There are 3 ways to get from Nanjing to Purple Mountain Observatory by subway, taxi, or foot
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nanjing to Purple Mountain Observatory is to line 4 subway which costs ¥3 - ¥5 and takes 49 min.
The fastest way to get from Nanjing to Purple Mountain Observatory is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs ¥26 - ¥32.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gulou and arriving at Jiangwangmiao. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.
The distance between Nanjing and Purple Mountain Observatory is 9 km.
The best way to get from Nanjing to Purple Mountain Observatory without a car is to line 4 subway which takes 49 min and costs ¥3 - ¥5.
The line 4 subway from Gulou to Jiangwangmiao takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Nanjing to Purple Mountain Observatory train services, operated by Nanjing Metro, depart from Gulou station.
Nanjing to Purple Mountain Observatory train services, operated by Nanjing Metro, arrive at Jiangwangmiao station.
There are 385+ hotels available in Purple Mountain Observatory.
What companies run services between Nanjing, China and Purple Mountain Observatory, China?
Nanjing Metro operates a subway from Gulou to Jiangwangmiao every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥3–5 and the journey takes 9 min.
- Phone
- +86 025-51899999
- Website
- travelchinaguide.com
Subway from Gulou to Jiangwangmiao
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥3–5
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
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