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Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum
Historical
🎫 Free (park 70¥)

Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum

Magnificent mausoleum honoring Dr. Sun Yat-sen, founder of the Republic of China, on Purple Mountain with 392 steps.

📞 08:30-17:30
📍 Zhongshan Mountain, Purple Mountain
Ming Xiaoling Tomb
Historical
🎫 70¥ (includes Ming Xiaoling and Music Square)

Ming Xiaoling Tomb

UNESCO World Heritage site - the tomb of Emperor Hongwu, founder of the Ming Dynasty, with spectacular Avenue of Stone Animals.

📞 06:30-18:30
📍 Ming Xiaoling, Purple Mountain
Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre
Historical
FREE

Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre

A powerful memorial to the 300,000 victims of the 1937 Nanjing Massacre, with exhibits and pilgrimage hall.

📞 08:00-17:00 (Closed Monday)
📍 418 Shuige Road, Jianye District
Presidential Palace
Historical
🎫 40¥

Presidential Palace

The presidential office of Sun Yat-sen and later Chiang Kai-shek, now a museum showcasing 600 years of history.

📞 08:30-17:00
📍 292 Changjiang Road, Xuanwu District
Confucius Temple (Fuzi Temple)
Cultural
🎫 Free (some attractions charge)

Confucius Temple (Fuzi Temple)

Ancient temple complex with traditional architecture, markets, and boat rides on the Qinhuai River.

📞 09:00-21:00 (some areas open later)
📍 Fuzi Temple, Qinhuai District
Purple Mountain
Natural
🎫 Free (individual attractions charge)

Purple Mountain

A 450-meter mountain south of the Ming Xiaoling with hiking trails, ancient temples, and panoramic city views.

📞 Open 24 hours (attractions vary)
📍 Purple Mountain, Xuanwu District
Xuanwu Lake
Natural
FREE

Xuanwu Lake

A beautiful urban lake with parks, gardens, and the ancient Ming city wall views, perfect for cycling and walking.

📞 Open 24 hours
📍 Xuanwu Lake, Xuanwu District
Laochengli
Cultural
FREE

Laochengli

Restored historic district near Fuzi Temple with traditional architecture, crafts, and local snacks.

📞 Open 24 hours (shops 10:00-22:00)
📍 Laochengli, Qinhuai District
Yuhuata
Historical
FREE

Yuhuata

Memorial park and former execution site during Taiping Rebellion era, now a peaceful public park with solemn memorials.

📞 08:00-17:00
📍 Yuhuata Road, Yuhuatai District
Zhonghua Gate Castle
Historical
🎫 50¥

Zhonghua Gate Castle

Ming Dynasty city gate and fortifications, one of the best-preserved Chinese castle walls with unique brick structure.

📞 08:30-17:00
📍 1 Zhonghua Road, Qinhuai District
Linggu Temple
Cultural
🎫 35¥ (includes Linggu Temple and Music Square)

Linggu Temple

Ancient Buddhist temple in Purple Mountain area, famous for its ginkgo forest and the resonant Dagoba.

📞 06:30-18:00
📍 Linggu Temple, Purple Mountain
Qinhuai River
Natural
🎫 Free (boat ride 80-120¥)

Qinhuai River

Historic river flowing through Nanjing's old city, famous for its illuminated boat rides and Riverside views.

📞 Boat rides 09:00-22:00
📍 Qinhuai River, Qinhuai District
Purple Mountain Observatory
Cultural
🎫 15¥

Purple Mountain Observatory

Historic astronomical observatory on Purple Mountain, home to ancient telescopes and stellar artifacts.

📞 8:30-16:30
📍 Purple Mountain, Xuanwu District
Meihua Mountain (Plum Blossom Mountain)
Natural
🎫 Included in Ming Xiaoling ticket (70¥)

Meihua Mountain (Plum Blossom Mountain)

Famous for thousands of plum blossom trees, offering stunning pink and white blooms in winter and early spring.

📞 06:30-18:30
📍 Ming Xiaoling Tomb, Purple Mountain
Stone Elephant Road
Historical
🎫 Included in Ming Xiaoling ticket (70¥)

Stone Elephant Road

The iconic 600-meter avenue lined with massive stone animals leading to Ming Xiaoling Tomb.

📞 06:30-18:30
📍 Ming Xiaoling, Purple Mountain
Chaotiangong Palace
Historical
🎫 25¥

Chaotiangong Palace

Ming Dynasty imperial palace for worshiping ancestors, now a museum showcasing ancient architecture.

📞 09:00-17:00
📍 171 Bai Xia Road, Qinhuai District
Nanjing University
Cultural
FREE

Nanjing University

Prestigious historic university with beautiful Qing Dynasty architecture and tree-lined campus.

📞 Open to public
📍 22 Han Kou Road, Gulou District
Dabaoen Temple (Yongle Temple)
Historical
🎫 80¥

Dabaoen Temple (Yongle Temple)

Rebuilt on site of historic Ming Dynasty temple, known for its modern glass exhibitions and tall pagoda.

📞 09:00-17:30
📍 1 Baocheng Road, Qinhuai District
Xuanwu Lake Park
Natural
FREE

Xuanwu Lake Park

Large urban lake park with five islands, cycling paths, cherry blossoms, and ancient city wall views.

📞 Open 24 hours
📍 Xuanwu Lake, Xuanwu District
Taoye Ferry
Cultural
FREE

Taoye Ferry

Historic riverside spot famous in classical poetry, now a charming area with traditional shops.

📞 Open 24 hours
📍 Qinhuai River, near Fuzi Temple
Jiming Temple
Cultural
🎫 10¥

Jiming Temple

Ancient Buddhist temple on Purple Mountain, known for its beautiful plum blossoms in winter and peaceful atmosphere.

