Nanjing Lukou International Airport 1 hr 12
Qinhuai River (42 min) Picturesque waterway offering a popular walking route with gardens, temples, shops & snack stalls. Nanjing Botanical Garden, Memorial Sun Yat-Sen (42 min) Renowned national botanical garden, with 5 research centers & 1000s of species on display. Jiming Temple (41 min) Serene Buddhist temple with tranquil grounds & a well-known vegetarian restaurant. Xuanwu Lake (1 hr 5) This sizable, scenic lake in a park features boat rides & 5 islands connected by arched bridges. Zifeng Tower (43 min) Built in 2010, this 89-story skyscraper houses stores, eateries, a hotel & an observation deck. Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum (43 min) Massive mausoleum built in 1405 for Ming Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang & featuring many pathways & statues. Purple Mountain Observatory (43 min) Yuejiang Tower (40 min) Multi-story, painted pavilion opened in 2001 at the top of Lion Hill, overlooking the Yangtze River. Qixia Temple (38 min) Landmark mountain temple with large Buddha statues, decorative archways & bright maple trees. Stone City (42 min) Green space on the ruins of an ancient city, known for a pockmarked wall nicknamed ghost face. Hongshan Forest Zoo (38 min) Zoo and giant panda Sifang Art Museum (31 min) Art museum, architecture, museum, and art Purple Mountain (38 min) This iconic city mountain is home to over 200 sites of historical & cultural importance. Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum (39 min) A steep staircase leads to this ornately designed mausoleum for one of the founders of modern China. Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge (36 min) This 5,171-foot, double-decked road-rail truss bridge with a pedestrian path was opened in 1968. |