Things to do in Nanjing

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 Scenic Area includes Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Meiling Palace, Music Terrace, and Linggu Scenic Area. Due to time constraints, I didn't visit Linggu Scenic Area. The entire Zhongshan Scenic Area is very large; a full day is sufficient to explore it thoroughly. There are shuttle buses within the scenic area; I recommend purchasing the 30 yuan unlimited ride pass, which takes you to each scenic area entrance and offers breathtaking natural scenery as well as historical and cultural landscapes and architectural wonders.

During the National Day holiday, I visited Nanjing with my family. One must-see attraction was the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum. If you take the subway, I recommend getting off at Muxuyuan Station, from where you can walk to the scenic area. After visiting the mausoleum, stroll along Wutong Avenue to experience the romantic atmosphere of old Nanjing.

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.

I love taking a walk here every time I come to Nanjing. It's absolutely gorgeous at dusk when the sunset is in full bloom! ٩(•̤̀ᵕ•̤́๑)ᵒᵏᵎᵎ There are lots of people singing by the lake, it really creates a great atmosphere.

Stepping into the Presidential Palace, every brick and tile tells a story of a century of history. Visiting the exhibition halls and gardens brings the history from textbooks to life. Deeply moved by the passage of time, one understands even more how hard-won our current happy life is.