Only 1 day in Nanjing? Follow this Qinhuai River route!

👏🏻If you only have one day in Nanjing!
As a local,
I recommend exploring along the Qinhuai River
to experience this historic city!
🚶🏻‍♂️This citywalk guide is ready for you
Save it now❗

👉🏻Route:
Laomendong--City Wall Museum--Zhonghua Gate--Dabao'en Temple

📍【Laomendong】
A must-visit historic district with great food, shopping, and photo spots. Don't miss the Pioneer Bookstore! Currently, the trumpet vines are in full bloom - absolutely beautiful!
🎫Ticket: Free
🕑Duration: 2-3h

📍【Nanjing City Wall Museum】
Focusing on Ming Dynasty city walls, this museum showcases their history, architecture, and cultural value. Worth visiting if time allows.
🎫Ticket: Free
🕑Duration: 1h

📍【Zhonghua Gate】
Climb the city walls for panoramic Qinhuai River views. Overlook Laomendong and see Dabao'en Temple's glazed pagoda up close.
🎫Ticket: Paid
🕑Duration: 1h

📍【Dabao'en Temple】
Once hailed as one of "Seven Wonders of the Medieval World," this is a must-see Nanjing landmark.
🎫Ticket: Paid
🕑Duration: 2-3h

👏🏻Must-do:
🌸Rooftop Garden
Floral butterfly wings make perfect photo ops with the pagoda
🌇Sunset from the Pagoda
Climb before 18:30 for golden views blending old and new Nanjing
🏙️Lighting Ceremony
Join the 19:00 countdown to illuminate the glazed pagoda while holding heart lanterns

Post by SunflowerSmiles% | May 28, 2025