Popular places to visit
Nanjing Drum Tower
Learn about the local history of Nanjing when you take a trip to Nanjing Drum Tower. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.
Hohai University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Hohai University during your trip to Nanjing. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.
Jiangsu Nanjing TV Tower
You can learn about the history of Nanjing with a trip to Jiangsu Nanjing TV Tower. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.
Nanjing University of Technology
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Nanjing University of Technology during your trip to Nanjing. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.
Qingliangshan Park
Explore the great outdoors at Qingliangshan Park, a lovely green space in Nanjing. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Yuejiang Tower
You can find out about the history of Nanjing with a trip to Yuejiang Tower. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the temples in the area.
Things to do
Nanjing Private English Tour Guide Service
Nanjing Private Day Tour With Must-Visit Attractions
Nanjing City Private Customized Day Tour with Lunch
Flexible Private Nanjing City Highlights Day Tour
Half-Day Private Customized Nanjing City Tour
Top hotels in Gulou
Shangri-La Nanjing
Very nice place and Hotel, clean and with a freat city and Lake.view.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Sofitel Nanjing Galaxy Suning
Do not imagine yourself staying in a five stars hotel. This is a very old property. The furniture and amenities are old and beat up. The staff is friendly and competent. The cleaning crew is very friendly and did a good job. The issues arise from the property showing its age that’s all. If you want ...
Reviewed on 26 May 2025
Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Riverside by IHG
The hotel is nice and clean. But the transportation around the area is not convenient as it is located out of the main part of the city. Also, there are not a lot of options for shopping and dining nearby. But the staff is really great, very nice and helpful.
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025
Hilton Nanjing Riverside
I liked this hotel very much
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2025
Suning Universal Hotel All-Suites
Not bad
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Gulou
Xuan Wu
Xuan Wu is well liked for its bars and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Presidential Palace are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Mount Jiuhua Station or Jimingsi Station to get around.
Xinjiekou
The restaurants and shopping are a few things visitors like about Xinjiekou. Check out Nanjing Library while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Daxinggong Station or Xinjiekou Station to get around town.
Fuzimiao Area
Well liked for its museums and monuments, Fuzimiao Area is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Temple of Confucius and Taiping Heavenly Kingdom History Museum, and jump on the metro at Fuzimiao Station to get around the city.
Jian Ye
Get to know Jian Ye and its many features like its bars and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Nanjing Olympic Sports Center and Yangtze, and you can jump on the metro at Xinglongdajie Station or Mengdu Street East Station to get around the city.
Qinhuai Qu
You might enjoy the shopping while in Qinhuai Qu. Temple of Confucius is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Wudingmen Station or Yuhuamen Station to see more of the city.
Yu Hua Tai
Appreciated for its mountain views and museums, you might consider exploring Yu Hua Tai. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Yangtze, and jump on the metro at Ruanjiandadao Station or Huashenmiao Station to get around the city.
