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.
Stone City at a Glance#
Address: Stone City (Shitou Cheng), Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
Admission: Admission fees apply for some sections (e.g., Nanjing City Wall Museum); many park areas free
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | -1° - 7° | 0° | 40 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| February | Good | 1° - 9° | 2° | 52 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.1 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.9h |
| March | Acceptable | 5° - 13° | 7° | 75 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.9 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.9h |
| April | Good | 11° - 20° | 16° | 88 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 3.1 m/s | 1.1 high | 12.9h |
| May | Very Good | 16° - 26° | 21° | 92 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 2.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 13.7h |
| June | Good | 21° - 29° | 25° | 153 mm | overcast | 74% | 2.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.1h |
| July | Acceptable | 25° - 32° | 33° | 211 mm | overcast | 82% | 2.5 m/s | 1.5 high | 13.9h |
| August | Good | 24° - 32° | 32° | 127 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.6 m/s | 1.5 high | 13.2h |
| September | Very Good | 20° - 27° | 23° | 96 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.4 m/s | 1.1 high | 12.2h |
| October | Excellent | 14° - 22° | 18° | 55 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.5 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.2h |
| November | Very Good | 7° - 16° | 11° | 57 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.7 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.4h |
| December | Good | 1° - 10° | 3° | 32 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.9h |
