Recommended tourist attractions in Nanjing in May
Nanjing, as the capital city of Jiangsu Province, not only has a profound historical and cultural heritage, but also has many natural scenic spots. May, late spring and early summer, is a good time to travel. The following are some natural scenic spots worth recommending in Nanjing in May:
Purple Mountain Scenic Area: Purple Mountain is a business card of Nanjing, where there are not only rich historical and cultural relics, such as Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and ming tomb, but also beautiful natural scenery. In May, the vegetation on the mountain is lush and the air is fresh, which is a good place for hiking and enjoying the natural scenery.
Xuanwu Lake Park: Xuanwu Lake is the largest city park in Nanjing. It runs around the lake and can see many scenic spots such as Wulong Pavilion, Huanzhou and Liangzhou. In May, the lake is sparkling, the willows on the lake are green and the flowers are blooming, which is a good place for citizens to relax and entertain.
Qixia Mountain: Located in the northeast of Nanjing, it is a famous Buddhist shrine. In May, peach blossoms, cherry blossoms and rhododendrons on the mountain are competing to open, and the mountains are charming. Climbing to the top of the mountain, you can overlook the Yangtze River and feel the magnificence of nature.
Jiang Xinzhou: Located in the center of the Yangtze River in Nanjing, it is a natural sandbar. In May, the plants on the Jiang Xinzhou Mountain are full of vitality, which is a good place to watch the beautiful scenery of the Yangtze River and experience the customs of Dao Jiang. In addition, there are some agricultural sightseeing parks in Jiang Xinzhou, where you can experience the fun of picking.
Meihua Mountain: Although the flowering period of plum blossoms has passed, Meihua Mountain in May is still beautiful. The lush vegetation and fresh air on the mountain make it a good place for outdoor activities. In addition, there are many cultural relics on Meihua Mountain, such as Meihua Temple and Guanmeiting, so you can enjoy the scenery and learn about history and culture at the same time.
Pearl Spring: Located in Pukou District, a suburb of Nanjing, it is a scenic spot integrating landscape and spring water. In May, the spring water is gurgling and the trees are shaded, which is a good place to enjoy the summer. Visitors can also taste authentic spring tofu here.
Zhongshan Scenic Area: In addition to the Purple Mountain, Zhongshan Scenic Area also includes Linggu Temple, Music Station and other scenic spots. In May, the natural scenery here is pleasant and it is a good choice for suburban recreation.
Hongshan Forest Zoo: Located in the suburb of Nanjing, it is a large-scale natural scenic spot integrating wildlife protection, scientific research and sightseeing. In May, the weather is suitable and animals are active, which is a good place to take children close to nature and learn about animals.
Bailuzhou Park: Located on the Qinhuai River in Nanjing, it is a water-based park. In May, the park is shaded by trees and the lake is clear, which is a good place for citizens to relax and entertain.
Jinling Hill Scenic Area: Located in the northwest of Nanjing, it is a comprehensive tourist attraction integrating landscape, history, culture and modern entertainment. In May, the natural scenery here is beautiful, which is a good choice for suburban tourism.
In a word, there are many natural scenic spots to choose from in Nanjing in May, whether it is climbing mountains to enjoy flowers or relaxing by the water. These scenic spots can not only make tourists feel the charm of nature, but also let people find a quiet and relaxed life.
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1. Presidential Palace
brief introduction
The complex of Nanjing Presidential Palace has a history of more than 600 years, which is divided into three areas, namely, the central area (central axis), the western area and the eastern area.
The Presidential Palace is the central seat of the National Government, witnessing the rise and fall of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom and the Governor's Office of Liangjiang.
Nanjing Presidential Palace has many well-preserved modern Chinese and western architectural remains, precious historical materials of cultural relics and beautiful landscaping environment.
The courtyards, western-style office buildings and Chinese-style gardens that combine Chinese and western styles retain the same pattern as the classical gardens in the south of the Yangtze River, with pavilions and bridges flowing.
Time reference
1-3 hours
traffic
[subway]
Take Metro Line 2/Line 3 and get off at Exit 5 of Daxing Palace Station, and walk for about 370 meters.
