Nanjing, JiangsuJizhaoying MosqueXuanwu LakeGulin ParkCaoqiao MosqueNanjing Ming Palace Ruins ParkThe Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders
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Nanjing

Nanjing is a city in Nanjing City district, Jiangsu, China of about 7,165,292 people. Within 50 km by road there are 193 places to visit: 77 forts & heritage, 36 museums and 24 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Jizhaoying Mosque, Jiming Temple and Statue of Mr. Sun Yat Sen.

32.0617° N, 118.7778° EPop. 7,165,292

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Within 30 km171 places
Within 50 km193
Must-see46
Notable178
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Jizhaoying Mosque, mosque near Nanjing
Must-see

Jizhaoying Mosque

Mosque · 1 km

Jiming Temple, Buddhist site near Nanjing
Must-see

Jiming Temple

Buddhist site · 1 km

Statue of Mr. Sun Yat Sen, park near Nanjing
Must-see

Statue of Mr. Sun Yat Sen

Park · 2 km

Places near Nanjing by type

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One day from Nanjing

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:06 pm

34 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Nanjing
  2. 红山森林动物园nature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Jinghai TempleBuddhist site · 1 hrs
  4. The Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invadersmonument · 1.5 hrs
  5. Caoqiao Mosquemosque · 30 min
  6. Nanjing Ming Palace Ruins Parkpalace · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Nanjing
Today’s loopNanjingStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Nanjing?

Jizhaoying Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Jiming Temple (Buddhist site, about 1 km), Former National Art Gallery (museum, about 2 km), Xuanwu Lake (lake, about 3 km), Presidential Palace (palace, about 3 km), 清凉山公园 (park, about 3 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Nanjing?

193 places on Spotwander: 77 forts & heritage, 36 museums, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 other attractions, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Nanjing?

革命烈士纪念碑, about 1 km by road; Memorial to Jinling University Refugee Shelter and the Perished Compatriots (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest museum to Nanjing?

校史博物馆, about 1 km by road; John Rabe House (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Nanjing?

Start in Nanjing, visit 红山森林动物园, then Jinghai Temple, then The Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders, then Caoqiao Mosque, then Nanjing Ming Palace Ruins Park, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.