Nanjing Xuanwu Lake and city skyline panorama

Lake and City · NANJING

Xuanwu Lake and Ming City Wall

Read the scale of Nanjing from the city wall, and then slow down your pace along Xuanwu Lake.

areaXuanwu District
Recommended timeRecommended 3-4 hours
suitableFirst visit, city walk, sunset

Why it’s worth watching this

The Nanjing City Wall is not a relic sealed in history. It still extends close to urban life: on one side is Jiming Temple and the old city tree canopy, on the other side is the open water of Xuanwu Lake. After climbing the city, the mountains, water and city of Nanjing established a relationship in the same field of view for the first time.

It is suitable to go up to the city from Jiefangmen, walk slowly along the Taicheng section, and then go down to Xuanwu Lake. In spring, you can enjoy the cherry blossoms at Jiming Temple, while in summer and autumn evenings, it is more suitable to wait for the wind and sunset.

The key points of this journey

  • Jiefangmen City Wall
  • Taicheng Section
  • Xuanwu Lake Huanzhou
  • View of Zifeng from a distance

Reminder before departure

  • The best light is in the evening on a sunny day
  • Please wear comfortable shoes when walking on the city wall
  • On holidays, it is recommended to shift peak hours in the morning or before sunset

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