Best Camping Spots in Nanjing

Now is the best time to go camping. The temperature is just right. There are many recommended camping spots in Nanjing. I recommend you go to Babulo Ecological Valley, Laoshan National Forest Park and other beautiful camping spots. Here are the details for each spot:

I. Babulo Ecological Valley

Location: Zhuzhen Town, Liuhe District, Nanjing

Recommended Index: ★★★

Recommendation: This is a great place to visit, with beautiful scenery and many activities. It is a great choice for a family trip.

Transportation:

Bus:

Take bus No. Zhongliu, Yu Liu or 520 from Nanjing to Liuhe New Bus Station, transfer to bus No. 632 to Zhuzhen Town Government, transfer to bus No. 446 from Zhuzhen to Jinci to Jinci Community (Babulo Ecological Valley)

Subway:

Take subway line 3 to Taifeng Road, transfer to subway line S8, get off at Xiongzhou Station (exit 3), walk to Tangcheng Plaza South Station and take bus No. 632, get off at Zhuzhen Town Government, transfer to bus No. 446 to Jinci Community (Babulo Ecological Valley)

Self-driving:

Nanjing – Yangtze River Bridge – Ningliu Highway – Getang Interchange – Western Trunk Line – Yezhu Line – Zhujin Line – Babulo Ecological Valley

Nanjing – Yangtze River Second Bridge – Changshen Expressway (Ninghuai Expressway) – Zhuzhen Exit – Yezhu Line – Zhujin Line – Babulo Ecological Valley

Nanjing – Yangtze River Third Bridge – Jiangbei Avenue Expressway – Changshen Expressway (Ninghuai Expressway) – Zhuzhen Exit – Yezhu Line – Zhujin Line – Babulo Ecological Valley

Nanjing – Yangtze River Tunnel – Jiangbei Avenue Expressway – Changshen Expressway (Ninghuai Expressway) – Zhuzhen Exit – Yezhu Line – Zhujin Line – Babulo Ecological Valley

II. Laoshan National Forest Park

Location: Pukou District, Nanjing

Recommended Index: ★★★

Recommendation: The mountains are undulating, the trees are ancient and green, and the bamboos are lush. You can barbecue, it is not far from the urban area of Nanjing, and there are few people.

Leisure Activities: Hiking, BBQ

Transportation:

Bus:

1. Hanzhongmen → Line 510 / Line 511 → Jiangpu Bus Station → 608, 611 → Forest Park

2. Jianye Wanda Plaza (Line D7) → Park North Road → 608, 611 → Forest Park

Self-driving:

1. Nanjing get off the bridge turn right → Pukou Zhujiang Town north gate roundabout turn right → Forest Avenue → Forest Park

2. Cross the river tunnel → turn right → Pukou Zhujiang Town north gate roundabout turn right → Forest Avenue → Forest Park

3. Sanqiao direction Sanqiao → Laoshan Tunnel → Ninghuai Expressway (Yongning Exit) → Forest Park

III. Pingshan Forest Park

Location: Pingshan Town, Liuhe District, Nanjing

Recommended Index: ★★★

Recommendation: It is not an exaggeration to describe Pingshan with “mountains in water, water in mountains, valleys in valleys”. There are seven mountains and eight lakes, mountains and lakes are connected, and the mountains are covered with green vegetation. Ten thousand acres of pine forest surround tea gardens, and there is a jasmine garden beside the tea garden. You can climb mountains, play in the water, taste tea, enjoy flowers and listen to the sound of pines. Sleep in the natural oxygen bar.

Leisure Activities: Mountain climbing, playing in the water, tasting tea, enjoying flowers, BBQ

Transportation:

Bus: Subway line 3 (Taifeng Road Station) → Subway line S8 (Fangzhou Plaza Station) → 631 (Houxi Station)

Self-driving: Xuanwu Avenue → Second Bridge Expressway → Hushan Adjustment Highway → Nanjing Ring Road Adjustment Highway → Changshen Expressway → Nanjing Pingshan Forest Park

IV. Jiulong Lake Park

Location: Jiulong Lake, Tangquan Street, Pukou District

Recommended Index: ★★★

Recommendation: There are large lawns and pine forests in Jiulong Lake Park. The park is very large, it takes a long time to walk. When you walk into Jiulong Lake Park, you are completely surrounded by greenery, like a forest in a fairy tale world. The basic facilities in the park are very complete, it is also convenient to have a picnic, and the large lawns provide a place for kite enthusiasts to fly kites. Leisure, photography, and camping are the best choices!

Transportation: Get off at Longhua Road Station on Line 10, get off at “Quanxi Station” on bus No. 608, and walk for five minutes.

V. International Slow City

Location: Yaxi Town, Gaochun District, Nanjing

Recommended Index: ★★★

Recommendation: The reasonable layout of the square and the surrounding natural scenery are integrated, allowing tourists to not only enjoy the artistic performances but also experience the wonders of nature. In the spring of March and April, the sun is shining, and many tourists hold tent gatherings and flower sea camping here. It is a good place for leisure and recreation in the slow city.

