Looking for a ranking of Nanjing scenic spots, which ones are more recommended?

Nanjing’s scenic spots are ranked as follows: Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, Xuanwu Lake, Confucius Temple Qinhuai River Scenic Belt, Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, Nanjing Massacre Victims Memorial Hall, Qixia Mountain, Yuhuatai, Dabaoen Temple Heritage Park . These are all worth recommending, and some of them are listed below for a detailed introduction:

1. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum

Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, formerly known as the Prime Minister's Cemetery, is the mausoleum of the great revolutionary forerunner Sun Yat-sen. The Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum is built on the mountain, facing south from the north, adjacent to the Xiaoling Tomb of Ming Dynasty to the west, and Linggu Temple to the east. It is surrounded by hills and mountains, with barriers behind it. It is majestic and majestic. The coffin of the great revolutionary pioneer Dr. Sun Yat-sen was laid here on June 1, 1929.

To reach the top of Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, you need to climb long steps. After each step, there will be a platform for resting. There is a visual design technique here. When you look from the bottom up, you only see the steps but not the platform. When you look from the top down, you only see the platform but not the steps. You might as well pay attention. There are two large cauldrons on the fifth platform, and the wall of one of the cauldrons still has shell holes caused by the Japanese invasion of China.

2. Presidential Palace

The Presidential Palace in Nanjing is not only the central seat of the Republic of China government, but also the palace of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom and the governor's office of Liangjiang. When Kangxi and Qianlong went to the south of the Yangtze River, they also served as This is the palace. On New Year's Day 1912, it was here that Sun Yat-sen took office as interim president. Today, the Presidential Palace has become China's largest modern history museum.

This is a courtyard that combines Chinese and Western styles. It has finely designed Western-style office buildings, towering columns, deep corridors, and quiet and elegant Chinese-style gardens. Currently, the Presidential Palace is divided into three visiting areas: Central, West and East. There are a series of historical materials exhibition halls and restoration displays, as well as some wax figures recreating historical scenes. You can first visit the central area along the central axis, and then enter the west or east area from the end.

3. Xuanwu Lake

Xuanwu Lake, known as Sangbo and Houhu in ancient times, is located at the foot of Zhongshan Mountain. It is the largest royal garden lake in China and the largest city park in Jiangnan, similar to Jiaxing Nanhu Lake and Hangzhou West Lake are also known as the three famous lakes in the south of the Yangtze River. Xuanwu Lake is divided into five oases, which gathers many scenic spots and historic sites. It is now the largest cultural and leisure park in Nanjing.

Coming out of Nanjing Railway Station, Huanhu Road is to the south. You can walk around the lake and enjoy the scenery of Xuanwu Lake. If you come here in summer, you can see large lotus flowers in full bloom and the water surface is green, which is particularly charming. There is a section of the Ming Dynasty City Wall on the south bank of the lake (that is, the city wall where the Ming Dynasty City Wall History Museum is located), and viewing the lake here has a unique flavor.

4. Confucius Temple Qinhuai River Scenic Belt

The Confucius Temple Qinhuai River Scenic Belt refers to the Qinhuai River area centered on Confucius Temple, including streets, residential buildings and nearby historic sites on both sides of the bank. , scenic spots, etc. In history, many literati have recited poems here. The poem in Liu Yuxi's "Wuyi Lane" refers to this place as the place where the old king Xietang Qianyan, the flying man and ordinary people lived.

This area has been one of the most prosperous places in Nanjing since ancient times, and it is also a must-see for many tourists when they come to Nanjing. Here you can not only see the historical buildings of the ancient capital Nanjing, but also eat the most authentic Qinhuai-style snacks. Go deep into the streets or go boating on the Qinhuai River to experience the local customs and customs along the river from different perspectives. At night, colorful lights are lit up everywhere, which is extremely brilliant. It is even more wonderful to stay in Qinhuai at night.

There are festivals in the scenic area in all seasons, such as cultural temple fairs in spring, Qinhuai Summer (Community Culture and Art Festival) in summer, Confucius Temple Food Festival in autumn, Jinling Lantern Festival in winter, etc.

5. Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum

Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum is located in the Zhongshan Scenic Area. It is the mausoleum of Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang and Queen Ma. The mausoleum is magnificent and represents the architecture and stone carvings of the early Ming Dynasty. The highest achievement of art, it also directly influenced the shape of the imperial mausoleums of the Ming and Qing dynasties. After more than 600 years of vicissitudes, only the last part of the mausoleum remains.

The overall layout of the tomb area is divided into two parts. One is the winding mausoleum shrine, and the other is the main building of the mausoleum, which is the burial place of Zhu Yuanzhang. The Shinto is from Xiamafang to the main entrance of Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum. It is 2,400 meters long and has deep twists and turns, changing the straight pattern of the traditional Chinese imperial tomb Shinto.

The Shinto is divided into two sections, Shixiang Road and Wengzhong Road. The stone carvings on both sides are a highlight. There are 12 pairs of tall stone animals and 2 pairs each of civil servants and military generals. The stone carvings are carved from a single piece of stone, with simple shapes, clear patterns and exquisite craftsmanship. Every autumn, the ginkgo and red maples here are also a sight, attracting a large number of tourists who love photography.