Popular places to visit
Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall
You can study the exhibits at Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Nanjing. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.
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.
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.
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 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.
Things to do
Flexible Private Nanjing City Highlights Day Tour
Half-Day Private Customized Nanjing City Tour
Top hotels in Jian Ye
Renaissance Nanjing Olympic Centre Hotel
The Hotel was great. The room was great. Food was superb. Employees were helpful. I would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on Apr 22, 2025
ANDAZ NANJING HEXI, BY HYATT
gym is nice and everything is excellent...
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2025
Hilton Nanjing
Like the hotel staff and the shopping mall near the hotel. Not too far from the subway station and has a Starbucks coffee shop close by. The only drawback is that the hotel doesn’t have a laundry facility but on the Expedia website says it has. So it’s misleading to me because I was expecting to ...
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Jumeirah Nanjing Hotel
nice and clean. spacious room/unit compared to other hotels. very clean and well decorated. the renovation might not be very modern but with good quality. quiet and sound-proof rooms.
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2025
Mercure Nanjing Olympic EXPO
Shenmi Sidou Hostel
Other neighbourhoods around Jian Ye
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gulou
The mountain views and museums are just a few things visitors like about Gulou. Nanjing Drum Tower and Yangtze are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Xinmofanmalu Station or Caochangmen Nanyi Second Division Station to get around the larger area.
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.
