Xuan Wu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A traditional pagoda surrounded by lush greenery, with a modern skyscraper in the background.
A staircase with wooden railings leading to a seating area with tables and chairs.
A traditional Chinese gate with intricate designs and illuminated decorations.
A cluster of traditional round-roofed buildings surrounded by terraced fields.
A large tree with extensive roots overhanging a stone pathway by a body of water.

Stay near popular Xuan Wu attractions

A serene lakeside with a wooden dock, rowboats, and a small pavilion.

Xuanwu Lake Park

8.8/10 (54 reviews)
Explore the islands, temples, bonsai museum and beautiful flower- and tree-filled gardens of a huge park with an ancient history.
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Activities

Flexible Private Nanjing Independent Tour

Flexible Private Nanjing Independent Tour

AU$184
per adult
Flexible Private Nanjing Independent Tour
Nanjing Qinhuai River

Nanjing By Night: Qinghuai River Cruise with Authentic Dining Experience

AU$278
per adult
Nanjing By Night: Qinghuai River Cruise with Authentic Dining Experience
Sun Yatsen Mausoleum

Flexible Private Nanjing City Highlights Day Tour

AU$381
per adult
Flexible Private Nanjing City Highlights Day Tour
Nanjing Private English Tour Guide Service

Nanjing Private English Tour Guide Service

AU$207
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nanjing Private English Tour Guide Service
Nanjing Zhongshan Gate

Half-Day Private Customized Nanjing City Tour

AU$298
per adult
Half-Day Private Customized Nanjing City Tour
Half day Tour Purple Mountain and Ming Tomb - World Heritage

Nanjing: Purple Mountain and Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum

AU$356
per adult
Nanjing: Purple Mountain and Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum
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Our pick of the best Xuan Wu Hotel Deals

Nanjing Central Hotel

Nanjing Central Hotel

4 out of 5
75 Zhongshan Road Nanjing Jiangsu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$82 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$82
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanjing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (290 reviews)
"Location is great!"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Nanjing Central Hotel
InterContinental Nanjing by IHG

InterContinental Nanjing by IHG

5 out of 5
1 Zhong Yang Road Nanjing Jiangsu
The price is AU$168 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$168
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nanjing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Nanjing Drum Tower and Jiming Temple are located ...
InterContinental Nanjing by IHG
Ascott Xuanwu Lake Nanjing

Ascott Xuanwu Lake Nanjing

4.5 out of 5
No. 6 Huayun Road, Gulou District Nanjing Jiangsu
The price is AU$134 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$134
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Nanjing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Popular attractions Xuanwu Lake Park and Xuanwu ...
Ascott Xuanwu Lake Nanjing
The Westin Nanjing Xuanwu Lake

The Westin Nanjing Xuanwu Lake

5 out of 5
201 Zhong Yang Road Nanjing Jiangsu
The price is AU$160 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$160
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nanjing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Xuanwu lake and Xuanwu Lake Park are located ...
The Westin Nanjing Xuanwu Lake
Mercure Nanjing Downtown

Mercure Nanjing Downtown

3 out of 5
No. 34 Guanjiaqiao, Gu Lou District Nanjing Jiangsu
The price is AU$85 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$85
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanjing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nanjing Library and Chaotian Palace ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"breakfast here is. really really good. wide selection and tasty rooms were slightly dated looking, but still pretty good staff was mostly good but not so interactive (maybe didnt want to engage in english too much). cleaning staff was a bit aggressive though, kept wanting to take my towels and replace ..."

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026

Mercure Nanjing Downtown
Ming Hotel Nanjing - MGallery Collection

Ming Hotel Nanjing - MGallery Collection

4 out of 5
No 100 Changjiang Road Xuanwu District Nanjing
The price is AU$183 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
AU$183
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanjing. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Jiming Temple and Nanjing City Wall are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
"Ming is the first choice of hotel for us, anytime and every time we visit Nanjing. I hope the staff can continue the excellence services they provide and maintain Ming’s high quality. Thanks."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Ming Hotel Nanjing - MGallery Collection
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Our guide on where to stay in Xuan Wu

Find the best Xuan Wu areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A traditional Chinese gate with intricate carvings and a sign in Chinese characters.

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.

Traditional Chinese architecture with a large building featuring a prominent golden inscription.

Qinhuai Qu

You might enjoy the shopping while in Qinhuai Qu. Temple of Confucius is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Wudingmen Station or Yuhuamen Station to see more of the city.

A traditional Chinese building with a tiled roof and red lanterns.

Jiangning

Jiangning is well liked for its mountain views and restaurants. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Nan Tang er Ling and Niushoushan Forest Park are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Mozhoudonglu Station or Zhengfang­zhonglu Station to get around.

A cityscape with a prominent skyscraper, likely the Shanghai Tower, surrounded by other high-rise buildings and a hazy sky.

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.

A traditional Chinese courtyard with tiled roofs, a stone bridge, and a river.

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.

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