The secluded city of Nanjing awaits you
Enjoy the temples and other features of Nanjing. This trendy city is known for its hot springs, forests and zoo. Whether you're planning a family holiday, a trip with friends or a romantic retreat, HomeAway has a great selection of holiday homes. Many rentals come with a full kitchen and separate dining area, perfect if you need a space for entertaining.
Activities and attractions in and around Nanjing
Do you want to find top things to see and do while you're in the area? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and check out everything that makes Nanjing a fun spot to go on holiday. Here are some of the most popular attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Gora 12 Holes (5.7 mi / 9.2 km)
- Dragon Valley Theme Park (8.3 mi / 13.4 km)
- Happy Valley Nanjing (13.9 mi / 22.4 km)
- Longshan Mountain Scenic Resort (21 mi / 33.8 km)
- ZNC Land (0.7 mi / 1.1 km)
- Nanjing Underwater World (3.2 mi / 5.1 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Nanjing
Whether you're looking for fun outdoor activities or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Nanjing is a great place to get out in nature. These are a few of the area's most enchanting features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Xuanwu lake (0.7 mi / 1.2 km)
- Xu Garden (1.2 mi / 2 km)
- Xuanwu Lake Park (1.3 mi / 2 km)
- Ming Palace Ruins (2.1 mi / 3.5 km)
- Zhongshan Mountain National Park (3.6 mi / 5.9 km)
- Niushoushan Forest Park (10.7 mi / 17.3 km)
How to get to and around Nanjing
The nearest airport is in Nanjing (NKG-Lukou Intl.), located 23 mi (37 km) from the city centre.
If you prefer to travel by train, Nanjing (NKJ-Nanjing Rail Station), Nanjing Station and Nanjing Nankin Station are the main stations in the city. You can get around Nanjing by jumping on the metro at Jimingsi Station, Mount Jiuhua Station or Fuqiao Station.