Nanjing, China 7 Day Itinerary

Nanjing 7-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & City Center Exploration

  • Stay at: Four Seasons Hotel Nanjing (Luxury) or Jinling Hotel (Mid-range)
  • Lunch: Nanjing Impressions Restaurant (Traditional Chinese Cuisine)
  • Visit: Fuzimiao International Tourist Center, explore local shops and try street food.
  • Evening: Take a stroll along the Qinhuai River for a scenic view of the city.

Day 2: Ancient City Wall & Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum

  • Breakfast: Yuhuanzhai Restaurant (Dim Sum)
  • Morning: Visit the Nanjing City Wall, walk along its ramparts, and enter the Guanling Gate.
  • Lunch: Baxiangcun Snack Street for local delicacies.
  • Afternoon: Explore the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, the tomb of Emperor Zhuphu of the Ming Dynasty.
  • Dinner: Nanjing Lao She Zhiwei Restaurant (Roasted Duck)

Day 3: Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum & Xuanwu Lake

  • Breakfast: Hai’an Snack Street for breakfast dumplings.
  • Morning: Visit the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, learn about China’s modern history.
  • Lunch: Xuanwu Lake Area Restaurants (Variety of options)
  • Afternoon: Spend time at Xuanwu Lake, rent a boat or bicycle, and visit the Dragon Boat Performance Center.
  • Dinner: Nanjing Delicious Food Street (Street food market with various dishes)

Day 4: Nanjing Museum & Confucius Temple

  • Breakfast: Gulou Snack Street for local snacks and breakfast options.
  • Morning: Visit the Nanjing Museum, one of China’s largest museums, housing numerous artifacts and exhibits.
  • Lunch: Hangzhou Road Food Street (Variety of dishes)
  • Afternoon: Explore the Confucius Temple and its surrounding area, including the Ming dynasty city gate Guanzhongmen.
  • Dinner: MingXian Vegetarian Restaurant (Vegetarian options)

Day 5: Memorial Hall of the Nanjing Massacre & Porcelain Tower of Nanjing

  • Breakfast: Zhongshan Road Area Restaurants (Variety of options)
  • Morning: Visit the Memorial Hall of the Nanjing Massacre, a poignant and important historical site.
  • Lunch: Guangling Street for local dishes.
  • Afternoon: Head to the Porcelain Tower of Nanjing, climb its 7 stories for a panoramic city view.
  • Dinner: Nanjing Impressions Restaurant (Repeat from Day 1 for more options)

Day 6: Ming Palace & Xiaoling Tomb Park

  • Breakfast: Gulou Snack Street (Repeat from Day 4 for more options)
  • Morning: Visit the Ming Palace, an architectural masterpiece from the Ming Dynasty.
  • Lunch: Xiaoling Tomb Park Area Restaurants (Variety of dishes)
  • Afternoon: Explore Xiaoling Tomb Park and its numerous tombs and historical sites.
  • Dinner: Nanjing Lao She Zhiwei Restaurant (Repeat from Day 2 for more options)

Day 7: Departure & Souvenir Shopping

  • Breakfast: Hotel Breakfast or local cafĂ© nearby
  • Spend the morning at leisure, do some souvenir shopping at Fuzimiao International Tourist Center or Gulou Street.
  • Lunch: Nanjing Delicious Food Street (Repeat from Day 3 for more options)
  • Prepare for departure and bid farewell to Nanjing.

Transportation:

  1. Taxi is the most convenient way to get around, but download WeChat or Alipay for mobile payments if you don’t have a local SIM card.
  2. Buses are also an option, but routes might be challenging for tourists without proficiency in Chinese.
  3. The Nanjing Metro is clean and efficient, and it connects many of the city’s main attractions.

Tips:

  1. Always carry cash (CNY) as not all places accept credit cards or mobile payments.
  2. Learn a few basic Mandarin phrases to help communicate with locals.
  3. Be respectful when visiting historical sites and museums, as they hold significant importance in Chinese history.
  4. Watch out for pickpockets in crowded areas, especially near tourist attractions.