Things to do in Shimenkan

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Shimenkan
Temple of Confucius featuring religious elements and a temple or place of worship
Temple of Confucius showing a temple or place of worship, heritage architecture and religious aspects
Temple of Confucius which includes heritage architecture
Temple of Confucius showing a temple or place of worship, interior views and religious elements

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What to do in Shimenkan

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Temple of Confucius which includes a city, a temple or place of worship and a sunset

Temple of Confucius

Tour the temple complex where for many years imperial scholars would pray to the philosopher Confucius before sitting their tough examinations.

Temple of Confucius
Xuan Wu Lake Park featuring a lake or waterhole and a garden

Xuanwu Lake Park

Explore the islands, temples, bonsai museum and beautiful flower- and tree-filled gardens of a huge park with an ancient history.

Xuanwu Lake Park
Nanjing Presidential Palace which includes a castle and heritage architecture as well as a small group of people

Nanjing Presidential Palace

From the Chinese Revolution to the nationalist government of the Kuomintang party, this palace has played a part in modern China’s dramatic political upheavals.

Nanjing Presidential Palace
Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall

Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall

You can study the exhibits at Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Nanjing. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.

Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum as well as a large group of people

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum

Visit the majestic tomb of the man who ended China’s feudal monarchy and who is known as the father of modern China.

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum
Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge

Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge

After visiting Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nanjing. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.

Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge

Nanjing Museum

You can study the exhibits at Nanjing Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Nanjing. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.

Nanjing Museum

Nanjing Olympic Sports Center

Catch an event at Nanjing Olympic Sports Center during your trip to Shangxinhe. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the temples in the area.

Nanjing Olympic Sports Center

Nanjing University

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Nanjing University during your trip to Nanjing. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.

Nanjing University

Areas of Shimenkan

Temple of Confucius featuring religious elements, signage and a temple or place of worship

Fuzimiao Area

Well liked for its museums and monuments, Fuzimiao Area is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Temple of Confucius and Taiping Heavenly Kingdom History Museum, and jump on the metro at Fuzimiao Station to get around the city.

Fuzimiao Area
Temple of Confucius featuring religious elements and a temple or place of worship

Nanjing