Nature & wildlife
玄武湖
Xuanwu Lake
The big lake under the north wall, with lotus in summer and islands to walk.
Opening hours
Getting there
Address available on the linked map.
Practical notes
Free, and the city's front garden. Enter through the wall at Xuanwu Gate, loop the islands, and climb up to the Taicheng wall section for the view back over the water to Purple Mountain.