Nam Kinh
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Why Nam Kinh in 2026.
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| Best time to visit | March-May and September-November; cherry blossoms in March-April |
|---|---|
| Daily budget | $50 (backpacker) / $130 (mid-range) / $320+ (luxury) |
| Language | Mandarin (Nanjing dialect; English in tourist areas) |
| Currency | CNY (¥) — Alipay/WeChat Pay universal |
| Time zone | China Standard Time (UTC+8) |
| Last updated | 2026-06-16 |
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Top attractions
Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum (中山陵)
Tomb of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, founding father of modern China, set in the Purple Mountain. Free entry. 392 steps to the top.
Nanjing City Wall (南京城墙)
Ming-dynasty wall, among the longest city walls ever built. Bike or walk a restored section with views over the city and Xuanwu Lake.
Confucius Temple & Qinhuai River (夫子庙)
Song-dynasty temple complex rebuilt 1985, with traditional teahouses, river boats, and night markets. Free entry to the temple area.
Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall
Free memorial documenting the 1937 Japanese occupation. Powerful, somber, and well-curated. Allow 2-3 hours.
Xuanwu Lake (玄武湖)
Large lake adjacent to the city wall, with islands, traditional gardens, and paddle boats. Free.
Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum (明孝陵)
UNESCO-listed tomb of the Hongwu Emperor, founder of the Ming dynasty. Approach via the Sacred Way, lined with stone animal statues. About 70 CNY.
Presidential Palace (总统府)
Former seat of the early Republican government (1912–1949), mixing Qing-era gardens, Republican offices, and modern exhibition halls. Allow 2-3 hours.
Nanjing Museum (南京博物院)
One of China's largest museums, with a Jade Suit burial exhibit, a recreated Republic-of-China-era street, and strong Ming and folk-art collections. Free with ID/passport.
Jiming Temple (鸡鸣寺)
Active Buddhist temple founded in the 6th century, rebuilt several times. Cherry-blossom-lined approach in March-April and a vegetarian restaurant on site.
Purple Mountain (Zijin Shan, 紫金山)
Forested mountain park on Nanjing's eastern edge holding the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Ming Xiaoling, the Ming wall's eastern sections, and scenic lakes. Plan a full day.
Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge (南京长江大桥)
1968 double-deck road-and-rail bridge, the first Yangtze crossing designed and built entirely by China. Pedestrian walkway offers broad river views.
Yuhua Stone Pavilion at Yuhuatai (雨花台)
Memorial park on a historic execution site, known for the polished agate "rain flower" pebbles found here. Combine with the revolutionary Martyrs Memorial.
Niushoushan Cultural Park (牛首山)
Large modern Buddhist complex on a hill west of the city, centered on the Usnisa Palace built over a relic of the Buddha's skull. Visually striking architecture.
Laomendong (老门东)
Restored Ming-era alley district south of the city wall, with craft workshops, snack stalls, and preserved vernacular architecture. Best at dusk and evening.
STAY
Where to stay in Nam Kinh
Pick a base that matches the trip you want — imperial-central for sightseeing, hutong belt for character, Chaoyang for nightlife, or Qianmen for budget.
Xinjiekou (新街口)
Central business and shopping hub. InterContinental, Hilton, The Ritz-Carlton. Metro nexus, walk to Presidential Palace.
#xinjiekouFuzimiao & Qinhuai River (夫子庙·秦淮河)
Historic Confucian temple and river district. Boutique riverside hotels, lantern-lit night cruises. Most atmospheric at night.
#fuzimiao-qinhuaiXuanwu Lake Area (玄武湖)
Lakeside district near Nanjing Station. Westin, mid-range hotels. Cherry blossoms in spring. Peaceful morning walks.
#xuanwu-lakePurple Mountain (紫金山)
Forested scenic area east of the city. Zhongshan International Golf hotel, boutique mountain lodges. Best for nature and Ming tombs.
#purple-mountain
ITINERARIES
Sample itineraries from Nam Kinh
Three ready-made routes, from a 1-day imperial sprint to a 5-day deep dive. Copy the day-by-day plan and adapt to your own pace.
- 1 DAY
Nanjing in One Day
Ming tombs, Republican history, and Qinhuai River lanterns — the essential Nanjing sprint.
