Nanjing Trip Overview
With the 2500 years history, Nanjing has been known as one of the ancient capitals of 10 regimes. Take the opportunity to experience its enchanting history and charming culture on this private day tour under the lead of your knowledgeable guide. The tour covers various famed attractions such as Xiaoling Tomb of Ming Dynasty, Ancient City Wall/Gate, Temple, UNESCO River with flexible customizable itinerary that best suit your time and preferences. Private door to door transfers only for you and your travel party.
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Duration: 7 to 8 hours
Starts: Nanjing, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
With the 2500 years history, Nanjing has been known as one of the ancient capitals of 10 regimes. Take the opportunity to experience its enchanting history and charming culture on this private day tour under the lead of your knowledgeable guide. The tour covers various famed attractions such as Xiaoling Tomb of Ming Dynasty, Ancient City Wall/Gate, Temple, UNESCO River with flexible customizable itinerary that best suit your time and preferences. Private door to door transfers only for you and your travel party.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Xiaoling Tomb of Ming Dynasty, Wengzhong Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing 210018 China
Your local expert guide and great driver will meet you at your place in Nanjing (Your Nanjing Hotel or Nanjing train station if you travel by train). Start to design your own private day with your unique interests in mind. Following is the sample itinerary, you are welcome to tell your guide if need make any changes during the tour. First pay the visit to Xiaoling Tomb from Ming period, listed as World Cultural Heritages site, largest imperial tomb made for the first emperor Zhu Yuan Zhang from Ming Dynasty and Queen Make a beeline to the site by walking the mysterious path guarded by six different kinds of “mythical animals”. On the way, take in the beautiful garden sceneries in different seasons, such as cherry blossom in Spring, lush green in Summer, fantastic foliage in autumn. Appreciate the impressive ancient architecture while listening interesting stories, history and custom from your guide.
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Stop At: Zhonghua Gate (Zhonghuamen Castle), Qinhuai District, Nanjing 210000 China
Then head to Ancient city wall and explore the old gate that is the largest city gate built in castle-style with impressive and the delicate design and workmanship with 27 different caves and large round archways for the ancient military defense. Enjoy the walk along the city’s largest wall built more than 600 years, on the top enjoy the fabulous view of old and new Nanjing with tranquil Xuanwu Lake while learning the charming history from your guide.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: No.1 Jiming Temple, Xuanwu District, Nanjing 210008 China
Next head to Jimin Temple, one of the most ancient and active Buddhist temples in Nanjing, in the season you could enjoy a sea of cherry blossom on the way. Follow the step up and visit different complex of the temple include the stunning pagoda on the top. Get great insight from your guide about religious wisdom and Learn the locals go about their life and praying.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Confucian Temple Area (Fuzi Miao), Gongyuan Street, Nanjing China
Continue the tour to the heart of old Nanjing- the Confucius temple market, a great area mixes of bazaars and history. Enjoy the fun explore with your guide go around the high streets and you may also enjoy some light souvenir shopping here.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Qinhuai He, Jianye District, Nanjing, China, 210011
While in the Confucius Temple market area, you will also enjoy a nice wandering along the bank of Qinghuai River with the beautiful old architectures. Known as the No.1 ancient river in China that is listed in the UNESCO and also regarded as the mother river and cradle of Nanjing’s ancient civilization. A relaxing boat cruise also available upon to your own interests.
As the flexible itinerary,you may also choose or subsitute to popular sites such as Dr.SunYat-Sen Mausoleum , Nanjing Musuem, Chaotian Palace, The Memorial of Nanjing Massacre
etc .base on your interests and time.
During the tour you will have the opportunity to enjoy a delightful local lunch or dinner based on the option you choose.
After the memorable experience, you will be transferred back to your Nanjing city hotel or Nanjing railway or Nanjing south railway station if you travel by train.
Duration: 1 hour