[Bus]
1. Take bus No.29/304/44/65/95 and get off at Presidential Palace Station, which is about 170 meters walk.
2. Take bus No.31/3/80 and get off at Nanjing Library Station, and walk about 350 meters.
entrance ticket
Admission: Full-price ticket 35 RMB (January 01-December 31)
Half-ticket: 1. Minors under the age of 18 who hold their valid certificates (ID card or student ID card) and are not accompanied by their parents or temporary guardians.
2. Full-time undergraduate (inclusive) students with valid student ID cards (excluding adult colleges).
3. Primary and secondary school students who are provided with certificates by the school and visit collectively except every Tuesday.
4. Older people aged 60 to 69 with valid ID cards or passports.
5. People who enjoy the minimum living allowance in Nanjing (with valid relevant certificates).
Free of charge: 1. Retired cadres, active and retired soldiers with their valid certificates (retirement certificate, officer's certificate or soldier's certificate, soldier's retirement certificate).
2. Disabled persons with valid certificates (disability certificate issued by the National Disabled Persons' Federation, blind, severely physically and mentally disabled persons are allowed to visit by an escort for free).
3. Minors under the age of 18 who are accompanied by their parents or temporary guardians and hold their valid identity documents (each parent or temporary guardian is limited to accompanying two minors).
4. Older people with valid ID cards or passports who are over 70 years old (inclusive).
tips:
Tickets for the presidential palace scenic spot must be purchased with my valid ID card. Tickets sold on the same day are valid for one time on the same day.
opening hours
08:30-18:00 (peak season); Stop ticketing time: 17: 00; Closing time: 17: 10 (Tuesday-Sunday, March 1st-October 14th), closed to the public (Monday, March 1st-October 14th).
08:30-17:00 (low season); Stop ticketing time: 16: 00; Closing time: 16: 10 (October 15th-Tuesday-Sunday of February 28th of the following year), closed to the public (October 15th-Monday of February 28th of the following year).
tips:
Supplementary note: it is closed all day every Monday, except for legal holidays (in case of major events or special reasons, the opening hours will be arranged separately)
It closes every New Year's Eve.
Location of scenic spots
No.292 Changjiang Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province
2. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum
brief introduction
Located in Zhongshan Scenic Area, the mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-sen has a "alarm bell" pattern on the whole, and is known as "the first mausoleum in China's modern architectural history".
To reach the top of Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, you need to climb long steps, and there will be a platform to rest after each step. Here is a visual technique in design, so you may wish to pay attention to it.
There are many memorial buildings in the scenic area, such as the Music Station, Xingjian Pavilion, Guanghua Pavilion, Liuhui Pavilion, and Tibetan Classics Building, which are worth visiting.
The mausoleum needs to make an appointment in advance to enter the park. It is recommended to make an appointment for tickets more than one day in advance, or you can buy a package tour. There is sightseeing bus in the scenic spot.
telephone
025-84431174
Time reference
Less than 1 hour
traffic
1. Take Metro Line 2 and get off at Xiamafang Station of Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum. When you leave the station, you can transfer to sightseeing bus, a scenic spot, or walk along Bo 'ai Road to Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum.
2. Take Nanjing Bus No.34 or No.201 and get off at Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum Parking Station, which is within walking distance.
entrance ticket
be free of charge
opening hours
08:00-17:00； Closing time: 17: 00 (January 1st-December 31st, Tuesday-Sunday), closed to the public (January 1st-December 31st, Monday).
tips:
Closed for maintenance every Monday, except legal holidays and the anniversary of Dr. Sun Yat-sen's birthday and death.
Location of scenic spots
No.7 Shixiang Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province
3. Memorial Hall for Victims of Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders
brief introduction
A special history exhibition hall, which comprehensively displays the "Nanjing Massacre" tragedy in the form of historical relics, architecture, sculpture, film and television, is located in a mass grave, one of the former Japanese massacre sites.
In the flat-topped semi-underground tomb-shaped historical materials exhibition hall, the historical materials on display include photos of the Japanese massacre scene, survivors' roster and testimony, military supplies used by the Japanese army during the massacre, diaries and confessions of Japanese officers and men who committed crimes, etc.
