[China's No. 1 Business District - Xinjiekou] Must-See Landmark Guide
by Gratitude_567_Smith
Apr 21, 2025
Nanjing, a thousand-year-old capital gently embraced by phoenix trees🏯
Where imperial heritage meets vibrant local life
Perfect for kids to explore history, nature, and technology!
Here's your complete 5-day itinerary~
🚩【Smart Route·No Backtracking】
🌈Day1: First Encounter with Jinling·Nature & History
Morning: Climb 392 steps at Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum👣 for golden ginkgo views
(Tip: Free! Opens 8:30am - arrive early for best spots)
Afternoon: Feed doves at Music Terrace🕊️ + admire maples at Linggu Temple🍁
(Dove feed ¥5/bag, super photogenic)
Night: Qinhuai River night cruise🚢 amid dazzling lights
(Must-try duck blood vermicelli soup! Kids love sugar painting DIY)
🌈Day2: Wall Adventure + Republic Era Time Travel
Morning: Bike ride on 600-year-old Ming City Wall🚴♀️
(Shence Gate's barbican is perfect for vintage photos)
Afternoon: Presidential Palace exploration🏛️ + collect phoenix leaves at Yilu🍂
(Republic-era cheongsam outfits recommended~)
Evening: Lion Bridge Food Street feast🍢
(Top picks: candied lotus root & duck oil biscuits - be ready to queue!)
🌈Day3: Museum Marvels + Cosmic Discovery
Morning: Nanjing Museum (Free!)
(Don't miss silver-thread jade burial suit, Republic Street for insta-worthy shots)
Afternoon: Touch 4.5-billion-year-old meteorites at Purple Mountain Observatory🔭
(Planetarium will leave you speechless)
Night: Deji Art Museum late session🌌
(The only museum worldwide open until midnight!)
🌈Day4: Animal Kingdom + Buddhist Wonderland
Morning: Hongshan Forest Zoo🐼
(Touchable insect models in native species zone)
Afternoon: Niushou Mountain's Buddha Crown Palace✨
(¥4B gilded Buddhist world with elevator to 5 underground floors)
Dusk: Pukou Ferry's vintage train🚂
(Same sunset platform from Zhu Ziqing's "Back View" essay)
🌈Day5: Countryside Fun + Fireworks Finale
Morning: Strawberry picking at Taiwan Creative Farm🍓
(Perfect toddler-friendly baking DIY)
Afternoon: Rollercoasters at Ginkgo Lake Amusement Park🎢
(One ticket covers water park + Dinosaur Valley)
Night: Garden Expo fireworks spectacular🎇
(August exclusive! Drone+fireworks extravaganza)
🍜【Foodie Attack Map】
✔Breakfast: Jiming Soup Dumplings (Juicy explosion!)
✔Lunch: Jinling Hotel's Salted Duck (Nanjing's signature)
✔Dinner: Confucius Temple Red Bean Dumplings (Sweet tooth heaven)
✔Late-night: Liyang Lobster Beer Festival (August-only party)
💡【Pro Tips】
🚇Transport: Metro Lines 1/2/3 cover all attractions
🏨Stay: Xinjiekou (downtown) or Confucius Temple (nightlife convenience)
💰Save: Annual travel card pays off after 2 attractions
🌙Nightlife: Xinanli Lantern Street = photo paradise!
📢This summer, bring your kids to Nanjing
Where history meets futuristic fun + foodie adventures
Guaranteed to exhaust even the most energetic kids!
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