Title: Purple Mountain Observatory in Xuan Wu - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Purple Mountain Observatory Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Purple-Mountain-Observatory-Hotels.0-l6100702-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Purple Mountain Observatory Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Purple-Mountain-Observatory.d6100702.Car-Rental-Guide)[Xuan Wu Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Xuan-Wu.d3000663857.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Purple Mountain Observatory Tours and Activities ## Visit Purple Mountain Observatory Activities --- --- ### Popular places to visit ![Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6100700/b58d9e97-a5c4-4f76-98b5-a395b950ffeb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum 5/5(1 review) Visit the majestic tomb of the man who ended China’s feudal monarchy and who is known as the father of modern China. [](https://expedia.ca/Dr-Sun-Yat-Sen-Mausoleum-Xuan-Wu.d6100700.Vacation-Attraction) ![Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum which includes heritage architecture as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6100700/577fdb91-7389-4f74-ba81-36b4e5270de5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Zhongshan Mountain National Park Explore the great outdoors at Zhongshan Mountain National Park, a lovely green space in Nanjing. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments. [](https://expedia.ca/Zhongshan-Mountain-National-Park-Xuan-Wu.d813715996384489472.Vacation-Attraction) ![Nanjing Presidential Palace showing heritage architecture and street scenes as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6100698/8b8baea8-0179-4205-b382-e0f695a41a42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Xu Garden Explore the great outdoors at Xu Garden, a lovely green space in Nanjing. Wander the lakeside and gardens while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Xu-Garden-Nanjing.d6100724.Vacation-Attraction) ![Nanjing Presidential Palace showing a castle and heritage architecture as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6100698/8703f84c-7bfd-43a4-8918-bb78314acb7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nanjing Presidential Palace 5/5(1 review) From the Chinese Revolution to the nationalist government of the Kuomintang party, this palace has played a part in modern China’s dramatic political upheavals. [](https://expedia.ca/Nanjing-Presidential-Palace-Xuan-Wu.d6100698.Vacation-Attraction) ![Xuan Wu Lake Park featuring a lake or waterhole and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6100722/03d8f598-3dda-4e8f-8050-30d3717318e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Xuanwu Lake Park Explore the islands, temples, bonsai museum and beautiful flower- and tree-filled gardens of a huge park with an ancient history. [](https://expedia.ca/Xuanwu-Lake-Park-Nanjing.d6100722.Vacation-Attraction) #### Nanjing Botanical Garden Explore the great outdoors at Nanjing Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Nanjing. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples. 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