There are also several film and television halls in the exhibition hall, which are used to broadcast documentaries and films about the Nanjing Massacre and the Anti-Japanese War.
In the coffin-shaped remains showroom, you can see some of the remains of the victims dug from the "mass graves", which is ironclad evidence of the atrocities committed by the Japanese invaders in Nanjing Massacre.
The "12-second" meteor device, a meteor falls from the sky every 12 seconds, which means that the number of 300,000 compatriots killed in six weeks, if counted in seconds, a life disappears every 12 seconds. The memorial hall holds a national public sacrifice ceremony on December 13th every year.
telephone
18013959265
Time reference
1-3 hours
traffic
The Memorial Hall for Victims of the Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders is located in Shuiximen Street, jianye district, and can be reached by subway or bus.
1. Take Metro Line 2 (in the direction of Yuzui) and get off at Yunjin Road Station (exit 2).
2. Take Line 6 around the city and get off at Nanjing Massacre Victims Memorial Hall (bus stop).
entrance ticket
be free of charge
tips:
Please consult the scenic spot for details.
opening hours
08:30-17:30； Closing time: 16: 30 (January 1-December 30, Tuesday-Sunday) closed to the public (closed).
(Monday, January 1st-December 30th)
Location of scenic spots
No.418 Shuiximen Street, jianye district, Nanjing, Jiangsu.
4. Zhongshan Scenic Area-ming tomb Scenic Area
brief introduction
In Zhongshan Scenic Area, it is the mausoleum of Zhu Yuanzhang and Ma Huanghou, the Ming Taizu, which is magnificent and one of the largest imperial tombs in ancient China.
It took 38 years before and after the ming tomb was built, which opened the regulation of the Ming and Qing emperors' tombs, and only the last part of the cemetery exists.
The overall layout of the cemetery is magnificent and superb, especially the Shinto in ming tomb is 2400 meters long, with deep twists and turns.
To visit ming tomb, you usually enter from the south, pass the S-shaped Shinto, and continue to the north until Baoding.
Ming tomb Weixiu Pavilion, magnolia and plum blossom are in full bloom, which is beautiful under the blue sky.
Time reference
More than 3 hours
traffic
Bus: Take bus No.20/315 and get off at Zhongshan Botanical Garden, and walk about 730 meters to ming tomb.
entrance ticket
Admission: 70 RMB for adults/35 RMB for children/college students/senior citizens (from January 1st to December 31st, Monday to Sunday).
Half-ticket: 1. Children aged 6 (excluding) -18 (excluding) or over 1.4m in height;
2. College students (excluding adult education and graduate students) are limited to valid documents such as student ID cards and are 18 years old (inclusive) -24 years old (calculated by birthday);
3. The elderly are limited to their valid certificates and the age is 60 years old (inclusive) to 70 years old (excluding) (calculated by birthday).
opening hours
08: 30-17: 00 (January 1-December 31, Monday-Sunday)
Location of scenic spots
No.7 Shixiang Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province
5. Confucius Temple-Qinhuai Scenic Belt
brief introduction
Confucius Temple-Qinhuai Scenic Belt is a national AAAAA-level tourist area integrating natural scenery, landscape gardens, temple schools, street houses and local customs. The scenic spot is centered on the ancient buildings of Confucius Temple, with the Qinhuai River within ten miles as the axis, starting from Dongshuiguan Park in the east and reaching Xishuiguan Park (now Shuiximen) in the west.
Nanjing Confucius Temple is located in Gongyuan Street on the north bank of Qinhuai River in Qinhuai District, Nanjing, west of Jiangnan Gongyuan, namely Nanjing Confucius Temple, Nanjing Confucian Temple and Wenxuan King Temple. It is the first national highest institution of learning in China and the four major Confucian temples in China. It is the hub of China's ancient culture and the place where Jinling's history and humanities gather. It is not only the cultural and educational center of Nanjing in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, but also the cultural and educational complex that ranks first in southeast provinces. Now it is Confucius Temple.
