Nanjing Nanny-Level Guide to Explore Stunning Attractions
by Wayfarer-Wanderlust
Oct 24, 2025
🎉Nanjing Travel Guide🎉
Nanjing is a city full of historical and cultural charm. Whether it's historical sites, delicious food, or the modern cityscape, it will make you want to stay longer. Here is a Nanjing travel guide to help you plan your trip.
✈️ Transportation
High-speed train: Nanjing has two main high-speed train stations, Nanjing Station and Nanjing South Station. From the high-speed train station, you can take the subway directly to the city center, which is very convenient.
Airplane: If you are traveling from Nanjing Lukou Airport, you can take subway Line S1 directly to the city center.
🏨 Accommodation
Xinjiekou Business District: With a wide variety of food and convenient transportation, it is an excellent choice for accommodation.
Near Laomendong: You can experience the old city of Nanjing, and there are many distinctive B&Bs around.
🗺️ Itinerary
Day 1: Ancient Nanjing
Jiming Temple: A famous ancient temple in Nanjing, built in the Three Kingdoms period, feel the tranquility and solemnity of the ancient temple.
Xuanwu Lake: One of the largest royal garden lakes in China. In the afternoon, you can enjoy the beautiful sunset scenery of Nanjing.
Laomendong: With its blue brick, stone tile, and wooden buildings, experience the old city of Nanjing and browse the unique shops.
Fuzimiao (Confucius Temple): In the evening, go to Fuzimiao to taste authentic snacks, take a night cruise on the Qinhuai River, and feel the night scene of the ancient capital.
Day 2: Historical Exploration
Nanjing Museum: One of the three major museums in China, with a rich collection of exhibits. Reservations are required in advance.
Presidential Palace: Experience half a history of the Republic of China at close range and learn about the historical changes in Nanjing.
Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum: One of the largest ancient imperial tombs in China, feel the solemnity and majesty of history.
Day 3: Cultural Tour
Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders: Remember history and cherish the memory of the martyrs. Reservations are required in advance.
Pioneer Bookstore: Known as "the most beautiful bookstore in China", you can browse and write postcards here.
Yihe Road: Half of the history of the Republic of China lies on Yihe Road. There is also one of the forty-eight scenic spots in Jinling, "Yihe Mansion", with an original style of the Republic of China, which is also great for taking pictures.
🍔 Food Recommendations
Duck Blood and Vermicelli Soup: A traditional snack with a rich aroma.
Salted Duck: The favorite of Nanjing people, fresh, tender, and juicy.
Nanjing Xiaolongbao (Small Steamed Buns): Thin skin with plenty of filling and rich soup.
Pidu Noodle (Noodles with Crispy Pig Skin): Crispy pig skin with delicious soup, making people unable to stop eating.
📝 Precautions
Attraction Reservation: Many free attractions require advance reservations, so it is recommended to plan your itinerary and book tickets in advance.
Travel Time: Pay attention to arranging your itinerary time. Many attractions close around 17:00-18:00 in the afternoon.
Weather Changes: Nanjing has many plum rain seasons, so please pay attention to the weather forecast and prepare rain gear before traveling.
🌟Nanjing is a charming city. Whether it is historical sites or a modern cityscape, you can feel its uniqueness. I hope this guide can help you better plan your trip to Nanjing and wish you a pleasant journey!
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