Nanjing Travel Guide
The misty rivers of the Six Dynasties overlap with the memories of the Republic of China.
Nanjing | The misty waters of the Six Dynasties overlap with memories of the Republic: Nanjing is the capital of ten dynasties, where the city still preserves the early Ming city walls, Republic-era poplar avenues, and modern memorial buildings. It is not as "soft" as Suzhou or Hangzhou, but it has a certain weight, making it the most suitable final stop for the Jiangnan line. Here we have compiled the best seasons to visit, recommended stay duration, intercity transportation, and local tips.
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Destination Details
Nanjing is the capital of ten dynasties, and the city simultaneously preserves the early Ming city walls, the Republican-era plane tree avenues, and modern commemorative buildings. It is not as "soft" as Suzhou or Hangzhou, but it has a sense of weight and is the most suitable final stop on the Jiangnan line.
Main Highlights
Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum
The tomb of Zhu Yuanzhang, with the spirit way stone statues as representatives of Ming dynasty stone carving; the Stone Statue Road is most beautiful in autumn.
Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum
392 steps lead directly to the memorial hall; the architecture itself marks a turning point in modern Chinese architecture.
Qinhuai River and Confucius Temple
The Confucius Temple and academy along with Qinhuai painting boats; the area is liveliest at night with lights, while during the day the architecture is more clearly visible.
Nanjing Museum
One of the earliest comprehensive museums in China; the Republican-era hall brings an entire Republican-era street underground.
Recommended Stay and Route
- Recommended stay: 1-2 days.
- One day for Zhongshan (Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum + Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum), one day for southern city (Confucius Temple + Nanjing Museum).
- Connecting with other cities of the same theme is more efficient; see "Extendable Routes" below for reference.
Best Season
March-May, September-November; in November, the Stone Statue Road and Qixia Mountain display the best autumn colors.
How to Get There and Intercity Transport
Nanjing South Station is a high-speed rail hub; it takes 1-1.5 hours from Shanghai/Hangzhou; metro covers major attractions.
Local Food
Salted duck, duck blood vermicelli soup, xiaolongbao (steamed buns), tripe noodles, beef pot stickers.
Local Tips
- Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum requires real-name reservation and is closed on Mondays; Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum and Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum are within the Zhongshan Scenic Area, and joint tickets are available.
Province
This entry belongs to Jiangsu (2 ready-made routes) and you can compare all routes in the province from the province page.