Qinhuai River is the "mother river" of Nanjing and the cradle of Jinling's ancient culture. The Qinhuai River is five kilometers long and is called "Shili Qinhuai" in history. It is also the essence of the Confucius Temple-Qinhuai scenic belt.
Boating on Qinhuai River and visiting Qinhuai River, the first historical and cultural river in China, has become a characteristic tourism brand in Nanjing, and "Night berthing at Qinhuai" is even more hailed as a classic tour on water in Nanjing.
Time reference
1-3 hours
traffic
Take Metro Line 1 and get off at Sanshan Street Subway Station.
Take bus No.2/16/202/302 and get off at Zhonghua Road Changle Road Bus Station, and walk about 52 meters.
Take bus No.202/No.26 and get off at Zhonghua Road Zhanyuan Road bus stop, and walk for about 317 meters.
entrance ticket
be free of charge
tips:
Admission to the scenic spot is free, and internal scenic spots need to be charged separately. Please consult the scenic spot for details.
opening hours
09:00-22:00； Closing time: 21: 30 (January 1-December 31, Monday-Sunday)
Location of scenic spots
80-1 Pingjiangfu Road, Qinhuai District, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province
6. Nanjing Museum
brief introduction
Nanjing Museum is one of the three major museums in China, and the earliest museum established in China. It consists of history museum, art museum, special exhibition hall, digital museum, Republic of China museum and non-legacy museum.
There are more than 420 thousand pieces in the museum, all kinds of precious treasures, which are not only for visiting purposes, but also have the significance of historical excavation and research.
The arch of the Great Hoonji Glass Pagoda, which was displayed in the National Treasure program, is collected here.
The museum implements the form of free tickets, and you can enter the museum with valid documents to register and collect tickets.
telephone
025-84807923
Time reference
1-3 hours
traffic
[Bus] Take bus No.34, No.36, No.55, No.59, No.5 and No.5 at night and get off at Zhongshan Gate Station, which is within walking distance.
[Subway] Take Metro Line 2, get off at minggugong station, and walk about 300 meters east from Exit 1.
entrance ticket
be free of charge
tips:
With valid documents (ID card, household registration book, student ID card, medical insurance card, etc.), you can collect tickets at the site for free, or you can reserve tickets at official website for free and then collect tickets at the site.
opening hours
08:30-18:00； Closing time: 16: 00 (Tuesday-Sunday, March 1st-October 14th) and closed to the public (Monday, March 1st-October 14th).
08: 30-17: 00 (October 15th-Tuesday-Sunday of February 29th of the following year) closed to the public (October 15th-Monday of February 29th of the following year).
tips:
It is closed every Monday, New Year's Eve and the first day of the first month. The specific opening hours are subject to the scenic spot.
Location of scenic spots
No.321, Zhongshan East Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province
7. Confucius Temple
brief introduction
Confucius Temple, one of the four Confucian temples in China, was founded in 1034 AD and expanded from the East Jin Xuegong.
Confucius Temple complex is mainly composed of Confucius Temple, Xuegong and Jiangnan Gongyuan, which is a landmark building on the Qinhuai River.
The stone railing in front of the Confucius Temple was built during the Ming Zhengde period, which is the only best preserved ancient building in the Confucius Temple complex, and the big zhaobi is 110 meters long, which is the highest in the country.
Scenic spots sometimes hold some folk activities, lantern festivals and so on. There will also be a variety of snacks for everyone to choose from.
Time reference
1-3 hours
traffic
Bus: Take No.63/No.701 and get off at the First Hospital (bus stop), and walk for about 450 meters.
Subway: Take Line 3 and get off at Confucius Temple subway station, and walk for about 430 meters.
entrance ticket
be free of charge
tips:
The scenic spot is free, and the scenic spots in the scenic spot, Jiangnan Gongyuan and Confucius Temple Dacheng Hall, need to buy tickets separately.
