Nanjing / 南京
Nanjing is one of China's Four Great Ancient Capitals, renowned for its rich history, imperial heritage, and cultural landmarks. Blending ancient city walls, historic sites, and modern urban life, it is a fascinating destination for history and culture enthusiasts.
Highlights:
Features important historical sites such as the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and the Memorial Hall of the Nanjing Massacre.
Best Time to Visit:
- Spring Season (March - May)
- Autumn Season (October - November)
Ideal Stay:
3 Days
Suitable for:
- History enthusiasts
- Culture lovers
- Nature seekers
- Food lovers.
Airport Name (distance to city centre):
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG): 43 km in 41 minutes
Train Station Name (distance to city centre):
- Nanjing Railway Station: 5.4 km in 13 minutes
- Nanjing South Railway Station: 12 km in 20 minutes.
Where to go
Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum / 中山陵景区
Presidential Palace / 总统府
Pioneer Bookstore/Librairie Avant-Garde / 先锋书店 (五台山总店）
Yihe Road Historic District / 颐和路历史文化街区
Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum / 明孝陵景区
Great Bao'en Temple Heritage and Scenic Area / 大报恩寺遗址景区
Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders / 侵华日军南京大屠杀遇难同胞纪念馆
Laomendong / 老门东
Meiling Palace/Former Residence of the Chairman of the National Government / 美龄宫
Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone / 牛首山文化旅游区
Xuanwu Lake / 玄武湖景区
Jiming Temple / 古鸡鸣寺
Xinjiekou / 新街口
Meiling Palace/Former Residence of the Chairman of the National Government / 美龄宫
Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum / 中山陵景区
Nanjing Museum / 南京博物院
Deji Plaza / 德基广场
Music Station/Music Stage / 音乐台
Confucius Temple Scenic Area /Fuzimiao / 夫子庙景区
Qixia Mountain Scenic Area / 栖霞山风景区
Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo / 南京红山森林动物园
Wutong Avenue / 梧桐大道
What to eat
POETS Thai / POETS泰狮
A Thai restaurant specializing in Thai royal-style cuisine, particularly its signature Thai royal curry crab, alongside tom yum seafood soup, Thai grilled chicken, pineapple seafood fried rice and other Southeast Asian dishes. The brand changed its Chinese name from 普艾斯 to 泰狮 in 2024.
L'Arome Fine Bistro / L'Arome芳芳 Fine Bistro
An upscale Western/French-oriented bistro offering dishes such as Wellington beef, French foie gras, Australian beef tenderloin, rib-eye steak, French desserts and other contemporary European dishes.
Jinling Hotel · Meiyuan Restaurant / 金陵饭店·梅苑
A classic high-end Huaiyang/Jinling cuisine restaurant serving traditional Nanjing specialties and refined Jiangsu cuisine. Well-known dishes include Nanjing salted duck, soft eel, squirrel-shaped mandarin fish, Wensi tofu, boiled shredded tofu and handmade crab roe soup dumplings.
La Mia Casa / La Mia Casa漫味意式小馆
An Italian restaurant specializing in pizzas, pasta, steaks, salads and other Italian-style dishes, with a particularly strong reputation for pizza and handmade Italian comfort food.
Diao Ding Ju / 调鼎居淮扬菜
A Nanjing restaurant specializing in handmade Huaiyang cuisine, with classic dishes such as Huai'an soft eel, crab roe tofu, Jinling roast duck, squirrel-style mandarin fish, Jinling salted duck and handmade crab roe dumplings.
Guangdong Aseng Fish Hotpot / 廣東阿生魚撈
A Guangdong-style seafood hotpot specializing in fresh ban fish, seafood and porridge-based hotpot. Popular items include ultra-thin 0.5 mm ban fish slices, ban fish broth, seafood porridge hotpot, beef, shrimp paste, mushrooms and other hotpot ingredients.
Xiao Chu Niang Huaiyang Cuisine / 小厨娘金榜题名
A Huaiyang cuisine restaurant from the Xiao Chu Niang brand, presenting classic Nanjing and Huaiyang dishes such as Jinling salted duck, squirrel-style mandarin fish, braised lion's head, duck blood vermicelli soup and handmade dumplings.
Jiangnan Wok / 江南灶
A refined Huaiyang cuisine restaurant specializing in traditional Jiangnan and Jinling dishes, with a combination of classic Huaiyang techniques and modern creative interpretations. Signature dishes include Huaiyang soft eel, Jinling salted duck, braised pork and fish-head Buddha Jumps Over the Wall.
Hongchu Alley / 红厨巷
A Nanjing Huaiyang restaurant focusing on handmade traditional Huaiyang dishes, fresh ingredients and refined presentation. Signature dishes include Huai'an soft eel, old Nanjing abalone-braised chicken, golden ingot prawns, crab roe tofu and red-braised beef tendon.
Xun Wei · Jinling Twelve Dishes / 寻魏·金陵十二菜
A modern Jinling/Huaiyang restaurant built around the concept of the “Twelve Jinling Dishes,” combining traditional Nanjing cuisine with refined presentation and dishes inspired by Jinling culture and classical literature. Its menu includes Jinling roast duck, salted goose, Huaiyang boiled shredded tofu, Rain Flower Tea shrimp balls and dishes inspired by Dream of the Red Chamber.