Nanjing Library, Nanjing

Name: Nanjing Library
Address: 189 Zhongshan E Rd, Nanjing, 210018, China
Telephone: +86 25 8435 6000

#42 among attractions in Nanjing

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Facts and practical information

Nanjing Library is the third largest library in China with over 10 million items. It houses important scientific, cultural and arts literature relating to Jiangsu province and other national historical records such as ancient Chinese and foreign publications. As located in the ancient capital Nanjing, the library contains 1.6 million ancient books and 100,000 volumes of books, documents and manuscripts dating from the Tang Dynasty to the Ming Dynasty. ()

Local name: 南京图书馆 Established: 1907 (117 years ago)Coordinates: 32°2'39"N, 118°47'24"E

Address

189 Zhongshan E RdNanjing 210018 China

Contact

+86 25 8435 6000

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Day trips

Nanjing Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Presidential Palace, Nanjing Municipal Museum, Deji Plaza, Drum Tower of Nanjing.

~1010 ftNE
Baroque presidential office building
Presidential Palace, Nanjing
5 min walk • The Presidential Palace in Nanjing, China, is a site steeped in rich history and political significance. Once the center of power for several Chinese regimes, this expansive complex now serves as a museum that attracts history enthusiasts and tourists from all corners...
1.3 miSW
Museum
Nanjing Municipal Museum, Nanjing
33 min walk • Nanjing Municipal Museum, situated in the historic city of Nanjing, China, is a testament to the rich cultural heritage and history of the region. As a prominent institution, it serves as a custodian of Nanjing's past, showcasing a vast array of artifacts and exhibits...
~1290 ftW
Shopping centre, Shopping
Deji Plaza, Nanjing
7 min walk • Deji Plaza stands as a beacon of modern commerce in the historic city of Nanjing, China. This upscale shopping center, located at the heart of the city, offers a blend of luxury and retail therapy to locals and tourists alike.
1.4 miNW
Tower
Drum Tower of Nanjing, Nanjing
36 min walk • The Drum Tower of Nanjing, an emblematic structure in the heart of Nanjing, China, stands as a testament to the city's rich historical tapestry. Originally constructed during the Ming dynasty in the 14th century, this tower was part of a grand architectural ensemble...
~870 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Nanjing Great Hall of the People, Nanjing
5 min walk • Nanjing Great Hall of the People, located in the heart of Nanjing, China, stands as a premier cultural landmark and a testament to the city's rich artistic heritage. This grand theatre, with its expansive stages and state-of-the-art facilities, has been an integral...
0.6 miNW
Mosque
Jizhaoying Mosque, Nanjing
16 min walk • The Jizhaoying Mosque is a mosque in Xuanwu District, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
~720 ftNE
Park
Xu Garden, Nanjing
4 min walk • Xu Garden, also called Xihuayuan is a classical Chinese garden in Xuanwu District, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China. It is located on the west side of the Presidential Palace in Nanjing. It is also one of two prominent gardens in Nanjing alongside the Zhan Garden.
1.4 miSW
Museum
Former Residence of Gan Xi, Nanjing
35 min walk • The Former Residence of Gan Xi, known as the Grand Courtyard of the Gan Clan, is located on Zhongshan South Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China. It lies next to Nan Bu Ting, the South station of the former Nanjing Police Station.
~900 ftNW
Museum
Jiangsu Art Gallery, Nanjing
5 min walk • Jiangsu Art Gallery, usually known as Jiangsu Provincial Art Museum, is a museum in Nanjing, in Jiangsu province in China. It was founded in 1936, during the Nanjing decade, as China's first state level museum. In 1960, it was formally renamed as the Jiangsu Provincial Art Museum.
0.7 miW
Church
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Nanjing
19 min walk • The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, commonly known as Shigu Road Cathedral to the locals, is a late 19th-century church in Nanjing that serves as the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nanking. It is located in the centre of the city at 112 Shigu Road.
1 miN
Tree
Juniperus chinensis from Six Dynasties, Nanjing
27 min walk • A Juniperus chinensis, over 1500 years-old, is located near the Southeast University in Nanjing. It was planted by the Emperor Wu of Liang, the founder of the Liang dynasty during the Six Dynasties period, within the compound of the Liang imperial palace. Later, the palace was destroyed by war but the tree survives to this day.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Nanjing Library?

Nearby attractions include Xu Garden, Nanjing (4 min walk), Nanjing Great Hall of the People, Nanjing (5 min walk), Jiangsu Art Gallery, Nanjing (5 min walk), Presidential Palace, Nanjing (5 min walk).

How to get to Nanjing Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nanjing Library:

Metro

大行宫 • Lines: 2, 3 (2 min walk)
浮桥 • Lines: 3 (13 min walk)

Bus

总统府 • Lines: 29, 304, 95, Y1, Y2 (3 min walk)
大行宫 • Lines: 163, 3, 5, 9 (4 min walk)