Top 50 Best Things to Do near Dangtu
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  • Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone
    󰺂8.6
    31.09
    Nanjing.Niushou Mountain/Ginkgo Lake Park43.8 km from Dangtu
    Highlights:
    󱨜The Reclining Buddha statue wall in Usnisa Palace is breathtaking
    󱨜Breathtaking Buddha statue wall
    󱨠Saved by 2204 users󱨠23727 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    JedsicaJedsica

    Pretty well organized, and we're only a group of foreigners there, but the staff are still attentive and trying to communicate. Worth visiting if you plan to go to Nanjing and can spend 2-3 hours there.

  • Grand Baoen Temple Heritage and Scenic Area
    󰺂7.5
    12.65
    Nanjing.Confucius Temple/Qinhuai River Scenic Area55.7 km from Dangtu
    Highlights:
    󱨜78.2m-high Glass Pagoda
    󱓊China's second Buddhist temple
    󱨠Saved by 942 users󱨠6397 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    浪淘沙carol浪淘沙carol

    Presenting historical themes in a novel way makes it easily accessible to audiences of different backgrounds. The sound, lighting, and audiovisual effects are very modern and magnificent; from afternoon to evening, it's beautiful and provides a great experience.

  • Fuzimiao (Confucius Temple) Qinhuai Scenic Area
    󰺂7.4
    Nanjing.Confucius Temple/Qinhuai River Scenic Area57.1 km from Dangtu
    Highlights:
    󱨜Confucius Temple & Academy Complex
    󱓊Chinese Imperial Examination Museum in Nanjing
    󱨠Saved by 1510 users󱨠4714 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    Nanjing Confucius Temple is located on Gongyuan Street on the north bank of the Qinhuai River in Qinhuai District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, west of Jiangnan Gongyuan. It is located in the core area of ​​the Nanjing Confucius Temple-Qinhuai River Scenic Belt. It is also known as Nanjing Confucius Temple, Nanjing Confucian Temple, and Wenxuanwang Temple. It is a place dedicated to Confucius and is China's first national highest institution of learning, one of China's four major Confucian temples, a hub of ancient Chinese culture, and a gathering place for the history and culture of Jinling. It was not only the cultural and educational center of Nanjing during the Ming and Qing dynasties, but also the most prestigious cultural and educational architectural complex in the southeastern provinces.

  • The Ming Tomb
    󰺂7.6
    14.58
    Nanjing.Zijin Mountain Scenic Area/Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum Area62.4 km from Dangtu
    󱨠Saved by 1006 users󱨠9968 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    The bald cypress trees at Gate 3 are beautiful, and the scenery is breathtaking. The stone statue path feels like stepping into a history textbook. The scenic area is the mausoleum of Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty. The area is very large, so plan your route according to your physical condition and proceed with caution.

  • Zhongshan Mountain National Park
    󰺂7.8
    Nanjing.Zijin Mountain Scenic Area/Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum Area63.8 km from Dangtu
    Highlights:
    Unique astronomical observation experience
    󰋄Overlooking Jongsan (Ropeway)
    󱨠Saved by 1002 users󱨠6886 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    苏苏的旅途苏苏的旅途

    Zhongshan Scenic Area combines nature and culture. The Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum is solemn and ancient, with lifelike stone statues standing silently along the Sacred Way; the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum is magnificent, and climbing to the top offers panoramic views of Nanjing. The Wutong Avenue stretches with lush greenery, and Linggu Temple is serene and tranquil. The misty rain of the Six Dynasties and the turbulent history of the Republic of China intertwine here, making it a must-visit scenic and cultural landscape in Nanjing.

  • Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo
    󰺂8.3
    12.87
    Nanjing.Nanjing Railway Station/Hongshan Forest Zoo64.7 km from Dangtu
    Highlights:
    37 exhibits & diverse animals
    󱓊Close encounter with Dudu (Monk monkey)
    󱨠Saved by 640 users󱨠13854 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    This is absolutely the best choice, no doubt about it! 👍 Extremely, extremely ...

