Nanjing · Selected attraction
Xuanwu Lake
Xuanwu Lake lies beside the Ming city wall and Purple Mountain, combining islands, causeways and skyline views in a broad urban park.
Why it matters
Xuanwu Lake
Xuanwu Lake lies between the Ming city wall and Purple Mountain. Its islands, causeways and skyline form one of Nanjing's broadest public landscapes, functioning as both historic water and an everyday city park.
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- 01Five lake islands linked by causeways
- 02Layered views of city wall, mountain and skyline
- 03Seasonal planting and everyday local life
Nanjing · Xuanwu Lake
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