The Sites of Modern History That Changed Nanjing Today
Collection China Travel 2026.08.24

The Sites of Modern History That Changed Nanjing Today

A historical journey reading memories of anti-Japanese movements, student protests, liberation, and citizens at actual memorials and historical sites

Modern history in Nanjing is difficult to organize into the timeline of a single exhibition hall. The diplomatic activities of the Meiyuan New Spring Memorial Hall, the commemoration at the Martyr Memorial Hall of Yuhua Hill, and the record of the Yangtze River crossing at the Victory Memorial Hall in Duzhangyuan represent different times and perspectives. This selection of ten sites allows one to calmly read not only the impacts of war but also student movements, international peace, and local resistance in actual buildings and commemorative spaces.

In places dealing with sensitive history, taking time to read descriptions comes before snapping certified photos. Each memorial has different policies for booking under real names, security checks, and days of closure, and some old sites only have outdoor placards remaining. For places like Hong Selixiang that require outside transportation, separate schedules should be planned, and in spaces for testimonies and memorials, visitors should respect emotional responses and burial etiquette.
Meiyuan Xinchun Memorial

Meiyuan Xinchun Memorial

Meiyuan New Spring Memorial Hall

Check the reservation under real names and closure days, and respect the political and historical context of the exhibition at Meiyuan New Spring Memorial Hall. After confirming the information boards and flow of the memorial, observe its features as it preserves the offices and living spaces where the Chinese Communist Party representatives operated in Nanjing. By grouping only nearby sites around Meiyuan New Spring Memorial Hall, you can focus on experiencing the core without being rushed by transportation. The location information for Meiyuan New Spring Memorial Hall is ‘18-1 Hanfu Street, Xuanwu District, Nanjing City’.
주소 南京市玄武区汉府街18-1号 방문 확인 실명 예약과 휴관일을 확인하고 전시의 정치·역사 맥락을 존중한다
Yuhua Tai Martyrs Memorial

Yuhua Tai Martyrs Memorial

Martyr Memorial Hall of Yuhua Hill

At the Martyr Memorial Hall of Yuhua Hill, check for commemorative events and avoid playful photos in front of sculptures. The Martyr Memorial Hall of Yuhua Hill can be found at ‘215 Yuhua Road, Yuhua District, Nanjing City’. Documenting the current appearance and usage of the hall can help you assess the differences between old reviews and the actual site. Understanding that the memorial displays records of revolutionary figures who sacrificed their lives at Yuhua Hill enhances the clarity of its context.
주소 南京市雨花台区雨花路215号 방문 확인 추모 행사가 있는지 확인하고 조형물 앞에서 장난스러운 촬영을 삼간다

Duzhong Victory Memorial

Victory Memorial Hall in Duzhangyuan

Upon arriving at the Victory Memorial Hall in Duzhangyuan, first verify how it describes the Yangtze River crossing battle and the liberation process of Nanjing through documents, relics, and riverside commemorative structures. The destination of the Victory Memorial Hall in Duzhangyuan is ‘1 Dujiang Road, Gulou District, Nanjing City’. During your visit, confirm reservations and whether the exhibition hall is open, while adhering to outdoor riverside controls. Comparing scenes observed at the Victory Memorial Hall with other locations that explore anti-Japanese, student movements, liberation, and citizens' memories aids in clarifying the purpose of your visit.
주소 南京市鼓楼区渡江路1号 방문 확인 예약과 전시관 개방을 확인하고 야외 수변 통제선을 지킨다
Nanjing Anti-Japanese Aviation Martyrs Memorial

Nanjing Anti-Japanese Aviation Martyrs Memorial

Nanjing Anti-Japanese Aviation Martyrs Memorial Hall

At the Nanjing Anti-Japanese Aviation Martyrs Memorial Hall, check the information boards and flow, highlighting its characteristic as a space that remembers the sacrifices of Chinese and international aviators during the Anti-Japanese War through graves, memorial plaques, and exhibitions. The location information for the Nanjing Anti-Japanese Aviation Martyrs Memorial Hall is ‘289 Jiangwangmiao Street, Xuanwu District, Nanjing City’. Prepare by verifying burial etiquette and group visiting times, and avoid touching walls with engravings. Grouping only nearby sites around the Nanjing Anti-Japanese Aviation Martyrs Memorial Hall allows for a focused experience without rushing.
주소 南京市玄武区王家湾蒋王庙街289号 방문 확인 묘역 예절과 단체 참배 시간을 확인하고 이름이 새겨진 벽을 만지지 않는다
Lizhi Alley Comfort Station Site Exhibition Hall

