtown
Highlights:
󱨜Designed by Mr. Bei Jianzhong | 4 exhibition halls
󱓊Archaeological excavation activities
󱨠Saved by 200 users󱨠2934 positive reviews
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Jiming Temple
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4.4/5
󰺂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 409 users󱨠639 positive reviews
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Qixia Mountain Scenic Area
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4.7/5
󰺂7.0
24.41
Nanjing.Xingang Development Zone
21.4 km from downtown
Featured in 2025 Global 50 – Fall Viewing Attractions
Highlights:
󱓊Famous for maple views (Autumn)
󱨜Birthplace of Sanlun Sect of Buddhism
󱨠Saved by 327 users󱨠4453 positive reviews