Nanjing free travel the best travel routes recommended

As the capital of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing is a famous historical and cultural city as well as an important transportation hub city. Therefore, it is very convenient to travel to Nanjing by plane, train or by car. Free travel is great if you can arrange your time freely. Nanjing is rich in tourist attractions and historical sites. You can choose a simple one-day tour or a deep five-day tour according to your own time.

Here, from the perspective of an old Nanjing, we recommend the best travel routes from classic one-day tour to classic five-day tour in Nanjing, taking you to the most beautiful scenery of the six dynasties ancient capital, which will make your trip worthwhile!

1. Classic One-day tour in Nanjing:

During the day, visit Zhong Shan Scenic Spot (3 hours).

Route: Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum → Beauty Palace → Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum & Bandstand → Spirit Valley Scenic spot.

In the evening, visit Confucius Temple - Qinhuai River Scenic Belt (3 hours).

Route: Old Gate east → Master Temple Dacheng Hall → Jiangnan Gongyuan → Qinhuai Painted Boat (take the painted boat, travel ten miles Qinhuai)→ Along the river to see Kuiguang Pavilion, Taoye Ferry, Qinhuai Water Pavilion, East water Pass ruins, etc. → After getting off the ship in the Confucius Temple authentic Qinhuai snacks, to Yongxi tea House on the Qinhuai River to listen to Nanjing local cross talk.

The presidential palace can also be added if you are physically fit and have enough time in the day. In this way, you can visit the Mausoleum of Sun Yat-sen, the Presidential Palace and Confucius Temple in one day, and have a preliminary experience of Nanjing's beautiful scenery and profound history and culture.

2. Classic Two-day Tour in Nanjing:

[Day 1] : Tour of Confucius Temple - Qinhuai River Scenic Belt (6 hours).

Route: Old Gate east → Master Temple Dacheng Hall → Jiangnan Gongyuan → Qinhuai Painted boat (take the painted boat, travel ten miles Qinhuai)→ along the river to view the Quaiguang Pavilion, Taoye Ferry, Qinhuai Water Pavilion, East water Pass ruins, etc. → After getting off the ship in the Confucius Temple Qinhuai snack city tasted authentic Qinhuai snack, to the Qinhuai River Yongxi teahouse listen to Nanjing local cross talk.

[The second day] : Visit Xuanwu Lake → Lovers' Garden → Zhongshan Scenic Spot.

Route: Walk along Xuanwu Lake, Lovers' Garden all the way to Purple Mountain, Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and Linggu Temple, this can walk for a whole day, high physical demands. It is recommended to visit Xuanwu Lake and Lovers' Garden in the morning, and then continue to visit Zhongshan Scenic Spot after lunch.

Three, Nanjing Classic three-day Tour:

[Day 1] : Tour of Confucius Temple - Qinhuai River Scenic Belt (6 hours).

Old gate east → Master Temple Dacheng Hall → Jiangnan Gongyuan → Qinhuai Painted boat (take the painted boat, travel ten miles Qinhuai)→ along the river to view the Quaiguang Pavilion, Taoye Ferry, Qinhuai Water Pavilion, East water Pass ruins, etc. → After getting off the ship in the Confucius Temple Qinhuai snack city product authentic Qinhuai snack, to the Qinhuai River Yongxi teahouse listen to Nanjing local cross talk.

[Day 2] : Visit Xuanwu Lake (2 hours) → Lover Garden (1 hour) → Zhong Shan Scenic Spot (3 hours).

[Day 3] : Nanjing Museum (3 hours) → President's Mansion (3 hours) → Six Dynasties Museum (2 hours) →1912 Block.

Those who love history and cultural relics should not miss the Nanjing Museum, especially the Republic of China Museum. After visiting the Nanjing Museum, take Metro Line 2 to Dachingong Station to explore the next attractions. Both the Presidential Palace and the Six Dynasties Museum are located on the Yangtze Road, within walking distance of the subway. 1912 block is on the Yangtze Road, is the characteristics of the Republic of China bar street, you can go to experience at night.

4. Classic Four Days in Nanjing:

[Day 1] : Mingwa Gallery → Xinjiekou → Confucius Temple → Old Men East (6 hours).

To travel to Nanjing, first taste Nanjing food, and then roam Confucius Temple - Qinhuai scenic belt.

[Day 2] : Tour Zhong Shan Scenic Spot (6 hours).

Route: Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum → Beauty Palace → Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum & Bandstand → Spirit Valley Scenic spot.

Zhong Shan Scenic Spot is very concentrated scenic spots, the natural scenery is also very charming, especially the plane trees on both sides of the plank road let people linger. Only Zhong Shan Scenic Spot can play for one or two days, depending on the time schedule is sufficient.

[Day 3] : Jiming Temple → Nanjing City Wall (Taicheng section) → Xuanwu Lake Park.

[Day 4] : Nanjing Museum → Presidential Palace → Nanjing Six Dynasties Museum →1912 Block.

Five, Nanjing Classic five-day Tour:

[Day 1] : Mingwa Gallery → Xinjiekou → Confucius Temple → Old Men East.

[The second day] : Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum → Meiling Palace → Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum & Bandstand → Linggu Scenic spot.

[Day 3] : Jiming Temple → Nanjing City Wall (Taicheng section) → Xuanwu Lake Park.

[Day 4] : Nanjing Museum → Presidential Palace → Nanjing Six Dynasties Museum →1912 Block.

[Day 5] : Memorial Hall of the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders (1-2 hours) → Victory Memorial Hall Crossing the River → Yuhuatai Scenic Spot (3 hours).

As the ancient capital of the six Dynasties, Nanjing is rich in tourism resources. At present, there are 26 scenic spots above 4A level. Among them, there are two 5A scenic spots, namely Confucius Temple - Qinhuai Scenic Zone and Nanjing Zhongshan Scenic Spot. There are 24 4A scenic spots, Among the famous ones are the Presidential Palace, Xuanwu Lake, Nanjing Museum, Dabao En Temple Site Park, Yuhuatai Scenic Spot, Hongshan Forest Zoo, Nanjing Museum (Chaotian Palace), Memorial Hall of Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders, Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Area, Qixia Mountain Scenic Spot, Yuejiang Tower Scenic spot, Moqiu Lake Park, Jinniu Lake Scenic Spot, Gaochun Old Street, etc.

No matter the natural scenery, or the history and culture, this is a city worth your slow taste, all the year round, spring, summer, autumn and winter no matter when you come, you can enjoy the different scenery, personally experience the hospitality of Nanjing people, Nanjing is worth your slow appreciation, slow taste, let you come again!

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