  • He Garden
    󰺂7.6
    Yangzhou.Dongguan Street/Pishi StreetMore than 100 km from Dangtu
    Highlights:
    󱨜Renowned as the Finest Garden of the Late Qing Dynasty
    A Marvel of Architecture with Double-Level Corridors
    󱨠Saved by 108 users󱨠7417 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    霍尔顿考尔菲德霍尔顿考尔菲德

    A highly recommended attraction, it offers a unique blend of classical Chinese gardens and Western decor. While strolling along the 1.5km covered walkway, visitors can also learn about the history of the He clan. This educational and entertaining three-dimensional garden is truly excellent.

  • Slender West Lake
    󰺂8.5
    12.44
    Yangzhou.Slender West Lake Tourist DistrictMore than 100 km from Dangtu
    Highlights:
    󱨜Stamp art shows 24 Bridge's beauty
    Five Pavilion Bridge with five pavilions
    󱨠Saved by 358 users󱨠44483 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    峰一样的好男子峰一样的好男子

    Here are some descriptions of Slender West Lake: Poetic Scenery Willows and painted bridges, winding waterways and covered corridors—if Jiangnan is a poem left behind by heaven, then Yangzhou's Slender West Lake is the most exquisite stroke on that poem. The 4.3-kilometer waterway, like a flowing ribbon, connects twenty-four scenic spots, each step echoing the rhymes of Tang and Song poetry. The Five Pavilion Bridge presents a temporal fold; the five pavilions, supported by lotus flowers, resemble Beijing's Beihai Park when viewed from the north, and the Jiangnan water towns when viewed from the south. This bridge, a fusion of northern and southern architectural styles, was praised by Mao Yisheng as "China's most beautiful bridge." The White Pagoda in the clear clouds—legend has it that the White Pagoda was formed overnight by piled salt. Its design resembles a scripture cylinder; when the wind blows, 108 copper bells softly chant the Heart Sutra, the chanting resonating with the blue waves. Historical and Cultural Description Slender West Lake is not only a landscape painting, but also an epic tale inscribed with the stories of Emperor Yang of Sui's canal construction, salt merchants' garden building, and the emperor's southern tours. Since the Sui and Tang dynasties, this place has been a favorite haunt of literati and scholars. During the Qing dynasty, due to the six southern tours of Emperors Kangxi and Qianlong, salt merchants competed to build gardens, creating a magnificent scene of "flowers and willows lining both banks, pavilions and terraces stretching all the way to the mountains." From Li Bai's "fireworks in March" to Jiang Kui's "ripples on the water, the cold moon silent," generations of literati have infused the Slender West Lake with their souls through poetry, making it a "walking embodiment of Tang and Song poetry." Four Seasons Features The Slender West Lake is a natural theater that never closes, where different aesthetic scripts unfold with the changing seasons. In spring, cherry blossoms fall like rain, forming a rainbow bridge; pink snow drifts down the cherry blossom avenue, overlapping with the crimson railings of the rainbow bridge. In summer, the lotus breeze carries the fragrance of Guangling San, and thousands of acres of lotus ponds sway gently, while painted boats illuminated by palace lanterns shine at night. In autumn, ginkgo leaves gild the pavilions; the thousand-year-old ginkgo trees in front of the scenic waterside pavilions scatter gold leaf, reflecting the yellow glazed tiles of the Five Pavilion Bridge. In winter, snow falls, creating the most poetic scene of Jiangnan; snow-covered white pagodas resemble jade palaces.

  • Geyuan Garden
    󰺂7.7
    6.01
    Yangzhou.Dongguan Street/Pishi StreetMore than 100 km from Dangtu
    Highlights:
    󰋄Unique Rockeries Depicting the Four Seasons
    󱨜An Exemplary Fusion of Merchant Mansion and Classical Garden
    󱨠Saved by 112 users󱨠9876 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    可可兔纸可可兔纸

    Although it was a bit late, I didn't see much of the intricacies of the gardens. I think we should have hired a guide. However, the design of these gardens is indeed ingenious. They must be very beautiful in late autumn and early spring.

