Nanjing Lukou International Airport 52 min
Zifeng Tower (13 min) Built in 2010, this 89-story skyscraper houses stores, eateries, a hotel & an observation deck. Purple Mountain (28 min) This iconic city mountain is home to over 200 sites of historical & cultural importance. City Wall of Nanjing (28 min) World's longest brick city wall, built in the Ming dynasty, stretching 15.5 mi. with 13 gates. Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum (35 min) A steep staircase leads to this ornately designed mausoleum for one of the founders of modern China. Qinhuai River (13 min) Picturesque waterway offering a popular walking route with gardens, temples, shops & snack stalls. Gate of China, Nanjing (18 min) Built in the 1300s, this famed, massive stone gate features complex architecture & intricate design. Zhan Garden (18 min) Verdant urban Chinese garden was built during the early Ming dynasty & known for its flora & fauna. Xuanwu Lake (41 min) This sizable, scenic lake in a park features boat rides & 5 islands connected by arched bridges. Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum (25 min) Massive mausoleum built in 1405 for Ming Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang & featuring many pathways & statues. Presidential Palace (23 min) The president's office is housed in this historic, Baroque building restored after World War II. Nanjing Museum (30 min) Sprawling free-entry museum with China heritage & history exhibits, an art gallery & teahouse. Porcelain Tower of Nanjing (18 min) Tall, modern temple, a replica of the 15th-century original, with elaborate lighting & artifacts. Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge (14 min) This 5,171-foot, double-decked road-rail truss bridge with a pedestrian path was opened in 1968. Jiming Temple (19 min) Serene Buddhist temple with tranquil grounds & a well-known vegetarian restaurant. Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders (14 min) Grim memorial museum with exhibits documenting the horrors of the 1937 Nanjing Massacre. |