Xuanwu Lake
玄武湖 · Xuánwǔ Hú
A big city lake of islands and causeways under the Ming wall and Purple Mountain, where locals walk, jog and boat.
No booking needed1–2 hours
Tip
Climb onto the city wall section by the lake (Shence Gate to Taiping Gate) for the best views of the water and the skyline.
- Opening hours
- Park open from early morning to late evening To be confirmed
- Price
- Free; boats extra
- How to book
- No booking needed.
- Getting there
- Xuanwumen (Line 1), next to the south gate
- Address in Chinese
- 江苏省南京市玄武区玄武巷1号
Photo: Windmemories · CC BY-SA 4.0
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