  • Jiuhua Mountain
    󰺂8.4
    10.72
    QingyangMore than 100 km from Dangtu
    Highlights:
    󱨜Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's sacred site
    󱓊Sunrise & clouds at Tiantai
    󱨠Saved by 144 users󱨠19141 positive reviews
    4.8/5
    我有📷⌨️你有啥我有📷⌨️你有啥

    The Jiuhua Mountain Scenic Area has been improving its services year by year. It's getting better and better. As a Buddhist, and considering it's a sacred site for Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, I still recommend visiting to pay homage if you can afford it. There are free shuttle buses from the high-speed rail station. Then, go to the visitor center to transfer to the scenic area bus. It costs 50 yuan round trip. Honestly, this is quite good. The entire scenic area has a rather strong commercial atmosphere, but it's acceptable.

Best things to do in Dangtu (2025)

Looking for the ultimate experiences in Dangtu? From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, Dangtu offers an exceptional collection of activities and attractions that cater to every type of traveler.

Whether you’re here for sightseeing, adventure, or cultural exploration, these top-rated activities promise unforgettable memories.

Top-rated things to do in Dangtu

If you want to make the most of your trip, these activities deliver the full Dangtu experience. Expect popular attractions, unique local experiences, and must-see spots that capture the essence of the city.

Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone

• Nanjing.Niushou Mountain/Ginkgo Lake Park | 43.8 km from Dangtu

• : The Reclining Buddha statue wall in Usnisa Palace is breathtaking,Breathtaking Buddha statue wall

Grand Baoen Temple Heritage and Scenic Area

• Nanjing.Confucius Temple/Qinhuai River Scenic Area | 55.7 km from Dangtu

• : 78.2m-high Glass Pagoda,China's second Buddhist temple

Fuzimiao (Confucius Temple) Qinhuai Scenic Area

• Nanjing.Confucius Temple/Qinhuai River Scenic Area | 57.1 km from Dangtu

• : Confucius Temple & Academy Complex,Chinese Imperial Examination Museum in Nanjing

Things to do for unique experiences

These activities provide memorable experiences beyond the ordinary. Enjoy cultural tours, adventure sports, guided excursions, and immersive local experiences designed for all interests.

Things to do near Dangtu

If you want to explore attractions just outside Dangtu, there are plenty of activities that combine scenic surroundings with convenient access to the city, perfect for day trips or short excursions.

Each of these activities offers a unique escape within 1–3 hours of Dangtu, ideal for travelers who want to combine sightseeing with local experiences.

What makes things to do in Dangtu special

• Iconic landmarks: Visit must-see sights that define the city.
• Local experiences: Engage in culture, crafts, and unique activities.
• Accessible adventures: Easily reachable attractions for all travelers.
• Diverse options: From relaxing experiences to adventurous outings.

Tips for booking things to do in Dangtu

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2. Book early for guided tours or seasonal events.
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What are some Best Things to Do near Dangtu?
Some Best Things to Do near Dangtu include:Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone, Grand Baoen Temple Heritage and Scenic Area, Fuzimiao (Confucius Temple) Qinhuai Scenic Area, The Ming Tomb, Zhongshan Mountain National Park
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Dangtu?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Dangtu include:Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone:4.7, Grand Baoen Temple Heritage and Scenic Area:4.7, Fuzimiao (Confucius Temple) Qinhuai Scenic Area:4.7, The Ming Tomb:4.6, Zhongshan Mountain National Park:4.6
Where are Best Things to Do near Dangtu located?
The Best Things to Do near Dangtu are mainly located in:Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone:Nanjing, Grand Baoen Temple Heritage and Scenic Area:Nanjing, Fuzimiao (Confucius Temple) Qinhuai Scenic Area:Nanjing, The Ming Tomb:Nanjing, Zhongshan Mountain National Park:Nanjing
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