Jiangsu Art Museum - Aesthetic of Art
by Flysky
Jun 3, 2025
This trip to Nanjing is really comfortable! This trip focuses on cultural atmosphere + landmark check-in + good stay, four must-see attractions plus a value-for-money hotel, whether you want to deeply feel the history of Jinling, or want to slowly enjoy the old town life, it's perfect! Nanjing's transportation is convenient enough to walk or use the subway between attractions, perfect for hipsters and light city roaming enthusiasts.
🗺️ Trip highlights
Nanjing Confucius Temple Qinhuai River Su·Xiyun Hotel As the stopover point, there are Confucius Temple, Laomendong and Qinhuai River around. Recommended must-visit: the ancient garden aesthetics of Jinling First Garden, the free historical and cultural feast of Nanjing Museum Headquarters, the special exhibition atmosphere of Jiangsu Provincial Art Museum, dinner or night trip back to the hotel slowly chill, really super comfortable.
📍Jinling First Garden
Address: No. 128, Zhanyuan Road, Qinhuai District, Nanjing
The first garden of Jinling – Zhanyuan, a classical Chinese garden with beautiful scenery in spring flowers and autumn moon. The garden has pavilions and pavilions, fake mountain pools, and stone carvings of poems written by literati. You can satisfy your photography addiction by walking around. It is recommended to avoid peak crowds (before 10:00 am or after 4 pm), slowly feel the delicate garden design, and take beautiful photos at any time with your mobile phone.
📍Nanjing Municipal Museum Headquarters
Address: No. 257, Zhonghua Road, Qinhuai District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province
Tickets: Free
Nanjing Museum Headquarters is suitable for half-day tours. The indoor exhibition area is spacious, with both fine cultural relics exhibitions and near-modern art exhibitions. The circulation in the museum is clear. It takes about two hours to visit. Don't miss the boutique cultural and creative shops.
📍 Jiangsu Provincial Art Museum
Address: No. 333, Changjiang Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing (Opposite the Presidential Palace)
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-17:00 (entrance closes at 16:30), closed on Mondays
Nanjing landmark-level art museum, near the subway, super convenient transportation. The permanent exhibitions in the collection cover Chinese painting, oil painting, etc., with special exhibitions and live art activities. It is recommended to check the exhibition information on the official website in advance. Some special exhibitions may require reservations. There is a small coffee bar in the museum where you can exchange artistic experiences while resting.
🏨 Nanjing Confucius Temple Qinhuai River Su Xiyun Hotel
Address: 60 Xinfu River
Staying at this hotel is genuinely convenient, fully equipped, clean and comfortable rooms, mostly equipped with projectors, fresh air system, bathroom dry and wet separation. A small number of room types have unique designs, if the pursuit of tranquility can communicate in advance to choose a quiet room type. The location is invincible, the Confucius Temple, Qinhuai River, Laomen East, etc. are all within walking distance. The front desk service is courteous, providing travel tips, luggage assistance, and children's supplies to borrow for families. There are buses and subways nearby. Travel is done directly. Free parking is provided.
🍜 Food & Practical Tips
- Must-eats around the hotel: Confucius Temple Snack Street, Roast Duck Shop, Jinling Salted Duck Specialist, hand-beaten mahua, osmanthus sugar taro sprouts must be tried;
- Nanjing attractions are mostly pedestrian areas, comfortable shoes are recommended;
- Jiangsu Provincial Art Museum is closed on Mondays, remember to check the opening hours before departure;
- Museum exhibits many, itinerary can be reserved for 2-3 hours;
- Most attractions in Nanjing are short bus and subway distances, suitable for a multi-point day with jump tours.
Nanjing is really suitable for in-depth slow travel, whether photography or cultural feelings are very satisfying ~ we go to play remember to get up early to avoid the peak, surrounding food must try, every day chill burst!
#Nanjing Culture #Fuzi Temple Guide #Art Gallery Photography #Ancient Garden Roam #Hotel Experience
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