Lizhi Alley Comfort Station Site Exhibition Hall

Old Site Exhibition Hall of Lijixiang Comfort Station

At the Old Site Exhibition Hall of Lijixiang Comfort Station, check the viewing age restrictions and photography regulations for sensitive exhibitions, and refrain from consuming it sensationally. The Lijixiang Comfort Station old site can be found at ‘2 Lijixiang, Qinhuai District, Nanjing City’. By documenting the current state and usage of the exhibition hall, you can evaluate the differences between old reviews and the actual site. Knowing that it addresses testimonies from victim survivors and women's rights in the context of a former Japanese military comfort station deepens the understanding of its content.
주소 南京市秦淮区利济巷2号 방문 확인 민감한 전시의 관람 연령과 촬영 규정을 확인하고 자극적으로 소비하지 않는다
Labeigo Alley

Labeigo Alley

The John Rabe House

In this list, the role of the John Rabe House is as an international peace resource space where one can explore the documented activities of the Nanjing Safety Zone and John Rabe at his former residence. Be sure to store the address of the John Rabe House, ‘1 Xiaofen Bridge, Gulou District, Nanjing City’, along with its Chinese name. When using the John Rabe House, check access to the university campus and opening hours, and adhere to the boundaries of private areas. Adjust your stay at the John Rabe House flexibly based on weather, events, and waiting situations.
주소 南京市鼓楼区小粉桥1号 방문 확인 대학 구내 출입과 개관 시간을 확인하고 사적 공간의 통제선을 따른다
Jinghaisa Nanjing Treaty Document Exhibition Hall

Jinghaisa Nanjing Treaty Document Exhibition Hall

Jiangxi Memorial Hall of the Treaty of Nanjing

When you arrive at the Jiangxi Memorial Hall of the Treaty of Nanjing, first verify how it presents the background of the Opium Wars and the signing of the Treaty of Nanjing in a nearby temple area along the Yangtze River. The destination for the Jiangxi Memorial Hall of the Treaty of Nanjing is ‘288 Jianning Road, Gulou District, Nanjing City’. During your visit, check the operational status of the exhibition hall and any construction in the vicinity, and read the historical context of the treaty together. Comparing a scene you observe at the Jiangxi Memorial Hall of the Treaty of Nanjing with other places that explore anti-Japanese, student movements, liberation, and citizens' memories reinforces the purpose of your visit.
주소 南京市鼓楼区建宁路288号 방문 확인 전시관 운영과 주변 공사 여부를 확인하고 조약의 역사적 맥락을 함께 읽는다
Nanjing Civil Anti-Japanese War Museum

Nanjing Civil Anti-Japanese War Museum

Upon reaching the Nanjing Civil Anti-Japanese War Museum, first verify how the private museum showcases the traces of local resistance and everyday losses through civilian collected materials. The destination for the Nanjing Civil Anti-Japanese War Museum is ‘48 Andemen Street, Yuhua District, Nanjing City’. During your visit, confirm prior contact and the latest operational status, and together review the sources of the exhibits. Comparing a scene you observe at the Nanjing Civil Anti-Japanese War Museum with other places that explore anti-Japanese, student movements, liberation, and citizens' memories clarifies the purpose of your visit.
주소 南京市雨花台区安德门大街48号 방문 확인 사전 연락과 최신 운영 상태를 확인하고 전시물 출처 안내를 함께 살핀다
Oiyigong Student Movement Memorial Square

