Yuzui Wetland Park

A riverside wetland beside the Third Nanjing Yangtze Bridge, home to the Lighthouse Plaza sunset photo spot ("Little Kenting"), a red-and-white lighthouse and river views. Sitting at the confluence of the Yangtze River, the Jiajiang channel and the New Qinhuai River, its vast reed wetlands and riverbank boardwalks preserve the raw texture of the Yangtze's natural shoreline. At the end of the wetland stands a red-and-white striped lighthouse facing the sunset over the river; photographers call it Nanjing's "Little Kenting," and silhouette shots at dusk come out remarkably well. From the park's observation tower you can look down on the S-shaped riverbank where the three waters meet. Kites in spring, evening breezes in summer, reed flowers in autumn and river mist in winter give each season its own charm, making it a beloved spot where Nanjing locals unwind on weekends as if "by the sea."

Getting there: Metro Line 2, Yuzui Station