Travel Guide
Wander through the lush forests of Yuhuatai Scenic Area in search of the city's memories; stop by the Nanjing City Wall Museum on the banks of the Qinhuai River and listen to the stories of the ancient walls; then take a quiet moment to visit Mendong Historic Cultural District and savor the enduring imprint of Nanjing's old southern city.
This route captures the small, everyday details of Nanjing life, the authentic flavors of the city, and a touch of its evolving modern lifestyle. Xinanli Historic Cultural Leisure District holds the unique historical and cultural soul of Nanjing, while Ke Lane and Nanhu East Road are treasure troves of local flavors — a walk full of taste and character.
Follow this route to feel the deep bond between the people of Nanjing and the Yangtze River. At the foot of Mufu Mountain along the Yangtze's bank, the Muyan Riverside offers sweeping river panoramas; take the ferry from Zhongshan Wharf and catch a breathtaking sunset; then continue to Yangtze Ecological Park for an up-close encounter with the beauty of the riverside.
Walk and immerse yourself in the cultural atmosphere of Nanjing. At the Nanjing World Literature Salon, explore the charm of this ancient capital through a literary lens; proceed to Jimingsi Road, where cherry blossoms bloom in magnificent splendor every spring; follow the road all the way to Xuanwu Lake Scenic Area, where you can drift across the lake with a gentle breeze on your face.
Climb the stone steps along the path and you will be greeted by the imposing barbican of Shence Gate; continue to Xuanwu Gate, where the wall winds southward along Xuanwu Lake, unfurling a timeless panorama of mountains and water before you; finally arrive at Jiefang Gate, where distant hills and waters stretch to the horizon while Jiming Temple and the Zifeng Tower stand side by side, ancient and modern glowing in harmony.
Begin your hike by ascending the wall at Jiqing Gate; the next stop is Zhonghua Gate, with its three barbicans connected by four arched gateways, earning it the title "Foremost Inner Barbican Under Heaven." Continue along the wall to reach Old Mendong, where the Chishiji Scenic Walkway offers views of white-walled, dark-tiled rooftops and the ancient street below. Press on to Wuding Gate, where the Qinhuai River divides into its inner and outer branches — the Inner Qinhuai entering the city through Dongshuiguan and exiting through Xishuiguan, forming the famous "Ten-Mile Qinhuai." Dongshuiguan is the final stop on this route, marking the point where the Qinhuai River flows into the Ming imperial city through its ancient walls.
