Nanjing Lukou International Airport 54 min
Jiming Temple (30 min) Serene Buddhist temple with tranquil grounds & a well-known vegetarian restaurant. Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum (27 min) A steep staircase leads to this ornately designed mausoleum for one of the founders of modern China. City Wall of Nanjing (30 min) World's longest brick city wall, built in the Ming dynasty, stretching 15.5 mi. with 13 gates. Xuanwu Lake (53 min) This sizable, scenic lake in a park features boat rides & 5 islands connected by arched bridges. Purple Mountain (26 min) This iconic city mountain is home to over 200 sites of historical & cultural importance. Qixia Mountain Scenic Spot (14 min) Linggu Temple (24 min) Ancient Buddhist temple complex with a vegetarian restaurant & pagoda commemorating fallen soldiers. Zifeng Tower (31 min) Built in 2010, this 89-story skyscraper houses stores, eateries, a hotel & an observation deck. Qixia Mountain (20 min) Peak with scenic overlooks offering river views, also known for historic sites & red autumn foliage. Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge (31 min) This 5,171-foot, double-decked road-rail truss bridge with a pedestrian path was opened in 1968. Nanjing Museum (24 min) Sprawling free-entry museum with China heritage & history exhibits, an art gallery & teahouse. Presidential Palace (28 min) The president's office is housed in this historic, Baroque building restored after World War II. Zhan Garden (34 min) Verdant urban Chinese garden was built during the early Ming dynasty & known for its flora & fauna. Qixia Temple (9 min) Landmark mountain temple with large Buddha statues, decorative archways & bright maple trees. Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum (31 min) Massive mausoleum built in 1405 for Ming Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang & featuring many pathways & statues. |