Nanjing Lukou International Airport 59 min
Purple Mountain (36 min) This iconic city mountain is home to over 200 sites of historical & cultural importance. Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum (33 min) A steep staircase leads to this ornately designed mausoleum for one of the founders of modern China. Nanjing Museum (30 min) Sprawling free-entry museum with China heritage & history exhibits, an art gallery & teahouse. Qixia Mountain Scenic Spot (21 min) City Wall of Nanjing (36 min) World's longest brick city wall, built in the Ming dynasty, stretching 15.5 mi. with 13 gates. Qixia Mountain (25 min) Peak with scenic overlooks offering river views, also known for historic sites & red autumn foliage. Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum (39 min) Massive mausoleum built in 1405 for Ming Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang & featuring many pathways & statues. Qixia Temple (16 min) Landmark mountain temple with large Buddha statues, decorative archways & bright maple trees. Purple Mountain Observatory (44 min) Nanjing Botanical Garden, Memorial Sun Yat-Sen (36 min) Renowned national botanical garden, with 5 research centers & 1000s of species on display. Ming Palace (35 min) Palace, archaeological site, park, history, and historic site Linggu Temple (29 min) Ancient Buddhist temple complex with a vegetarian restaurant & pagoda commemorating fallen soldiers. Yangshan Quarry (27 min) Xuanwu Lake (1 hr 6) This sizable, scenic lake in a park features boat rides & 5 islands connected by arched bridges. Zhongshan Mountain Scenic Spot (36 min) Mausoleum and historic site |