Immerse yourself in a thousand years of cultural heritage, where the ancient and modern blend seamlessly.The misty charm of the Six Dynasties and the turbulent legacy of the Republican Era intertwine here.
Here lies China’s largest ancient imperial examination hall and houses the world’s only remaining Sakyamuni Buddha’s parietal bone relic; there are both ancient demon-suppressing legends and the banks of the Qinhuai River where literati left poems. This ancient capital, which witnessed the rise and fall of the Six Dynasties, is also famous nationwide for Nanjing Duck Blood Vermicelli Soup.
Itinerary Highlights
Left hand holding salted duck, right hand holding duck blood vermicelli soup, a magical mix of Ming and Qing architectural complexes and snack world
Confucius Temple was built in the Song Dynasty and is the largest Confucian temple in the Jiangnan region. Stroll through the Ming and Qing style Jiangnan Academy, feel the historical context of the imperial examination system, and enjoy authentic Qinhuai snacks.
Qinhuai River – a place where nobles feasted during the Six Dynasties
Qinhuai River is known as “China’s First Historical and Cultural River”, and the famous line “Mooring at Qinhuai near a wine shop” by the great poet Li Shangyin has further enhanced its reputation. Taking a painted boat along the Qinhuai River to enjoy the lights on both banks has a unique charm.
Stepping into the 4-billion-yuan Foding Palace, the giant lotus dome reflects in the water
Standing in Niushou Mountain, you can feel the Buddha’s light bathing your body, and even your breath is filled with Zen. Here lies the world’s only remaining Sakyamuni Buddha’s parietal bone relic.
Touch the Buddha bone relic in the glass pagoda light and shadow maze, and high technology revives the grand scene of the Ming Dynasty imperial temple
Dabei’en Temple‘s glass pagoda was once a landmark of Nanjing. As an imperial temple of the Ming Dynasty, its holographic projection restores the grand scene of the ancient pagoda, and interactive devices interpret Buddhist culture and maritime history.
Row a boat on Xuanwu Lake at dusk, wandering into a royal garden, as the silhouette of the ancient city wall melts into the water.
Six Dynasties Imperial Garden, once the Huangce Repository (Ming Dynasty archives), has a circumference of 15 kilometers and forms the “Three Wonders of Jinling” together with the Ming City Wall and Jiming Temple.
Jiming Temple, a sacred place for marriage metaphysics, helps you find true love
Throw a coin to make a wish, climb the Buddha tower to overlook the panoramic view of Purple Mountain and Xuanwu Lake. This is not only a sacred place for marriage but also has the legend of suppressing demons at the bottom of the tower.
Standing in front of Sun Yat-sen’s office window, looking back at the past of warlord melee in the Presidential Palace
Visit cultural relics such as Sun Yat-sen‘s office and Chiang Kai-shek‘s handwritten orders, and use AR navigation to restore historical scenes.
Meiling Palace, built in memory of Soong May-ling, the romantic palace of Madame Chiang Kai-shek
A building with plane trees as a necklace and Meiling Palace as a pendant, integrating French Renaissance style, its sapphire dome has earned it the reputation of “the most beautiful garden villa in the Far East.”
No duck can fly out of Nanjing. How amazing do Nanjing people make ducks?
Nanjing should be another city after Guangzhou where you can eat so many snacks that your mouth cramps: roast duck, salted duck, duck blood vermicelli, beef pot stickers, soup dumplings, plum cakes… too many to count.
It is recommended to stay in Xinjiekou, which is very convenient to get to various scenic spots.
Why not stay in a warm and comfortable high-rise hotel to take in the panoramic view of the city night view.
