Day 1 Pick up at Nanjing South Railway Station → Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum → Qinhuai River → Former Residences of Wang Dao and Xie An → Confucius Temple
11:00
Meet at Nanjing South Railway Station for departure. Please purchase tickets that arrive at Nanjing South Railway Station before 11:00 on the same day!!!
12:00
Lunch, recommended by the tour leader, free to eat
13:00
Come to the World Cultural Heritage [Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum] and step onto the Stone Elephant Road on the cover of history books. Go to Xiaoling Mausoleum to discover the 600-year history of the Ming Dynasty. Every season here is a feast of history and nature.
3:00 PM
From the ancient Taoye Ferry, where Wang Xianzhi met his concubine during the Jin Dynasty, we journey to the Qinhuai River. We'll stop by Confucius Temple, the Jiangnan Imperial Examination Hall, and Wende Bridge, savoring authentic Nanjing cuisine and leaving behind the flavors of Nanjing. Finally, we'll visit the Wang Dao and Xie An Memorial Hall at the entrance of Wuyi Lane. As the sun sets, we'll admire the former residences of the Wang and Xie An families, a reminder of the vast differences between the present and the past.
4:30 PM
Shop and eat in Lao Mendong, explore the Pioneer Bookstore, Junhui Bookstore, and the Nanjing branch of Deyun Society, and then explore Lao Mendong on your own (you can take a boat tour and cruise the Outer Qinhuai River at night).
Day 2 Nanjing → Niu Shou Mountain → Yangzhou → Slender West Lake → Garden Hotel
08:00
After breakfast at the hotel at 8:00, start today's itinerary.
09:00
Pilgrimage to Niu Shou Mountain
Niu Shou Mountain boasts a rich cultural heritage, being the site of Yue Fei's campaign against the Jin army and the final resting place of Zheng He. It also boasts a long history of Buddhist and Zen culture, being the birthplace and origin of the Niutou School of Chinese Zen Buddhism. In summer, admire the bamboo forest, where the hollowness of the bamboo represents the Buddhist concept of emptiness.
The Buddha's Crown Palace, standing 89.3 meters tall, houses the skull of Gautama Buddha, a world-renowned site. Pray with sincerity and devotion. The interior is divided into nine floors: three above ground and six underground. The underground floor comprises the Relic Hall and the Relic Storage Hall.
12:30
Vegetarian buffet (included in the fee) Special arrangement of the pure vegetarian buffet at Niu Shou Mountain, a taste of Nanjing on the tip of the tongue, and enjoy a leisurely afternoon.
1:30 PM
Nanjing to Yangzhou
3:30 PM
Panoramic view of Slender West Lake
Take a unique approach to explore Slender West Lake: enjoy endless views of the lake and mountains, and listen to endless songs of zither and flute. After a boat trip, listen to the elegant music of the zither.
You can experience the Jiangnan rowing boat at your own expense and admire the water gardens
The boatwoman will play the harp and sing, telling you stories about the beautiful scenery. You can also choose to stroll around the Slender West Lake, where the scenery changes with each step, and you will be one with the natural scenery, just like wandering in the oxygen bar of a natural forest park.
Visit at the perfect time to enjoy the sunset over Slender West Lake! This unique experience will leave you with the graceful beauty of the Jiangnan water town.
5:30 PM
Transfer to hotel for check-in.
Day 3 Morning Tea → Geyuan Garden → Dongguan Street → Lu Family Mansion → He Garden → Xiaopan Valley → Zhu Ziqing's Former Residence → Drop-off
07:30
Yangzhou local morning tea
Enjoy Yangzhou Dim Sum at this carefully curated local dim sum spot in the heart of the city. Skip the lines, make reservations in advance, and order your favorite dishes. Enjoy a menu of classic dishes (included in the price; additional dishes are available at your own expense). Experience Yangzhou life and savor emerald steamed buns, shrimp roe wontons, crab roe soup dumplings, and more, starting your day in the slow pace of Yangzhou life.
09:00
One of China's Four Great Gardens, explore the meaning of the Chinese character "个" (person). Four Seasons Rockery: vibrant in spring, lush in summer, clear in autumn, and bleak in winter.
10:00
Yangzhou's must-visit food street, we took a unique approach, avoiding tourists and walking into the alleys of Yangzhou to experience the slow life.
11:00
Start your food journey on Dongguan Street with the local menu: simple meals like [lotus root starch dumplings], highly recommended [Zhao’s layered glutinous rice balls], and classic Juxiangzhai dishes like [Huangqiao sesame cakes] and [tofu pudding]. Eat from the beginning to the end of the street and don’t miss any delicious bite.
12:00
Experience the flavors of Huaiyang cuisine in this historic house, renowned for its delicious food. You might even encounter a state banquet chef teaching you a lesson! (There's also a Huaiyang Cuisine Museum next door.)
13:00
The grand finale of private gardens, a unique example of Chinese gardens, searches for the 1,500-meter internet-famous corridor and the "Pianshi Mountain House" that Yu Qiuyu admired.
2:00 PM
Hidden away in seclusion, unknown to the world, this is a wonderful scene in Yangzhou's "Ancient Alley Tour", a truly little-known private garden where time slows down and one feels comfortable and leisurely.
3:00 PM
Zhu Ziqing's former residence was built in the Qing Dynasty and is a typical "Sanheyuan" residential building in Yangzhou.
Or you can choose to visit Pi Shi Street and buy some local cultural relics as souvenirs!
4:00 PM
Arrangements for drop-off at Yangzhou East Station have begun. You can purchase a train departing Yangzhou after 18:00.
