Taicheng City Wall
台城
A stretch of Ming city wall from behind Jiming Temple to Xuanwu Gate, where you can walk along the top, with Xuanwu Lake on one side and Jiming Temple and Zifeng Tower on the other.
The Nanjing Ming City Wall was built between 1366 and 1393. About 25 km of it survives, making it the longest surviving ancient capital city wall in the world. The Taicheng section runs from Jiefang Gate to Xuanwu Gate and takes its name from the line 'Of all things heartless, the willows of Taicheng.' From the top, one side overlooks Xuanwu Lake and Purple Mountain, while the other shows the yellow walls of Jiming Temple and the city's high-rises. It is most beautiful during the spring cherry blossom season. Admission to the wall is about CNY 30. The entrance is at Jiefang Gate, and you can walk down to Xuanwu Lake. Other sections, such as those near Zhonghua Gate and Lion Hill, are also open for climbing.
Opening hours
08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Jiming Temple
- Xuanwu Lake
- Zifeng Tower
- Nanjing 1912 Block
- John Rabe House
- Presidential Palace
- Six Dynasties Museum
- Meiyuan New Village Memorial Hall