Nanjing Lukou International Airport 1 hr 3
Qinhuai River (31 min) Picturesque waterway offering a popular walking route with gardens, temples, shops & snack stalls. Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum (29 min) A steep staircase leads to this ornately designed mausoleum for one of the founders of modern China. Qixia Temple (25 min) Landmark mountain temple with large Buddha statues, decorative archways & bright maple trees. Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum (32 min) Massive mausoleum built in 1405 for Ming Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang & featuring many pathways & statues. Yuejiang Tower (28 min) Multi-story, painted pavilion opened in 2001 at the top of Lion Hill, overlooking the Yangtze River. Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge (23 min) This 5,171-foot, double-decked road-rail truss bridge with a pedestrian path was opened in 1968. City Wall of Nanjing (32 min) World's longest brick city wall, built in the Ming dynasty, stretching 15.5 mi. with 13 gates. Presidential Palace (29 min) The president's office is housed in this historic, Baroque building restored after World War II. Jiming Temple (30 min) Serene Buddhist temple with tranquil grounds & a well-known vegetarian restaurant. Purple Mountain (29 min) This iconic city mountain is home to over 200 sites of historical & cultural importance. Xuanwu Lake (54 min) This sizable, scenic lake in a park features boat rides & 5 islands connected by arched bridges. Nanjing Museum (26 min) Sprawling free-entry museum with China heritage & history exhibits, an art gallery & teahouse. Linggu Temple (26 min) Ancient Buddhist temple complex with a vegetarian restaurant & pagoda commemorating fallen soldiers. Gate of China, Nanjing (36 min) Built in the 1300s, this famed, massive stone gate features complex architecture & intricate design. Zifeng Tower (32 min) Built in 2010, this 89-story skyscraper houses stores, eateries, a hotel & an observation deck. |