Nanjing Local's Must-Play Guide | The Twelve Hours of Jinling Guide

Local Recommendations for Must-Play in Nanjing
Nanjing's no-fail itinerary revealed! This native-certified one-day tour of Jinling is a must-have 👏

🌅【Morning】
📍Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum (Free, reservation required)
392 steps symbolize the complete Nine Laws of the Three Principles of the People
👉Early reservation helps avoid crowds
🚇Transport: Metro Line 2, Muxuyuan Station

🦌Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum (70 RMB)
Home to the "most beautiful 600-meter" sacred stone elephant road
✨Tips:
- Golden ginkgo in autumn and winter mornings
- Evening light is perfect for photos
📸Must-shoot: Sacred stone elephants, Sifang City

🕛【Noon】
🥢Food Recommendations:
1️⃣ Xiao Pan Ji Duck Blood Vermicelli Soup (Hongmiao Branch)
📍Address: No. 4, Hongmiao Community, Xuanwu District
💰Average cost: 25 RMB

2️⃣ Li Ji Halal Restaurant (Dading Lane Branch)
Must order: Beef potstickers + duck oil crispy pancakes
📍Address: No. 1, Dading Lane, Qinhuai District
💰Average cost: 30 RMB

🌇【Afternoon】
🏞Xuanwu Lake (Free)
👉Tips for visiting:
- Rent 4-6 person electric boats (150 RMB/hour)
- The cycling route around the lake is 9.8 km long
- Recommended entry from Xuanwu Gate and exit from Liberation Gate
🌿Best seasons: Cherry blossoms from March to May / Lotus flowers from June to August

🌃【Evening】
🏮Confucius Temple - Qinhuai River
✨Must-experience night activities:
- Dacheng Hall night session (30 RMB ticket)
- Painted boat night tour (80 RMB/person)
- Photo check-in at Wuyi Lane
🍡Snack recommendations: Huang Qin Ji cold jelly, Jiang You Ji potstickers

🏨Accommodation Recommendations:
Xinjiekou Business District (super convenient for travel)
Recommended hotels:
1️⃣ Jinling Hotel
📍Address: No. 2 Hanzhong Road, Gulou District
2️⃣ Greenland Intercontinental Hotel
📍Address: No. 1 Zhongshan North Road, Gulou District

⚠️Avoidance Tips:
- Souvenirs in scenic spots have low cost performance
- Do not take unlicensed roadside taxis
- Prepare non-slip shoes for rainy days