- Shanghai/Hangzhou side trips
- History buffs on a schedule
- High-speed rail stopovers
- Day 01
Morning
Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum (arrive early), Ming Xiaoling Sacred Way
Afternoon
Presidential Palace, Nanjing City Wall at Zhonghua Gate
Evening
Fuzimiao Confucius Temple district, Qinhuai River night cruise, duck blood soup dinner
- 3 DAYS
Classic 3-Day Nanjing
Six Dynasties capital — Ming tombs, Republican history, massacre memorial, and duck feasts.
- History enthusiasts
- First-time visitors
- Chinese history deep-divers
- Day 01
Morning
Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum on Purple Mountain (go early)
Afternoon
Ming Xiaoling — Sacred Way, Square City, Soul Tower. Linggu Temple pagoda
Evening
Qinhuai River night cruise, Fuzimiao lantern night walk, duck blood soup at Liu Changxing (刘长兴)
- Day 02
Morning
Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall (allow 2-3 hours, book ahead, emotionally heavy)
Afternoon
Presidential Palace, Jiming Temple, Xuanwu Lake walk
Evening
1912 District (Republic-era bar and dining quarter), Nanjing salted duck banquet
- Day 03
Morning
Zhonghua Gate (中华门) — the largest castle-style city gate in China
Afternoon
Nanjing Museum (one of China's top museums, free, book ahead), Chaotian Palace
Evening
Farewell Qinhuai River dinner, browse Zhonghua Gate night market
- 4 DAYS
4-Day Nanjing & Yangzhou
Nanjing plus a day trip to Yangzhou — canals, classical gardens, and Huaiyang cuisine.
- Culture lovers
- Foodies
- Garden and canal enthusiasts
- Day 01
Morning
Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Ming Xiaoling
Afternoon
Linggu Temple, Purple Mountain scenic area
Evening
Qinhuai River night cruise, Fuzimiao dinner
- Day 02
Morning
Massacre Memorial Hall, Presidential Palace
Afternoon
Jiming Temple, Xuanwu Lake, Nanjing City Wall walk
Evening
1912 District dinner and drinks
- Day 03
Morning
HSR to Yangzhou (45 min) — Slender West Lake (瘦西湖), Daming Temple
Afternoon
Ge Garden (个园) — bamboo and rockeries, Dongguan Street historic lane
Evening
Yangzhou fried rice and Huaiyang cuisine, return to Nanjing
- Day 04
Morning
Zhonghua Gate, Nanjing Museum
Afternoon
Qixia Mountain autumn leaves (seasonal) or Chaotian Palace, last duck feast
Evening
Depart
BUDGET
What a Nam Kinh trip costs
Per-person, per-day costs across three spending tiers. Excludes international flights and visa fees.
| Line item | Backpacker | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel (per night) | $12 | $55 | $200 |
| Meals (per day) | $10 | $30 | $85 |
| Local transport | $3 | $10 | $25 |
| Attractions | $8 | $22 | $50 |
| Total per day | $33 | $117 | $360 |
$ USD per person per day, before international flights and visas. Last verified: Q3 2026.
STAY SAFE
Emergency contacts in Nam Kinh
Save these three numbers before you board the plane. China uses different hotlines than most countries — there's no 911.
- POLICE
110
- AMBULANCE
120
- FIRE
119
- TOURIST HOTLINE
12301 (China National Tourism Administration hotline)
- ENGLISH-SPEAKING ER
Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital International Clinic (南京鼓楼医院国际医疗部) — English-speaking, +86 25 8310 6666, 321 Zhongshan Road. Also: BenQ Medical Center +86 25 5223 8888, Hexi District.
Problems travelers hit in Nam Kinh
- Why is my Alipay not working?You linked a foreign Visa or Mastercard to Alipay but every transaction is rejected at the merchant.
- My China visa was denied — what now?Your L visa application was refused at the Chinese consulate and your trip is in 2–4 weeks.
- My passport was lost or stolen in China — what do I do?Your passport is gone (theft or loss) and you're in mainland China without travel documents.
- Why can't I book on 12306 with my foreign card?You tried to book a high-speed rail ticket on 12306.cn and your foreign Visa/Mastercard is rejected at checkout.
- Why is my VPN not working in China?You arrived in China, opened your VPN, and it will not connect at all or connects but no traffic loads.
- Why can't I book a Tibet trip on my own?You try to book Lhasa flights and hotels yourself but the booking fails, or you're turned away at the Lhasa airport without a permit.
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