48 Hours to Explore Nanjing! Nanny-Level Guide & Pitfall Avoidance Tips

Weekend escape success for the working crowd! 🚀 Nanjing is truly the top short-trip destination in the Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai area 🌸 Tested 2 days 1 night itinerary without taking leave, jot it down quickly! 👇

💫 Itinerary: DAY 1️⃣ 👉 Xuanwu Lake → Jiming Temple → Presidential Palace → Laomendong → Confucius Temple 📍 Xuanwu Lake (Free) Nanjing’s “city living room” 🌊 Recommended couple’s garden route, perfect for photos 📸 Boating on the lake with a gentle breeze is super healing～

📍 Ancient Jiming Temple (10 RMB incense voucher) A millennium-old temple famous for matchmaking blessings 🏮 Cherry blossom season turns it into a beautiful anime-like world 🌸 Yellow wall photo spots make every shot a classical masterpiece

📍 Presidential Palace (35 RMB) Step into the architecture of the Republic of China era 🏛 Recommended to rent an audio guide for an immersive historical experience

📍 Laomendong (Free) A must-visit for artsy youth! 🎨 Deyun Club / Handmade shops / Rose flower walls Lu’s plum blossom cake is a must-try! Red bean filling is forever delicious

📍 Confucius Temple (Free) Night cruise on Qinhuai River is the essence! 🌙 80 RMB boat ticket is worth every penny The glowing lights instantly bring you back to ancient Jinling

DAY 2️⃣ 👉 Nanjing Museum → Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum → Kexiang Alley 📍 Nanjing Museum (Free) Don’t miss the Republic of China exhibition! Recreates old Nanjing street scenes 🎞 Remember to book in advance and wear comfortable shoes 👟

📍 Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum (Free) Climb 392 steps to the top for a panoramic view of Nanjing ⛰ The music stage with pigeons flying around is super romantic 🕊

🍜 Food Recommendations: • Fangpo Rice Cake Shop: Black rice with fried dough sticks is a perfect combo 🍙 • Li Ji Halal Restaurant: Juicy beef potstickers 🥟 • Zhang Yun Smoked Duck: Roasted duck dipped in sauce is insanely fragrant 🦆 • Aunt Xu’s Rice Cakes: Sticky sweet heaven 🍡

🚇 Transportation Guide: • Most attractions are covered by subway • Shared bikes + walking are more flexible • Use ride-hailing apps to avoid being overcharged

💣 Pitfall Warnings: ❗ Museum closed on Mondays, book 7 days in advance ❗ Don’t buy souvenirs at scenic spots, online shopping is more cost-effective ❗ High risk of bad snacks at Confucius Temple, Laomendong is recommended ❗ Buy combo tickets for Zhongshan Scenic Area, sightseeing bus is a must

✨ Travel Tips: Nanjing’s attractions are quite concentrated, wearing a good pair of walking shoes is very important!! If you’re allergic to sycamore fluff in spring, remember to wear a mask～

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