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Xuanwu Lake runs around the lake
Xuanwu District, Nanjing, China
Xuanwu District, Nanjing, China

Xuanwu Lake runs around the lake

Length5.7 mi
Elev. Gain124.6 ft
Est. Steps13000
Created by zhu

Xuanwu Lake runs around the lake Introduction

Xuanwu Lake runs around the lake is a 5.7 mile (13,000-step) route located near Xuanwu District, Nanjing, China. This route has an elevation gain of about 124.6 ft and is rated as easy. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.

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Jiming Temple

Place
The Jiming Temple (simplified Chinese: 鸡鸣寺; traditional Chinese: 雞鳴寺; pinyin: Jīmíng Sì) is a renowned Buddhist temple in Nanjing, Jiangsu, China. One of the oldest temples in Nanjing, it is located in the Xuanwu District near Xuanwu Lake.

Xuanwumen station (Nanjing Metro)

Place
Xuanwumen station (simplified Chinese: 玄武门站; traditional Chinese: 玄武門站; pinyin: Xuánwǔmén Zhàn) is a station of Line 1 of the Nanjing Metro. It started operations on 3 September 2005 as part of the line's Phase I from Maigaoqiao to Andemen.The station is named after Xuanwumen or Xuanwu Gate: the north gate of Ming Palace, Nanjing; Xuanwu itself refer to Black Tortoise, a deity for North.

Nanjing No.13 Middle School

Place
Nanjing No.13 Middle School (Chinese: 南京市第十三中学; pinyin: Nánjīng Shì Dìshísān Zhōngxué) is a senior high school located in Xuanwu District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, near the city government. It is a Four-Star key high school of Jiangsu Province.

Xinmofanmalu station

Place
Xinmofanmalu station (simplified Chinese: 新模范马路站; traditional Chinese: 新模範馬路站; pinyin: Xīnmófànmǎlù Zhàn), is a station of Line 1 of the Nanjing Metro. It started operations on 3 September 2005 as part of the line's Phase I from Maigaoqiao to Andemen.

Xuanwu Lake

Place
Xuanwu Lake (Chinese: 玄武湖; pinyin: Xuánwǔ hú) is located in Xuanwu District in the central-northeast part of Nanjing, Jiangsu. It is near the Nanjing Railway Station and Ji Ming Temple. Five islands within the lake are interconnected by arched bridges. Within the park are temples, pagodas, pavilions, gardens, teahouses, restaurants, entertainment venues, a small zoo, and other attractions.
Last updated: Jul 1, 2026

Route Details

Length

5.7 mi

Elev. Gain

124.6 ft

Est. Steps

13000
Created by
zhu
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