Exhausted your list of distractions for this National Day holiday? With just 1 day left for many, The Nanjinger has readied a list of eight top choices for tomorrow’s final chance at relaxation for now. Free entry for all locations listed.
Note that this is just the latest in a series of guides prepared in the wake of COVID, for all those more or less stuck in Nanjing (and China).
Check out the previous articles, published in June of both this and last year, entitled, “20 Days’ Out Ideas for Families Stuck in Nanjing this Summer”, and, “Places to Go/Stuff to Do/Great Days Out for the Summer Holidays”.
Together with today’s offering, all in all, that’s 38 suggestions for those with itchy feet seeking something to do in our fair city.
Wulongtan Park (乌龙潭公园)
Known as Nanjing Little West Lake, after its large counterpart in Hangzhou and on account it is in the west of the city. Pavilions and terraces scattered among the flowers and trees provide a poetic and picturesque experience, while a 3 km fitness trail makes Wulongtan Park perfect for morning jogs and walks.
Located at 215 Guangzhou Lu, Gulou District (opposite to Jiangsu Provincial People’s Hospital), a little north of Hanzhong Men Metro Station on Line 2.
Hydrangea Park (绣球公园)
The hydrangea’s tremendous species’ diversity in China means colour, and lots of it, a fact reflected in the blaze which erupts on both sides of Nanjing’s Hydrangea Lake every autumn. Take it all in and relax in an ancient pavilion amid mountains, water and forest.
Located at 406 Zhongshan Bei Lu in Gulou District, at the Rehe Lu stop on buses 16 or 34 from Zhujiang Lu Metro Station on Line 1.
Xiaguan Train Theme Park (下关火车主题园)
Railway buffs will enjoy stepping back in time to get up close and personal with steam locomotives, those famed green carriages, an old-fashioned waiting hall and lots more reminiscent of the past.
Located along Jiangbian Lu of Gulou District, at the Baotaqiao stop on bus 12 from Shangyuan Men Metro Station on Line 3.
Meow Street (喵喵街)
One for the cat lovers; Meow Street sits next to the Nanjing Eye and has become known as a hot spot for today’s upcoming internet celebrities to do their vlogging. A paradise with cats as the theme that can melt a girl’s heart in minutes.
Located in front of Jiangwan Xintiandi, 209 Leshan Lu in Jianye District, at the East Gate stop on bus 102 from Yuantong Metro Station on Lines 2 and 10.
Finless Porpoise Plaza (江豚广场)
Finless porpoise sculptures accompany a popular science exhibition hall in a former warehouse, while a porpoise observation deck, protruding from the river bank, sits on an original, restored wharf.
Located at Jindama Wharf, 18 Nonchang Cun in Yuhuatai District; a 3km walk from Tianbao Metro Station on Line S3.
Chunqing Tea Plantation (淳青茶园)
Known as “One of the 30 Most Beautiful Tea Gardens in China” and a “China Top Ten Tea Travel Route”, this is the place to breathe in all those fresh negative oxygen ions, infused with the scent of tea.
Located 60 metres northeast of the intersection of Maoshu Lu and the Jingdong Line in Gaochun District; a 3.5km walk from the Youzishan stop on bus 209 from Gaochun Metro Station on Line S9.
Huashu Village (桦墅村)
Not too far from Xianlin University Town lies this popular team-building or employee-retreat location, which is also a National Leisure, Agriculture and Rural Tourism Demonstration Site. Successive winner of the “Beautiful Jiangsu Water Village” and “Beautiful Nanjing Water Village” awards.
Located in Xigang Subdistrict of Qixia District, at the Zhoucun stop on bus 329 from Jingtian Lu Metro Station on Line 2.
Jiangnan Silk Culture Museum (江南丝绸文化博物馆)
Nanjing’s first museum with the theme of silk culture tells the story of Chinese silk, with a special focus on that from the Jiangnan region. More than 300 exhibits, historical materials and multimedia installations reproduce the past and present of Jiangnan silk culture.
Located in Building 41, National Leading Talent Pioneer Park, Laifeng Jie, Qinhuai District; a 1.3km walk from Sanshan Jie Metro Station on Line 1.
