Nanjing! Nanjing! A Dreamy Journey

Still debating where to travel? Nanjing is the perfect choice! 🎉
This ancient capital of the Six Dynasties is like a walking history textbook. Qinhuai Lanterns 🌉, Zhongshan Pine Waves 🌲... every snapshot tells a thousand-year story! This guide will take you through the must-see highlights in 3 days—just save it and you’re set!

⏳ Essential Pre-Trip Checklist:
✅ Documents: ID card + student ID (half price, such a steal!)
👗 Outfit Guide:
April-May: Light jacket + Hanfu (perfect for photos) 👘
June-August: Sun protection trio (sunglasses + hat + arm sleeves) 🕶️
September-October: Knitwear + Martin boots 👢
November-March: Down jacket + scarf 🧣
🛍️ Others: Power bank (under 20,000mAh), umbrella ☂️ (Nanjing weather changes fast), thermos (super handy for refilling water at attractions)

🏨 Accommodation Guide:
【Confucius Temple Area】Top pick! 📌
📍 Location: Gongyuan Street by Qinhuai River
💡 Advantages: Walkable to Qinhuai night tour, late-night snacks available
💰 Price range: 300-800 RMB/night
【Xinjiekou Business District】Transport hub 🚇
📍 Location: Intersection of Metro Lines 1 & 2
💡 Advantages: Convenient everywhere, lots of malls and food options

🍜 Top 4 Must-Eats:
1️⃣ The ultimate Duck Blood Vermicelli Soup 【Huíwèi】🥇
📍 Address: No. 2 Shiziqiao, Hunan Road
⏰ Hours: 9:00-21:00
✨ Soup so fresh you’ll stomp your feet! Even better with chili oil

2️⃣ Local favorite Salted Duck 【Zhang Yun】🦆
📍 Address: 236 Shengzhou Road
⏰ Hours: 6:30-19:00
✨ Vacuum packed to take away! Best souvenir gift

3️⃣ Juicy Potstickers 【Li Ji】🔥
📍 Address: No. 1 Dading Alley
⏰ Hours: 5:30-19:30
✨ 9 RMB for two! Don’t forget the beef soup

4️⃣ Original Sweet Taro Stalks 【Lianhu】🍡
📍 Address: 24 Gongyuan West Street
⏰ Hours: 8:00-20:00
✨ Red bean glutinous rice balls are also amazing!

🎯 Three-Day Walking Itinerary:

DAY 1️⃣ Through Ming and Qing Dynasties
☀️ Morning: Confucius Temple (free)
📍 Gongyuan Street, Qinhuai District
⏰ Open all day
📸 Activities: Imperial Examination Museum + Hanfu experience (rental 80 RMB/hour)

🌇 Afternoon: Qinhuai Painted Boat (80 RMB)
📍 Board at Panchi Wharf
⏰ 9:00-21:00
✨ Choose the 5 PM slot! Watch the interplay of light and shadow

🌃 Evening: Laomendong (free)
📍 Jianzi Alley, Qinhuai District
✨ Must-eats: Jiang Youji potstickers + Xiao Zheng crispy sesame cakes

DAY 2️⃣ Republic of China Era Vibes
⛰️ Morning: Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum (free, reservation required)
📍 Zhongshan Scenic Area, Xuanwu District
⏰ 8:00-17:00 (closed Mondays)
❗ Reservation tip: Book 3 days in advance via WeChat "Zhongshan Scenic Area"

🍚 Lunch: Nanjing Dapai Dang
📍 Commercial Street near Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum
Signature dishes: Meiling porridge + King’s roast duck bun

🏯 Afternoon: Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum (65 RMB)
📍 South foot of Zhongshan Mountain
⏰ 6:30-18:30
📸 Photo spots: Stone Elephant Road + Red Mansion Art Garden

DAY 3️⃣ Artsy Adventure
🏛️ Morning: Nanjing Museum (free, reservation required)
📍 321 Zhongshan East Road
⏰ 9:00-17:00
✨ The Republic of China exhibit instantly transports you into "Romance in the Rain"!

🌅 Afternoon: Xuanwu Lake (free)
📍 No. 1 Xuanwu Lane
⏰ Open all day
🚣‍♀️ Boating tip: Four-person electric boat 140 RMB/hour

💡 Hard-earned Tips:
1️⃣ All museums closed on Mondays!!
2️⃣ Take it easy on the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum steps (10 RMB sightseeing shuttle available)
3️⃣ Bring allergy medicine in March-April (plane tree fluff alert)
4️⃣ Electronic guides recommended at attractions (cheaper than live guides)

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