Nanjing Private Day Tour with Ancient Heritage and Culture Explore

Your local expert guide and great driver will meet you at your place in Nanjing (Your Nanjing Hotel or Nanjing train station if you travel by train). Start to design your own private day with your unique interests in mind. Following is the sample itinerary, you are welcome to tell your guide if need make any changes during the tour. First pay the visit to Xiaoling Tomb from Ming period, listed as World Cultural Heritages site, largest imperial tomb made for the first emperor Zhu Yuan Zhang from Ming Dynasty and Queen Make a beeline to the site by walking the mysterious path guarded by six different kinds of “mythical animals”. On the way, take in the beautiful garden sceneries in different seasons, such as cherry blossom in Spring, lush green in Summer, fantastic foliage in autumn. Appreciate the impressive ancient architecture while listening interesting stories, history and custom from your guide.

Then head to Ancient city wall and explore the old gate that is the largest city gate built in castle-style with impressive and the delicate design and workmanship with 27 different caves and large round archways for the ancient military defense. Enjoy the walk along the city’s largest wall built more than 600 years, on the top enjoy the fabulous view of old and new Nanjing with tranquil Xuanwu Lake while learning the charming history from your guide.

Next head to Jimin Temple, one of the most ancient and active Buddhist temples in Nanjing, in the season you could enjoy a sea of cherry blossom on the way. Follow the step up and visit different complex of the temple include the stunning pagoda on the top. Get great insight from your guide about religious wisdom and Learn the locals go about their life and praying.

Continue the tour to the heart of old Nanjing- the Confucius temple market, a great area mixes of bazaars and history. Enjoy the fun explore with your guide go around the high streets and you may also enjoy some light souvenir shopping here.

While in the Confucius Temple market area, you will also enjoy a nice wandering along the bank of Qinghuai River with the beautiful old architectures. Known as the No.1 ancient river in China that is listed in the UNESCO and also regarded as the mother river and cradle of Nanjing’s ancient civilization. A relaxing boat cruise also available upon to your own interests.

As the flexible itinerary,you may also choose or subsitute to popular sites such as Dr.SunYat-Sen Mausoleum , Nanjing Musuem, Chaotian Palace, The Memorial of Nanjing Massacre
etc .base on your interests and time.

During the tour you will have the opportunity to enjoy a delightful local lunch or dinner based on the option you choose.
After the memorable experience, you will be transferred back to your Nanjing city hotel or Nanjing railway or Nanjing south railway station if you travel by train.