Bailuzhou Park
白鹭洲公园
A former Ming-era garden east of the Confucius Temple, with lakes, zigzag bridges and pavilions. It is a quiet spot to enjoy the scenery along the Qinhuai River.
Bailuzhou Park lies southeast of the Confucius Temple. It was formerly the private garden of a descendant of Xu Da, Prince of Zhongshan, known as the 'Garden of Grand Tutor Xu.' Its name comes from Li Bai's line 'The river splits around Egret Islet.' Centered on a lake, the park includes Yanyu Pavilion, Jiufeng Temple and Xinyuan Hall, with willow-shaded zigzag bridges and cherry blossoms in spring. During the Qinhuai Lantern Festival, it is an important lantern area, and in the evening the live show 'Night Mooring on the Qinhuai' is performed (subject to official arrangements). Daytime entry is free, while evening tours are charged separately. It is about a 10-minute walk from Fuzimiao station on Metro Line 3.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–22:00 (night show ticketed separately)
Nearby sights
- Jiangnan Examination Hall (China Imperial Examination Museum)
- Confucius Temple & Qinhuai River
- Xiaoxihu Historic Block
- Laomendong Historic District
- Zhan Garden
- Chenguang 1865 Creative Park (Jinling Arsenal)
- Zhonghua Gate
- Porcelain Tower & Da Bao'en Temple Heritage Park