Nanjing Two Days Tour
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9 attraction(s) |
total distance 20
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Day1: Nanjing
5 attraction(s) ·
8 km
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- The tomb of Mr. Sun Yat-sen is located in Zhongshan Scenic Area, and the burial site is in the shape of a "warning bell". It is the first tomb in modern Chinese architectural history and is well worth a visit.
- Climbing to the top of Zhongshan Tomb requires ascending many steps, but there are platforms to rest on every few steps, making the design quite ingenious. It's worth taking note of.
- Within the scenic area, there are several commemorative buildings such as a music pavilion, Xingjian Pavilion, Guanghua Pavilion, Liu Hui Pavilion, and a scripture tower, which are all worth visiting.
- Visiting the tomb requires the advance booking of entrance time. It is recommended to book tickets at least one day in advance, or to purchase package tickets for convenience in touring. There are also sightseeing vehicles available in the scenic area.
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The museum located in Nanjing is one of the oldest museums in Chinese history and one of the three largest museums in China. It has a collection of over 420,000 precious cultural relics, including historical relics, works of art and intangible cultural heritage. The exhibits not only have ornamental value, but also provide important reference materials for historical and cultural research. The famous Luoyang Gate of Dadu Monastery shown in the popular TV program "National Treasure” is also collected in this museum. In addition, the museum adopts a free admission policy, and visitors can enter for free by registering with valid identification.
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Nanjing Confucius Temple is one of the four major Confucius temples in China. It was first built in 1034 AD and expanded from the Eastern Jin Dynasty academy. It is located on the banks of the Qinhuai River and is a complex of buildings comprising the Jiangnan Gongyuan, Kong Temple, and academy. Here, there are many ancient buildings, such as the stone railing in front of the Confucius temple, which was built during the Ming Zhengde period and is one of the oldest and best-preserved buildings in the complex. There is also the longest wall of inscriptions in the country, the Dazhaobi Wall, which is 110 meters long and is a famous tourist attraction. Every year, the Confucius Temple scenic area hosts many folk activities and lantern exhibitions, as well as various interesting festivals, and there are many delicacies for tourists to enjoy.
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This is a tributary located within the Nanjing city, belonging to the lower reaches of the Yangtze River. It is known as the "mother river" of Nanjing. Referred to as "Ten Li Qinhuai", it is one of the busiest areas in Nanjing and one of the must-visit tourist attractions. Visitors can take a boat ride at night and admire the magnificent scenery of the Qinhuai River, experiencing the customs and traditions of the riverbank from different perspectives. The Qinhuai River has different festive events throughout the four seasons, such as the Spring Cultural Temple Fair, Qinhuai Summer, Confucius Temple Food Festival in autumn, and the Jinling Lantern Festival in winter.
Day2: Nanjing
4 attraction(s) ·
10 km
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The president's office is housed in this historic, Baroque building restored after World War II.
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The cherry blossoms on both sides of the road in front of Jiming Temple are famous, especially during the Qingming Festival, when a sea of cherry blossoms is particularly beautiful.
Established during the Western Jin Dynasty, Jiming Temple is one of the oldest and most popular Buddhist temples in Nanjing.
The temple has a tranquil and fragrant environment, with a food offering platform and Maitreya Hall on the left, while the Great Buddha Hall and Guanyin Tower are located above.
To the northeast of the temple is a well called Yanzi Well. According to legend, Chen Shubao, his wife Zhang Lihua, and the palace maid Kong Guipi hid in the well, and many tourists come to visit because of this story.
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Xuanwu Lake is one of the largest royal garden lakes in China and is renowned alongside Nanshan Lake in Jiaxing and West Lake in Hangzhou as one of the three famous lakes of Jiangnan. The park is divided into five green oases including Yingzhou, Liangzhou, and Cuizhou, and boasts numerous scenic spots and historic sites such as Tailing Flower Arch, Bonsai Garden, and Dujuan Garden Tower, serving as the largest cultural and recreational park in Nanjing. From October to November each year, the park holds a chrysanthemum exhibition which offers a stunning view of the blooming flowers. There is also a lover's park featuring tulips, peach blossoms and other plants, popular for taking wedding photos. Spring is the best time to visit Yingzhou and admire the blossoming cherry trees, and the Lotus Garden provides a great spot for taking photos and appreciating the beauty of lotus flowers.
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Grim memorial museum with exhibits documenting the horrors of the 1937 Nanjing Massacre.
