Yuejiang Tower (Lion Hill)
阅江楼 · Yuèjiāng Lóu
A tall Ming-style pavilion on Lion Hill overlooking the Yangtze, planned by the first Ming emperor but only completed in 2001; the free Tianfei Palace and Jinghai Temple sit at the foot of the hill.
No booking needed1.5–2 hours
Tip
Go up on a clear afternoon for the best Yangtze views; the climb is short, so the paid escalator is optional.
- Opening hours
- 08:00–17:30 (ticket sales stop 17:00); Tianfei Palace 08:00–17:30; Jinghai Temple 09:00–17:00, closed Mondays
- Price
- ¥40 (¥20 for students and people 60+; free for children under 1.4 m and people 70+). Lift up the hill ¥10 (south gate) or escalator ¥40 (east gate). Tianfei Palace and Jinghai Temple free.
- How to book
- Buy at the gate or through the scenic area’s WeChat mini-program; tickets are valid for one entry on the day. To be confirmed
- Getting there
- Taxi from the centre about 20 minutes; or bus to the 阅江楼 area. No metro station right next to it. To be confirmed
- Address in Chinese
- 江苏省南京市鼓楼区建宁路202号
Photo: 钉钉 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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