Nanjing Lukou International Airport 1 hr 12
Xuanwu Lake (1 hr 4) This sizable, scenic lake in a park features boat rides & 5 islands connected by arched bridges. Purple Mountain (38 min) This iconic city mountain is home to over 200 sites of historical & cultural importance. Qinhuai River (33 min) Picturesque waterway offering a popular walking route with gardens, temples, shops & snack stalls. Hongshan Forest Zoo (38 min) Zoo and giant panda Presidential Palace (40 min) The president's office is housed in this historic, Baroque building restored after World War II. Jiming Temple (41 min) Serene Buddhist temple with tranquil grounds & a well-known vegetarian restaurant. Zifeng Tower (37 min) Built in 2010, this 89-story skyscraper houses stores, eateries, a hotel & an observation deck. Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders (32 min) Grim memorial museum with exhibits documenting the horrors of the 1937 Nanjing Massacre. Purple Mountain Observatory (43 min) Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum (43 min) Massive mausoleum built in 1405 for Ming Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang & featuring many pathways & statues. Sifang Art Museum (21 min) Art museum, architecture, museum, and art Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge (32 min) This 5,171-foot, double-decked road-rail truss bridge with a pedestrian path was opened in 1968. Qingliangshan Park (36 min) Mountain and park Yuejiang Tower (30 min) Multi-story, painted pavilion opened in 2001 at the top of Lion Hill, overlooking the Yangtze River. Stone City (32 min) Green space on the ruins of an ancient city, known for a pockmarked wall nicknamed ghost face. |