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Hostels are a great way to stay for a lower cost, so you can save more for exploring. If you’re interested in cultural experiences, you can check out the temples while you’re here.

No two hostels look exactly the same, but these dormitory-style accommodations all feature shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), budget-friendly prices and a social setting.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s a little information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 26°C, while the coldest months are January and December, with an average of 7°C. The rainiest months in Nanjing are July, June, August and May, with each month seeing an average of 221 mm of rainfall.

Depending on what you’re interested in, you might enjoy these things around Nanjing. Get out into nature with places such as Xuanwu lake, Xu Garden and Xuanwu Lake Park. Cultural attractions include Nanjing Museum, Taiping Heavenly Kingdom History Museum and Jiangsu Grand Theatre. Visit landmarks such as Jiming Temple, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Drum Tower.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Nanjing in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Nanjing (NKG-Lukou Intl.), located 23 mi (37 km) from the city centre. When you’re out and about, you may want to use public transport during your trip. Nearby metro stations include Jimingsi Station, Mount Jiuhua Station and Fuqiao Station. To check out more of the surrounding area, take a train from Nanjing (NKJ-Nanjing Rail Station), Nanjing Station or Nanjing Nankin Station.