Leisure Activities: Enjoying flowers, cycling, watching performances

Transportation:

Self-driving: Get off at the Ninggao Expressway roundabout from the urban area, reach the Shuangpaishi intersection, the driving time is about 1 hour. Turn left at the intersection and enter Shuangpaishi (Qiqiao) Town. Go straight to the T-junction (Shuangpaishi Long-distance Bus Station) and turn right. Go further in, that is Yaxi Town.

VI. Huanglongxian Scenic Area

Location: Jiangning District, Nanjing

Recommended Index: ★★★★

Recommendation: Huanglongxian is evergreen all year round and has birds singing and flowers fragrant, allowing tourists to enjoy flowers in spring, escape the heat in summer, recuperate in autumn, and enjoy snow in winter.

Leisure Activities: Photography, tasting tea, enjoying tea gardens, visiting tea culture and customs streets

Transportation:

Bus:

1. Free shuttle bus to Huanglongxian Scenic Area from Jiangning He Dingqiao Subway Station (opposite Auchan Supermarket) at 9 am every day, and return at 3 pm;

2. Tourist line at Andemen Bus Station on weekends and holidays.

Self-driving:

1. Ninghang Expressway → Ring Expressway (get off at Dongshanqiao Exit) → Ningdan Highway → Yinxinghu Avenue → Huanglongxian Scenic Area;

2. Airport Expressway (get off at Zhengfang Avenue Exit) → Zhengfang Avenue → Yinxinghu Avenue → Huanglongxian Scenic Area;

3. Ningma Expressway (get off at Liangjia Interchange Exit) → Yinxinghu Avenue → Huanglongxian Scenic Area.

VII. Green Expo Park

Location: No. 228, Yangtze River Avenue, Jianye District

Recommended Index: ★★★★

Recommendation: The Green Expo Park is part of the Binjiang Park. The European style is fully reflected here. The Green Expo Park in spring can be said to be the most beautiful in Nanjing. From the left bank flower sea to the Dutch garden, the flowers bloom into a sea, as if you can touch the breath of spring with your hands. In the Green Expo Park, besides picnics, there are also children’s playgrounds… The entertainment facilities are very complete, very suitable for a family spring outing!

Transportation: Exit from exit 2 of Green Expo Park Station on Metro Line 10, walk about 480 meters to reach.

VIII. Yuzui Wetland Park

Location: No. 888, Yangtze River Avenue, Jianye District

Recommended Index: ★★★★

Recommendation: Yuzui Wetland Park is located in Hexi New City, at the confluence of the Yangtze River, Jiajiang River, and Qinhuai New River. It is figuratively called “Yuzui” because of the shape of the wetland, with a sharp head. Yuzui Wetland Park is located on the bank of the Yangtze River, under the blue sky, the endless river scenery always makes people feel happy. The facilities in the park are all in a fresh style, with bright and lively colors, which make people’s eyes shine.

Self-driving route: Get off at Exit 4 of Yuantong Station on Metro Line 2, transfer to bus No. 102 to Yecheng Road·Longwang Street Station.

IX. Lovers’ Garden

Location: East of Xuanwu Lake, Xuanwu District

Recommended Index: ★★★★

Recommendation: Lovers’ Garden is located on the east side of Xuanwu Lake, south of Xuanwu Lake and east of Zijin Mountain. The beautiful scenery of mountains and lakes makes people intoxicated. There are a variety of plant species in Lovers’ Garden. The spring scenery is like a poem and a painting, with various colorful flowers blooming, dazzling. There is a large lawn in Lovers’ Garden. Sitting on the lawn, you can enjoy the flowers nearby and see the magnificent view of Xuanwu Lake and Purple Peak in the distance. You can also fly kites and stroll leisurely. It is a great place for a spring picnic.

Transportation: Get off at Nanjing Forestry University·Xinzhuang Station (Exit 2B) on Metro Line 3.

X. Zhongshan Sports Park

Location: No. 48, Zhongling Street, Xuanwu District, East Suburb Sports Park of Zhongshan Mausoleum

Recommended Index: ★★★★★

Recommendation: Zhongshan Sports Park is located at the foot of Zijin Mountain, with mountains, water and grass. A large piece of meadow-like grassland is a favorite camping spot for many people. The park is built with multiple lawns according to the terrain. The water flows through ponds. Walking into the park, you will see green mountains, blue waters, and green trees. Because of the open scenery, it has also become a favorite shooting location for many photographers. You don’t have to work hard to find angles, and every shot has the atmosphere of a movie screenshot!

Transportation:

Take bus No. 315, 20, or 203 to Ming Xiaoling Station;

Take Metro Line 2 to Mu Xu Yuan Station (Exit 1).