Nanjing Lukou International Airport 50 min
Jiming Temple (30 min) Serene Buddhist temple with tranquil grounds & a well-known vegetarian restaurant. Xuanwu Lake (53 min) This sizable, scenic lake in a park features boat rides & 5 islands connected by arched bridges. Porcelain Tower of Nanjing (19 min) Tall, modern temple, a replica of the 15th-century original, with elaborate lighting & artifacts. Purple Mountain (42 min) This iconic city mountain is home to over 200 sites of historical & cultural importance. Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders (21 min) Grim memorial museum with exhibits documenting the horrors of the 1937 Nanjing Massacre. Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum (32 min) Massive mausoleum built in 1405 for Ming Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang & featuring many pathways & statues. Nanjing Museum (34 min) Sprawling free-entry museum with China heritage & history exhibits, an art gallery & teahouse. Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge (29 min) This 5,171-foot, double-decked road-rail truss bridge with a pedestrian path was opened in 1968. Qinhuai River (21 min) Picturesque waterway offering a popular walking route with gardens, temples, shops & snack stalls. Zhan Garden (21 min) Verdant urban Chinese garden was built during the early Ming dynasty & known for its flora & fauna. Gate of China, Nanjing (19 min) Built in the 1300s, this famed, massive stone gate features complex architecture & intricate design. Presidential Palace (28 min) The president's office is housed in this historic, Baroque building restored after World War II. Zifeng Tower (28 min) Built in 2010, this 89-story skyscraper houses stores, eateries, a hotel & an observation deck. Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum (42 min) A steep staircase leads to this ornately designed mausoleum for one of the founders of modern China. City Wall of Nanjing (29 min) World's longest brick city wall, built in the Ming dynasty, stretching 15.5 mi. with 13 gates. |