Scenic spot introduction:
Xuanwu Lake is the largest comprehensive cultural and recreational park in Nanjing. It is home to many scenic spots and historical sites: the towering Ming City Wall, the beautiful Jiuhua Mountain, and the quaint Jiming Temple surround it; Xuanwu Morning Light, Wumiao Ancient Gate, Ming City Exploration, and Water Park are dotted among them. Famous historical figures such as Li Bai, Wang Anshi, Guo Pu, and Guo Moruo have visited this place and left their relics and poems. The shore of Xuanwu Lake is diamond-shaped, with 5 islands inside, dividing the lake into four large areas. The islands are connected by bridges or embankments. Lotuses are planted in the lake. In summer and autumn, the lake is full of fragrance and the scenery is charming.Attractions distribution:
There are five islands in Xuanwu Lake: Huanzhou, Yingzhou, Liangzhou, Cuizhou, Lingzhou .Scenic spot qualifications:
National 4A-level scenic spotScenic spot features:
Photography, sightseeing, leisure, vacation, historical tour, parks, lakes, islandsScenic spot map:
Travel Notes of Travellers:
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travelling guideline:
Xuanwu Lake Scenic Area not only has entertainment activities such as rafting, bonfire parties, and fishing, but also has extremely challenging horse racing events.
Tour route:
1. Natural landscape tour (cruise the whole lake): Beihu Pier → Xuanwu Gate → Rockery Waterfall → Lotus Square → Railway Station → Cuizhou → Xuqiao → Purple Mountain → Jiuhua Mountain → Yuewu Platform → Wumiao Gate → Tailing Bridge → Ming Dynasty City Wall → Jiming Temple → Zifeng Mansion → Xuanpu → Xuanwu Gate
2. Historical and cultural tour (cruise to Liangzhou, walk to Xuanwu Gate): Beihu Pier → Ming City Wall → Moon Reflection in Back Lake (Li Bai) → Fangqiao → Liangzhou → Puxian Pavilion → Lake Temple → Huangceku → Wenji Pavilion → Friendship Hall → Lansheng Building (Parade Platform) → Mi Fu Stone Worship → Guo Pu Memorial Hall → Guo Pu Xiandun → Rockery Waterfall → Cuihong Embankment → Xuanwu Gate
3. Leisure route (cruise to Liangzhou, battery car to Xuanwu Gate): North Lake Pier → Ming City Wall → Back Lake Reflecting the Moon (Li Bai) → Fangqiao → Liangzhou → Puxian Pavilion → Lake Temple → Huangceku → Wenji Pavilion → Friendship Hall → Lansheng Tower (Parade Platform) → Yingzhou → Lingzhou → Huanzhou → Xuanwu Gate
Best time to visit:
Summer and Autumn
Shopping recommendations:
Specialties include: fragrant lotus root, cherry, shochu, cemetery watermelon, Zhang Xiaoquan knife, Jinling evil-repelling, Jinling gold foil, brocade, and rain flower stone
Scenic spot map:
Scenic spot location:
China > Jiangsu Province > Nanjing > Xuanwu District
How to get there:
Opposite Nanjing Railway Station you can take a cruise to Xuanwu Lake Park.
Take Bus No. 1, 1, 3 (loop), 8, 15, 22, 25, 28, 30, 33, 35, 38, 47, 52, 56, 74 or Metro Line 1 to Xuanwu Lake Park.
Scenic area map:
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Xuanwu Lake Ticket Price:
free
Scenic area opening hours:
6:00-20:00
