Nanjing Lukou International Airport 40 min
Presidential Palace (20 min)
The president's office is housed in this historic, Baroque building restored after World War II. Gate of China, Nanjing (15 min)
Built in the 1300s, this famed, massive stone gate features complex architecture & intricate design. Zifeng Tower (28 min)
Built in 2010, this 89-story skyscraper houses stores, eateries, a hotel & an observation deck. Purple Mountain (30 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 (19 min)
Grim memorial museum with exhibits documenting the horrors of the 1937 Nanjing Massacre. Jiming Temple (21 min)
Serene Buddhist temple with tranquil grounds & a well-known vegetarian restaurant. Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum (28 min)
A steep staircase leads to this ornately designed mausoleum for one of the founders of modern China. Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum (23 min)
Massive mausoleum built in 1405 for Ming Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang & featuring many pathways & statues. Xuanwu Lake (45 min)
This sizable, scenic lake in a park features boat rides & 5 islands connected by arched bridges. Linggu Temple (24 min)
Ancient Buddhist temple complex with a vegetarian restaurant & pagoda commemorating fallen soldiers. Nanjing Museum (25 min)
Sprawling free-entry museum with China heritage & history exhibits, an art gallery & teahouse. City Wall of Nanjing (20 min)
World's longest brick city wall, built in the Ming dynasty, stretching 15.5 mi. with 13 gates. Qinhuai River (26 min)
Picturesque waterway offering a popular walking route with gardens, temples, shops & snack stalls. Zhan Garden (17 min)
Verdant urban Chinese garden was built during the early Ming dynasty & known for its flora & fauna. Porcelain Tower of Nanjing (15 min)
Tall, modern temple, a replica of the 15th-century original, with elaborate lighting & artifacts. | 