📞 07:00-17:00
📍 1 Jiming Temple Road, Xuanwu District
Yuejiang Tower
Cultural
🎫 40¥

Yuejiang Tower

Historic tower on Lion Hill offering panoramic views of the Yangtze River and Nanjing skyline.

📞 08:00-17:30
📍 Lion Hill, Huaihai Road, Xiaguan District
Pearl Spring
Natural
🎫 40¥ (attractions extra)

Pearl Spring

Beautiful spring area with natural hot springs, ideal for family outings with playground and amusement rides.

📞 08:00-17:00
📍 1 Peiliao Road, Pukou District
Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone
Cultural
🎫 98¥

Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone

Modern Buddhist cultural park featuring the stunning Palace of Bliss temple built into a former mining pit.

📞 09:00-17:30
📍 Niushou Mountain, Yuhuatai District
Zhongshan Botanical Garden
Natural
🎫 45¥ (partial), 65¥ (full)

Zhongshan Botanical Garden

Historic botanical garden at the foot of Purple Mountain, featuring diverse plant collections and peaceful walking paths.

📞 08:30-17:00
📍 Ling Road, Xuanwu District
Yanqe Lake
Natural
FREE

Yanqe Lake

Picturesque lake near Ming Xiaoling famous for its lotus flowers and reflection views of Purple Mountain.

📞 Open 24 hours
📍 Ming Xiaoling, Purple Mountain
Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum
Landmark
FREE

Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum

The mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, with 392 steps.

📞 08:00-17:00
📍 Xuanwu District, Nanjing
Confucius Temple
Street
FREE

Confucius Temple

Nanjing's most famous cultural district, featuring the Qinhuai River and various snacks.

📞 All day
📍 Qinhuai District, Nanjing
Nanjing Museum
Museum
FREE

Nanjing Museum

One of China's three major museums, housing 420,000 cultural relics.

📞 09:00-17:00
📍 Xuanwu District, Nanjing
Nanjing Food
Street
🎫 50 yuan per person

Nanjing Food

Nanjing has duck blood and vermicelli soup and various snacks.

📞 All day
📍 Nanjing
Nanjing Night View
Landmark
FREE

Nanjing Night View

Night views and light shows along the Qinhuai River and Confucius Temple.

📞 11. Nighttime.
📍 Qinhuai District, Nanjing
Nanjing City Wall
Landmark
🎫 50 yuan

Nanjing City Wall

One of the best-preserved ancient city walls in China.

📞 08:00-20:00
📍 Nanjing
Linggu Temple
Temple
🎫 35 yuan

Linggu Temple

One of Nanjing's oldest Buddhist temples.

📞 08:00-17:00
📍 Xuanwu District, Nanjing
Mochou Lake Park
Park
FREE

Mochou Lake Park

One of Nanjing's most beautiful parks, featuring Mochou Lake.

📞 All day
📍 Jianye District, Nanjing
Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge
Landmark
FREE

Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge

The first Yangtze River bridge designed and built by China itself.

📞 All day
📍 Nanjing
Laomengdong
Street
FREE

Laomengdong

A newly developed historical and cultural district in Nanjing.

📞 All day
📍 Qinhuai District, Nanjing
Purple Mountain
Nature
FREE

Purple Mountain

Nanjing's most famous mountain, home to Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum and Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum.

📞 All day
📍 Xuanwu District, Nanjing
Qixia Temple
Temple
🎫 25 yuan

Qixia Temple

Nanjing's oldest Buddhist temple, featuring a relic pagoda.

📞 08:00-17:00
📍 Qixia District, Nanjing
Baijia Lake
Nature
FREE

Baijia Lake

An artificial lake in Jiangning District.

📞 All day
📍 Jiangning District, Nanjing
Nanjing University
Landmark
FREE

Nanjing University

One of China's most prestigious universities.

📞 All day
📍 Gulou District, Nanjing
Yihe Road
Street
FREE

Yihe Road

One of the most beautiful streets in Nanjing, with a large number of buildings from the Republic of China era.

📞 All day
📍 Gulou District, Nanjing
Nanjing Science Museum
Museum
FREE

Nanjing Science Museum

A museum showcasing scientific and technological knowledge.

📞 09:00-17:00
📍 Jianye District, Nanjing
Yuhuatai
Landmark
FREE

Yuhuatai

A memorial site commemorating revolutionary martyrs.

📞 08:00-17:00
📍 Yuhuatai District, Nanjing.
Nanjing Dapaidang
Street
🎫 Average 80 yuan per person

Nanjing Dapaidang

Nanjing's most famous restaurant, offering a variety of traditional Nanjing dishes.

📞 All day
📍 Nanjing
Jiming Temple
Temple
🎫 10 yuan

Jiming Temple

Nanjing's oldest Buddhist temple, with a history of over 1,700 years.

📞 07:00-17:00
📍 Xuanwu District, Nanjing
Qianhu Lake
Nature
FREE

Qianhu Lake

Part of Xuanwu Lake.

📞 All day
📍 Xuanwu District, Nanjing
Xuanwu Lake Park
Park
FREE

Xuanwu Lake Park

Nanjing's largest urban park.

📞 All day
📍 Xuanwu District, Nanjing
Xinjiekou
Street
FREE

Xinjiekou

Nanjing's most bustling commercial center.

📞 10:00-22:00
📍 Gulou District, Nanjing
Niushou Mountain
Nature
🎫 98 yuan.

Niushou Mountain

A mountain in the south of Nanjing, home to the Buddhist Top Palace.

📞 09:00-17:00
📍 Jiangning District, Nanjing
Zixia Lake
Nature
FREE

Zixia Lake

A lake in the Purple Mountain.

📞 All day
📍 Xuanwu District, Nanjing

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