* The above information is for reference only, please refer to the actual disclosure of the scenic spot on the same day.
opening hours
09: 00-22: 00 (Monday-Sunday, January 1st-December 31st)
Location of scenic spots
No.152 Gongyuan Street, Qinhuai District, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province
8. Xuanwu Lake Park
brief introduction
Xuanwu Lake is the largest royal garden lake in China, and it is also called "the three famous lakes in the south of the Yangtze River" with South Lake in Jiaxing and West Lake in Hangzhou.
It mainly includes five oases, including Yingzhou, Liangzhou and Cuizhou, and it is the largest cultural and leisure park in Nanjing.
Lingzhou's Tai Ling Flower Shelf overlooks the scenery of Zhongshan. Liangzhou has landscapes such as bonsai gardens and cuckoo gardens, and chrysanthemum exhibitions are held from October to November every year.
In addition, there is a lovers' garden in the park, with tulips, peach blossoms and other plants. The scenery is pleasant, and newcomers often come here to take wedding photos.
Spring is suitable for you Yingzhou, where you can see cherry blossoms covered with branches, and there is also a lotus garden, which is a good place to see lotus flowers and take photos.
Time reference
1-3 hours
traffic
Bus: Take bus line No.1/25/28/33 and get off at Xuanwu Gate Subway Station South/Xuanwu Lake Park Station, and walk for about 10 minutes, about 929 meters.
Subway: Take Line 1 to Exit 3 of Xuanwumen Station and walk about 881 meters.
entrance ticket
be free of charge
opening hours
08: 00-20: 00 (Monday-Sunday, January 1st-December 31st)
tips:
The specific opening hours are subject to the scenic spot.
Location of scenic spots
No.1 Xuanwumen Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province
9. Ancient Jiming Temple
brief introduction
The cherry blossoms on both sides of the road leading to Jiming Temple are particularly famous. Every Qingming Festival, a sea of cherry blossoms is very beautiful.
Jiming Temple, founded in the Western Jin Dynasty, is one of the oldest and most popular Buddhist temples in Nanjing.
The environment in the temple is very elegant, with incense around it. On the left is the food table, in front of which is the Maitreya Hall, on which are the Ursa Mahayana Hall and the Guanyin Building.
There is a rouge well in the northeast of the temple. It is said that Chen Shubao, his consorts Zhang Lihua and Kong Guiqi once hid in the well. Because of this past, many tourists come here.
Time reference
1-3 hours
traffic
Bus: Take bus No.304 and get off at Jiming Temple Station, and walk for about 208 meters.
entrance ticket
Fragrant flower coupon: 10 RMB (Monday-Sunday, January 1-December 31)
Free of charge: 1. With the disability certificate and military officer's card, you can enter the temple free of charge after checking the documents at the ticket office;
2. Individuals who have won the National Donation Award for Free Blood Donation, the Hematopoietic Stem Cell Award for Free Blood Donation and the Lifelong Honorary Award for Volunteer Service for Free Blood Donation in this province;
3, the elderly over 60 years old with ID cards and other related documents;
4. Children under 1.3 meters.
tips:
* The above information is for reference only, please refer to the actual disclosure of the scenic spot on the same day.
opening hours
07:00-17:30(01 January-31 December, Monday-Sunday)
tips:
The opening hours are: 05:30-17:30 every first and fifteenth day.
Location of scenic spots
No.1 Jimingsi Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province
10. Qinhuai River
brief introduction
It is a tributary of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, mostly in Nanjing, and is regarded as the mother river of Nanjing.
Known as "Shili Qinhuai", it is one of the most prosperous places in Nanjing, and it is also a must-see place for many tourists to come to Nanjing.
By boat, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Qinhuai River and feel the local customs of the river from different perspectives.
There are festivals in four seasons, such as spring cultural temple fair, summer Qinhuai summer, autumn Confucius Temple Food Festival, winter Jinling Lantern Festival and so on.
telephone
025-66022326
Time reference
1-3 hours
traffic
Bus:
Take bus No.1/44/202/4/40 to Jiankang Road Confucius Temple bus stop and walk there.
Subway:
Take subway line 3 to Confucius Temple subway station and walk there.
opening hours
whole day
Location of scenic spots
Chaoku Street, Qinhuai District, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province
