[Nanjing Presidential Palace] Ultimate Tour Guide | A political landmark through a century of history

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🌟Why go to the Presidential Palace?
- **A Microcosm of Modern Chinese History**: From the Ming Dynasty's Han Palace to the Nationalist Government, witnessing 600 years of stormy changes
- **Sun Yat-sen Inauguration Place**: The inauguration ceremony of the Provisional Grand President of the Republic of China in 1912 was held here
- **Architectural Aesthetics Treasure House**: Chinese and Western architectural complex, great for photography
- **Super convenient downtown**: Direct access to the metro and 1912 Bar Street in the surrounding area

🕒 Best time to visit
- **Weekday mornings** (opens at 9am for entry) to avoid tours
- **Autumn** (October-November) Ginkgo yellow super feel
- Avoid Mondays (closed) and holidays (crowded)

🎫 Ticket information
- **$40** (bargain!)
- Half price student ID (remember to bring)
- WeChat booking to buy tickets, scan the code to enter is super convenient

🚶♂️ Must-see route recommendation
**Essential 2-Hour Route**:
1. The lobby (Sun Yat-sen's handwriting "The world is for the common good")
2. Zichao Building (original appearance of Chiang Kai-shek's office)
3. Yuyuan (one of the four famous gardens in the south of the Yangtze River)
4. Office of the Provisional Grand President
5. Government Bureau Building (Republican Wind Corridor is super good photo)

**In-depth Half Day Tour**:
Extra visit:
- Taiping Rebellion History Exhibition
- Exhibition of Cultural Relics and Historical Materials of the Presidential Palace
- The site of the governor's office of Liangjiang in the Qing Dynasty

📸 Check-in hotspot
1. **Gatehouse**: Classic "Presidential Palace" plaque
2. ** Promenade Red Column **: Republican style corridor, wearing a cheongsam photo super feel
3. **Yuyuan Stone Boat**: Qianlong went to the south of the Yangtze River imperial gift, stone boat in the lake
4. **Zi Super Building Revolving Staircase**: Retro cinematic

💡 Practical Tips
- **Navigation**: Rent an e-navigator ($20) or scan the code to listen to a free explanation
- **Toilet**: There are near Yuen Yuen and Zichao Building, less in other areas
- **Replenishment**: There are vending machines in the park, but more expensive than outside
- **Sunscreen**: Unobstructed outdoor areas, remember to bring a hat and sun oil

🍜 Surrounding food
1. **Nanjing Dapai Dang** (1912 Block): One-stop Jinling snacks
2. **Duck Depot**: Old Duck Vermicelli Soup Ceiling
3. **Presidential Cafe**: Republican style decor, but average value for money

🚇 Transportation Guide
- Subway Line 2/3 "Dahanggong Station" Exit 5, 3 minutes walk
- Taxi location "Presidential Office Ticket Office"
- Self-driving advises you to give up, the parking lot is small to cry

**Third Trivia**🤓:
- The desk in Chiang Kai-shek's office was placed diagonally, originally to see the situation at the door
- A century-old wisteria in Yuen Garden, blooming in April every year is crazy beautiful
- During the Taiping Rebellion this was Hong Xiuquan's Tianwang Mansion

**Warm reminder**:
- Security check is required for entry, large luggage must be stored
- There is no restaurant in the park. It is recommended to enter after eating
- History fans reserve at least 3 hours, walk around takes 1.5 hours

After visiting the Presidential Palace, you can also visit the **Jiangning Weaving Museum** or **Six Dynasties Museum** next door to satisfy your several historical wishes at once!