John Rabe House, Nanjing

Name: John Rabe House
Address: No.1 Xiaofenqiao, Gulou District, Nanjing, China
Telephone: +86 25 8368 6306

#64 among attractions in Nanjing

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The John Rabe House, located at Xiaofenqiao No. 1 in Nanjing, China, was where John Rabe stayed during the Nanking Massacre and protected more than 600 Chinese refugees in this house, and within its garden, from Japanese persecution. Today it accommodates the “John Rabe and International Safety Zone Memorial Hall” and the “John Rabe Research and Exchange Centre for Peace and Reconciliation.” ()

Local name: 拉贝故居 Coordinates: 32°3'2"N, 118°46'59"E

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No.1 Xiaofenqiao, Gulou DistrictNanjing China

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+86 25 8368 6306

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is John Rabe House open?

John Rabe House is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to John Rabe House?

Nearby attractions include Jizhaoying Mosque, Nanjing (5 min walk), Jiangsu Art Gallery, Nanjing (12 min walk), Nanjing Great Hall of the People, Nanjing (12 min walk), Southeast University, Nanjing (15 min walk).

How to get to John Rabe House by public transport?

The nearest stations to John Rabe House:

Bus

莲花桥 • Lines: 6 (4 min walk)
珠江路南站 • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)

Metro

Zhujianglu • Lines: 1 (8 min walk)
浮桥 • Lines: 3 (13 min walk)