5-Day Tour in Nanjing: From Niushou Mountain to Zhongshan Mountain, a Blend of History and Nature

Full itinerary revealed✨
Day 1️⃣ Buddha's Summit Sanctuary + Night Tour of Qinhuai River
📍 Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Area
🕘 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM)
🎫 139 RMB/person
🌟 The Buddha's Summit Palace and Buddha's Summit Pagoda are stunning! Remember to wear comfortable walking shoes～

🌙 Night Tour on Qinhuai River Painting Boat
🕘 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
🎫 80 RMB/person
✨ The illuminated boat ride is beautiful, recommended to board around 6 PM!

Day 2️⃣ Cultural Exploration + Foodie Check-in
📍 Dabaosen Temple Ruins Scenic Area
🕘 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM (last entry at 7:15 PM)
🎫 79 RMB/person
👍 A perfect blend of modern technology and Buddhist culture, great for photos!

📍 Taiping Heavenly Kingdom History Museum (Zhanyuan Garden)
🕘 Tuesday to Sunday 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
🎫 27 RMB/person
✨ One of China’s Four Great Gardens, a double bonus of garden and history～

🌃 Night Tour of Confucius Temple Area
🆓 Free admission
🍜 Recommended: Duck Blood Vermicelli Soup, Crab Roe Soup Dumplings, Salted Duck

Day 3️⃣ Republic of China Style + Six Dynasties Ancient Charm
🏛 Nanjing Presidential Palace
👍 Must-visit Republic of China architectural complex
📍 Six Dynasties Museum
💎 Designed by the son of Bei Jinming, stunning light and shadow art
🏛 Nanjing Museum
✨ One of China’s top three museums, weekend visits require advance booking!

Day 4️⃣ One-Day Tour of Zhongshan Mountain
⛰ Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum + Meiling Palace + Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum
🌳 Wutong Avenue is super healing
📸 Be sure to take photos with the wutong trees!

Day 5️⃣ Cute Animals + Ancient City Wall
🐼 Hongshan Forest Zoo
👶 A must-visit with kids, the animals are super cute!
🏯 Nanjing City Wall
🌇 Watching the sunset from the city wall in the evening is breathtaking!

⭐️ Top 5 Must-Visit Spots:
1️⃣ Buddha's Summit Palace at Niushou Mountain
2️⃣ Wutong Avenue in Zhongshan Scenic Area
3️⃣ Qinhuai River Painting Boat
4️⃣ Nanjing Museum
5️⃣ Panda Pavilion at Hongshan Zoo

💡 Travel Tips:
1️⃣ October to November is the most beautiful season in Nanjing
2️⃣ Most attractions require advance booking
3️⃣ Transportation: Subway is super convenient～
4️⃣ Outfit: Hanfu or qipao recommended for better photos