Things to do in Nanjing

Niushou Mountain in Nanjing, a top-tier architectural art museum built with an investment of 400 billion yuan, is like a celestial palace. Stepping into the underground palace, I was speechless with its breathtaking beauty. The three floors above ground and six floors below are resplendent with golden pagodas and Buddha statues. The Buddha Palace is a highlight throughout; every statue is wallpaper-worthy, making for stunning photos. The entire scenic area is enormous, and it's a must-see landmark in Nanjing for me. It's truly awe-inspiring.

What a wonderful weekend trip to the zoo! 🐼 The animals were all adorable, the park was very clean, and the staff were incredibly friendly. Watching the pandas eat bamboo was especially heartwarming and therapeutic! I highly recommend it to anyone looking to relax; I'll definitely come again! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

We were very fortunate that our top guide today was Ms. Dong Ling. Her professional expertise was solid; she didn't just recite from memory. She eloquently explained the stories and archaeological backgrounds behind each of the museum's treasures, making dry history vivid and easy to understand. My son and I deeply experienced the thousand-year history of Nanjing. Highly recommended!

The Confucius Temple and Jiangnan Examination Hall along the Qinhuai River in Nanjing offer stunning nighttime views. A stroll through them in the gentle autumn breeze is incredibly pleasant. There are free performances and some attractions that charge admission, so you can choose what to do. In short, anyone visiting Nanjing should definitely check them out.

If you haven't been there, it's worth a visit. It's a famous spot in Nanjing, always packed with people. As for the boat tour, if you haven't been before, you can take a ride, but it's probably a one-time thing, so the price isn't great. It's a 40-minute round trip on the boat, listening to the announcements, watching the night view of the Qinhuai River, with its many bridges along the banks. You can learn about history, see the waterscape and night view, and soak in the atmosphere.

Zhongshan Mountain is the green lung of Nanjing. It’s an enormous park where you can go for a walk, exercise, grab a coffee or simply relax. But there’s so much more to explore!I entered through Gate 1 to visit the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum. The scenery felt straight out of Spirited Away!From there, I walked along the impressive Sacred Path, lined with animal statues, all the way to Meiling Palace, which is particularly interesting if you enjoy modern Chinese history.Next, I continued to Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum. You need to book through WeChat, but admission is free. There are LOTS of steps, but every single one was worth it!Right next to it, you’ll find the open-air music pavilion. Be warned if you don’t like pigeons, as it’s absolutely full of them!Finally, I walked to the pagoda in the Linggu Scenic Area.And that’s a full day sorted! A fantastic itinerary.You can use the tourist buses to get around, but I did everything on foot. Be prepared for lots of walking!

Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum is so worth to visit as well as surrounding attractions. The area is very beautiful and very looked after. We spent the whole day exploring and had an amazing time. It was quite busy on the Saturday but we were able to go everywhere and didn’t need to wait in queues. The area gives you a great combination of nature and history. It’s easy to walk everywhere, but distances between some of the attractions on the mountain can be long, and walking everywhere is not possible in one day so will need to take a tourist shuttle which costs 10 yuan per person per trip or 30 for the whole day, can be bought as you board the vehicle. No one speaks English really as expected but it’s mostly intuitive. We finished at Linggu temple and struggled to get a taxi from there (but it’s possible, note that not from all parts it’s possible) so we took a public bus that takes you to a metro station.

The Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum Scenic Area, located on Zijin Mountain in Nanjing, is the tomb of Dr. Sun Yat-sen and a national 5A-level scenic area. Admission to the mausoleum is free. As the core of the Zhongshan Scenic Area, it is not only a memorial site but also a masterpiece of modern architectural art. Its unique architectural style: the overall plan is shaped like a "Liberty Bell," symbolizing the awakening of the people. There are 392 stone steps from the archway to the tomb chamber, symbolizing the 392 million people in China at that time. The core attractions are concentrated here: the Bo'ai Archway, the mausoleum gate, the stele pavilion, the sacrificial hall, and the tomb chamber. Surrounding these are auxiliary buildings such as the Music Stage, the Liuhui Pavilion, and the Meiling Palace.

You can have 2 options to visit the baorn temple- during the day and in the evening. We went during the daytime. I am impressed of the design and the decorations. There is even the lying buddha. People are allowed to go up the temple and don't worry there is an elevator.

A night cruise on the eastern section of the Qinhuai River was passable, but not breathtaking. In terms of lighting and color, it paled in comparison to the old streets of Tangshan's Hetou area; in terms of picturesque streetscapes, it fell short of the commercialized ancient towns of Jiangnan. It's a pity that the historical and cultural heritage of the Qinhuai River was wasted, as the only decent presentation was the crude and superficial electronic commentary. The price of 120 yuan isn't outrageous, but it certainly doesn't offer value for money. The management of the cruise ships was also rather lax; the day and night cruises were held consecutively, yet the prices differed significantly. Catching one of the last few day cruises, the 40-minute ride was roughly the same as the first few dozen night cruises, and you didn't have to wait in long lines at the dock like night cruise passengers.