Oiyigong Student Movement Memorial Square

Oiyong Student Movement Memorial Square

At Oiyong Student Movement Memorial Square, observe pedestrian signals at the intersection and do not confuse memorial markers with commercial facilities. The Oiyong Student Movement Memorial Square can be found at ‘southeast corner of the intersection of Changjiang Road and Hongwu North Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing City’. Documenting the current appearance and usage of the square allows for assessing the differences between old reviews and the present site. Understanding that it commemorates the 1947 student movements and the Jinjiu Incident in a public urban space sharpens the focus of its context.
주소 南京市玄武区长江路与洪武北路交叉口东南侧 방문 확인 교차로 보행 신호를 지키고 기념 표지를 상업 시설과 혼동하지 않는다
Hongserli Alley

Hongserli Alley

Hong Selixiang

At Hong Selixiang, verify transportation from the city and the reservation for explanations, while differentiating the residential living spaces. Hong Selixiang can be located at ‘Li Village, Baima Town, Lishui District, Nanjing City’. Recording the current aspect and usage of Hong Selixiang can help differentiate between old reviews and the actual site. Knowing that it is a village where the remnants of institutions, hospitals, and arsenal from the anti-Japanese base of Xinsijun and Xiaoguang are found clarifies the content.
주소 南京市溧水区白马镇李巷村 방문 확인 시내에서 먼 교통과 해설 예약을 확인하고 주민 생활 공간을 구분한다
The records from Meiyuan New Spring Memorial Hall to Martyr Memorial Hall of Yuhua Hill and then to Victory Memorial Hall in Duzhangyuan continually prompt questions about who remembers what and how it is displayed. Comparing descriptions from different institutions prevents one from consuming a single event merely as a tale of heroism or tragedy. Especially in spaces characterized by personal testimonies and names, even a short sentence can provide a reason to linger.

After visiting exhibitions, let's take notes instead of just pictures. By writing down dates, people, and places in single lines, connections to other memorials become more visible. For outdoor historical sites, prioritize traffic safety, and for burial sites, respect memorial etiquette. At Hong Selixiang, since the travel time is long, it is advisable to make reservations for explanations. It is often more accurate to postpone a visit for the next time rather than forcibly finding an alternative location in cases of operating changes.
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Meiyuan Xinchun Memorial
南京市玄武区汉府街18-1号 · 실명 예약과 휴관일을 확인하고 전시의 정치·역사 맥락을 존중한다
Yuhua Tai Martyrs Memorial
南京市雨花台区雨花路215号 · 추모 행사가 있는지 확인하고 조형물 앞에서 장난스러운 촬영을 삼간다
Duzhong Victory Memorial
南京市鼓楼区渡江路1号 · 예약과 전시관 개방을 확인하고 야외 수변 통제선을 지킨다
Nanjing Anti-Japanese Aviation Martyrs Memorial
南京市玄武区王家湾蒋王庙街289号 · 묘역 예절과 단체 참배 시간을 확인하고 이름이 새겨진 벽을 만지지 않는다
Lizhi Alley Comfort Station Site Exhibition Hall
南京市秦淮区利济巷2号 · 민감한 전시의 관람 연령과 촬영 규정을 확인하고 자극적으로 소비하지 않는다
Labeigo Alley
南京市鼓楼区小粉桥1号 · 대학 구내 출입과 개관 시간을 확인하고 사적 공간의 통제선을 따른다
Jinghaisa Nanjing Treaty Document Exhibition Hall
南京市鼓楼区建宁路288号 · 전시관 운영과 주변 공사 여부를 확인하고 조약의 역사적 맥락을 함께 읽는다
Nanjing Civil Anti-Japanese War Museum
南京市雨花台区安德门大街48号 · 사전 연락과 최신 운영 상태를 확인하고 전시물 출처 안내를 함께 살핀다
Oiyigong Student Movement Memorial Square
南京市玄武区长江路与洪武北路交叉口东南侧 · 교차로 보행 신호를 지키고 기념 표지를 상업 시설과 혼동하지 않는다
Hongserli Alley
南京市溧水区白马镇李巷村 · 시내에서 먼 교통과 해설 예약을 확인하고 주민 생활 공간을 구분한다
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