Nanjing Travel Guide
A Nanjing guide for Ming history, the Yangtze, Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, and a leafy, historic city pace.
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Best for
- Ming history
- Yangtze River
- Mausoleums
- City walls
Where to stay
First-time visitors should prioritize metro access, central neighborhoods, and easy airport or station transfers. Good starter areas include Xinjiekou, Confucius Temple area, Purple Mountain, Nanjing old town.
Starter itinerary
- Day 1: Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Ming Xiaoling, and Purple Mountain.
- Day 2: Nanjing Museum, City Wall, and Confucius Temple area.
- Day 3: Yangtze River Bridge and a relaxed food-focused evening.
Transport
Nanjing metro covers major sights. Use ride-hailing for Purple Mountain and outlying areas.
Food to try
- Salted duck
- Duck blood soup
- Pan-fried buns
- Plum flower cakes