Presidential Palace (Nanjing) Palace

Address: 292 Changjiang Lu (长江路), Xuanwu District, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

Website: http://www.njpresidentialpalace.com.cn/

Hours: Tue-Sun 9:00am-5:00pm, closed Mondays (verify locally for holidays and special events)

Admission: Admission fees vary by exhibition; general site entry historically free but check updated visitor information

The Presidential Palace in Nanjing is a historic government complex that served as the office of the President of the Republic of China during the Republican era, particularly between 1912 and 1949. The site is preserved as a museum complex documenting that period of modern Chinese history.

The compound comprises administrative buildings and landscaped gardens that reflect layers of use and reconstruction across successive regimes. It functioned as the national government headquarters under various Republican administrations and later changed uses after 1949.

The site has a long administrative history in Nanjing, with buildings and courtyards adapted over time to serve official functions during the late imperial and Republican periods. After 1949 the complex was converted to public and commemorative uses and now operates as a museum documenting its 20th-century role.

The Presidential Palace sits in central Nanjing in Jiangsu province, within the city’s urban fabric and accessible from major transport routes. It is located near other central administrative and historical areas of the city.

The Presidential Palace is in central Nanjing near the Xuanwu Lake area. It’s a short walk from Daxinggong or Xinjiekou metro stations (lines 2 and 3 depending on your route). Local buses and taxis also serve the area.

• Visit the preserved presidential offices and the 'Staircase of the June 1927' area where modern Chinese history was shaped - guided tours add needed context.
• Allow 1.5-2 hours to see the main complex; many displays are text-heavy, so bring patience or a guide.