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Fuzimiao (Confucius Temple)-Qinhuai River, Nanjing

Updated: 2026-05-06 | govt.chinadaily.com.cn

Fuzimiao (Confucius Temple)-Qinhuai River, Nanjing

南京市夫子庙-秦淮风光带景区 nán jīng shì fū zǐ miào qín huái fēng guāng dài jǐng qū)

Fuzimiao at night [Photo/IC]

Qinhuai River, which is 5 kilometers wide, is the mother river of Nanjing and the cradle of ancient Jinling culture.

The scenic area, centering on the ancient architectural complex of the Confucius Temple, integrates natural and cultural landscapes.

Its attractions include Zhanyuan Garden, one of the top five gardens in Jiangnan area, a region by the southern bank of the lower Yangtze River, during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), Bailuzhou Park, Jiangnan Examination Hall, the largest imperial examination site in ancient China.


Scenic Spot Level: AAAAA

Ticket Price: free

Recommended Visiting Time: four to five hours

Address: No 53 Gongyuan West Road, Qinhuai district, Nanjing

Transport: Metro line 1 to Sanshanjie Station, line 3 to Fuzimiao Station

Websites: http://www.njfzm.net/ (Chinese)

                 http://njfzm.net/en/en/ (English)

Qinhuai River, the mother river of Nanjing [Photo/IC]