Donggou Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Temple of Confucius
Tour the temple complex where for many years imperial scholars would pray to the philosopher Confucius before sitting their tough examinations.
Xuanwu Lake Park
Explore the islands, temples, bonsai museum and beautiful flower- and tree-filled gardens of a huge park with an ancient history.
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum
Visit the majestic tomb of the man who ended China’s feudal monarchy and who is known as the father of modern China.
Nanjing Presidential Palace
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.
Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall
You can study the exhibits at Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Nanjing. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.
Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge
After visiting Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nanjing. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.
Activities
Nanjing Private Day Tour With Must-Visit Attractions
Nanjing City Private Customized Day Tour with Lunch
Nanjing Private English Tour Guide Service
Flexible Private Nanjing City Highlights Day Tour
Nanjing By Night: Qinghuai River Cruise with Authentic Dining Experience
Our pick of the best Donggou Hotel Deals
Shangri-La Nanjing
Very nice place and Hotel, clean and with a freat city and Lake.view.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
The Westin Nanjing Xuanwu Lake
great hotel
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2024
Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning
Do not imagine yourself staying in a five stars hotel. This is a very old property. The furniture and amenities are old and beat up. The staff is friendly and competent. The cleaning crew is very friendly and did a good job. The issues arise from the property showing its age that’s all. If you want ...
Reviewed on 26 May 2025
InterContinental Nanjing by IHG
A Stay of 4 nights for vacation, the hotel staffs are very nice and friendly, the location is close to the Lake and nearby site-seeing locations, right at the subway exit
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025
Ascott Xuanwu Lake Nanjing
Good connection to the subway via the mall (currently not ready yet). Room is bright and clean, with an automated WC. Front desk staff were responsive. As a fairly new property, service standards should improve with time and training.
Reviewed on 30 June 2025
Ming Hotel Nanjing - MGallery Collection
Great location, bigger than other hotel room.
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Donggou
Qixia District
While you're in Qixia District, take in top sights like Zhongshan Mountain National Park or Yangtze, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Qixia Station or Xianlinhu Station.
Luhe District
If you're spending time in Luhe District, check out sights like Yangtze or Fenghuangshan Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Fangzhouguangchang Station or Shenqiao Station.
Xuan Wu
Xuan Wu is well liked for its bars and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Presidential Palace are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Mount Jiuhua Station or Jimingsi Station to get around.
Gulou
Gulou is well liked for its mountain views and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Nanjing Drum Tower and Yangtze are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Xinmofanmalu Station or Caochangmen Nanyi Second Division Station to get around.
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.
