Popular places to visit
Nanjing Drum Tower
Learn about the local history of Nanjing with a stop at Nanjing Drum Tower. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.
Jiangsu Nanjing TV Tower
You can learn about the history of Nanjing with a stop at Jiangsu Nanjing TV Tower. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.
Hohai University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Hohai University, during your trip to Nanjing. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.
Nanjing University of Technology
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Nanjing University of Technology, during your trip to Nanjing. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.
Qingliangshan Park
Explore the great outdoors at Qingliangshan Park, a lovely green space in Nanjing. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Nanjing Normal University
Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Nanjing Normal University during your visit to Nanjing. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's museums.
Things to do

Nanjing Private English Tour Guide Service

Nanjing Private Night Tour: Confucian Temple Area, Ming City Wall, Laomendong

Flexible Private Nanjing City Highlights Day Tour

Nanjing City Private Customized Day Tour with Lunch

Half Day Nanjing City Private Flexible Tour with Night River Cruise
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Other neighbourhoods around Gulou

Xuan Wu
The bars and museums are just a few things visitors like about Xuan Wu. Nanjing City Wall and Xu Garden are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Mount Jiuhua Station or Jimingsi Station to get around the larger area.

Xinjiekou
The restaurants and shopping are a few things visitors like about Xinjiekou. Check out Nanjing Library while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Daxinggong Station or Xinjiekou Station to get around town.

Fuzimiao Area
Well-liked for its museums and monuments, Fuzimiao Area is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Temple of Confucius and Taiping Heavenly Kingdom History Museum, and jump on the metro at Fuzimiao Station to get around the city.

Jian Ye
The bars and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Jian Ye. Nanjing Olympic Sports Center and Jiangsu Grand Theatre are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Xinglongdajie Station or Mengdu Street East Station to get around the larger area.

Qinhuai Qu
Qinhuai Qu is a destination travelers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Wudingmen Station or Yuhuamen Station to explore sights like Temple of Confucius.

Yu Hua Tai
Appreciated for its mountain views and museums, you might consider exploring Yu Hua Tai. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Yangtze, and jump on the metro at Ruanjiandadao Station or Huashenmiao Station to get around the city.