Nanjing Private Flexible Day Tour with Ancient and Modern History

Your local friendly guide and the driver will pick up you at your Nanjing hotel or Nanjing Railway or Nanjing South Railway station (If you travel by train). Spend few mins to discuss with your guide and choose to visit 3 to 4 famous attractions that has significant historic impact from ancient period to early 20century. Following is the suggested itinerary if you have any other preferences be sure to tell your guide to adjust for you.

Typically start your tour at one of the must-see attraction at in Nanjing: Dr.SunYat-Sen Mausoleum, the holy mausoleum is to commemorate the “Greater Father of Republic China”, the whole area is with the magnificent architecture, historic impact. Spend time to explore the neighborhood surrounded by lush greens and picturesque Purple Mountain, admire the majestic design and historic relics of the mausoleum and get understanding of 20-century history from your guide. Make your way up to the top and enjoy the beautiful skyline of Nanjing.

Next , head to Nanjing museum, rated as one of the largest museums in China, it displays a spectacular collection of ancient artifacts from the region. Check out some of the best exhibitions and obtain a great understanding of history of one important ancient capital.

In the afternoon depends on your interests choose to visit Presidential Palace ,once a Royal residence from Ming Dynasty, combined with beautiful gardens and architectures, with rich historic content, The Presidential Palace is an important site in understanding 20century Nanjing as well as China as a whole and a place to feel the spirit of late 1800s and 1900s.

Continue the tour to Ancient Ming City wall/ Zhonghua Gate, built more than 600 years ago, it is the largest city wall, enjoy a nice walk along the Wall leave you the impression back to ancient times. Admire the impressive design and engineer of the largest castle-style city gate Zhonghua Gate with 27 caves and various archways and yards for ancient military defense. Take in the great view of old and new Nanjing from the top while learning the spectacular history from your knowledgeable guide.

If time permits you may also include other sites such as Xiaoling Tom of Ming Dynasty,Confucius temple area, Jiming Temple, Xuanwu Lake base on your interests.

During the tour you will have the opportunity to enjoy a delightful local lunch or dinner based on the option you choose.

After the wonderful tour you will be transferred back to your Nanjing city hotel or Nanjing railway or Nanjing south railway station if you travel by train.