Stone City
Area Ancient stone fortress remains in Nanjing, historic site
Remnants of an ancient fortified area near Nanjing-locally called Stone City-feature old masonry and city-wall traces on a riverside hill; visitors come for history, riverside views and connections to the region’s early defenses.
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How to Get to Stone City #
Stone City sites are dispersed through Nanjing. Major sections, including preserved Ming-wall parks, are reachable by Nanjing Metro lines and local buses; Tianyuan or Nanjing South stations provide regional rail access, and local transit will carry visitors to specific gate or wall parks.
Tips for Visiting Stone City #
- Visit early morning to see the city waking up among the stonework and to avoid midday heat in summer.
- Look for preserved sections of the Ming-era fortifications-some stretches are accessible and display informational plaques.
Best Time to Visit Stone City #
Spring and autumn for comfortable weather and clearer skies.
Weather & Climate near Stone City #
Stone City's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1078 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (153 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is the hottest month, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (211 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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