Classic One-Day Nanjing Tour (Presidential Palace + Grand Bao'en Temple + Qinhuai River Cruise + Niushou Mountain + Confucius Temple)
- Presidential Palace: A Witness to Historical Events: With over 600 years of history, the Presidential Palace is the largest and most complete architectural complex among China's modern architectural remains. For more than 100 years, it has been at the core of China's political and military affairs, and the source of many major events. Here, you can touch the magnificent and vicissitudinous modern history of China through buildings and cultural relics.
- NiuShou Mountain: A Sacred Place Where Nature and Culture Blend: The twin peaks of NiuShou Mountain stand opposite each other, resembling the horns of an ox. The natural scenery is beautiful, and it enjoys the reputation of "Spring NiuShou." It is also a Buddhist holy site, the birthplace of the Niutou Zen sect. The magnificent Palace of Buddha's Head is breathtaking. The world's highest Buddhist relic—the Buddha's cranial bone relic—is permanently enshrined here, allowing you to immerse yourself in the profound Buddhist Zen culture.
- Great Bao'en Temple: A Buddhist Relic Pearl Through Time: The history of the Great Bao'en Temple can be traced back to Jianchu Temple in the Eastern Wu period. It was rebuilt on a large scale during the reign of Zhu Di in the Ming Dynasty. Today's Relics Park protectively displays many precious cultural relics, such as the prestigious Great Bao'en Pagoda and the Seven-Treasure Asoka Pagoda. Here, you can not only appreciate the glory of what was once one of the "Seven Wonders of the Medieval World" but also explore the context of a thousand years of Buddhist culture from the ruins.
- Qinhuai River Cruise: The Charm of Jinling in the Sound of Oars and the Reflection of Lights: Take a painted boat and leisurely travel along the Qinhuai River. The Qinhuai River, with a total length of about 110 kilometers, is the mother river of Nanjing, flowing with thousands of years of stories. Along the way, the lights on both sides of the river are brightly lit at night, reflecting on the water, like a dream. You can admire the antique buildings along the coast while listening to the legends about the Qinhuai River, and feel the unique romance and charm of Jinling.
- Confucius Temple: The Intersection of Confucian Culture and Urban Life: As one of China's four major Confucius Temples, the Confucius Temple integrates the Confucius Temple, the academy, and the Jiangnan Examination Hall, carrying a profound Confucian culture. The surrounding bustling streets are full of various local snacks and exquisite handicrafts. While feeling the influence of traditional culture, you can also fully enjoy the rich atmosphere of urban life.
Good to know
Meeting Address: Presidential Palace
Meeting Details: [Transportation Recommendation]: Take Metro Line 2 or 3 to Daxinggong Station, and walk from Exit 5 to the Nanjing Presidential Palace. [Usage]: The tour guide will contact you by SMS or phone before 22:00 the day before departure. For orders placed after 22:00 the day before departure, staff will contact you before 7:00 on the morning of the departure day. Please keep your mobile phone accessible. [Gentle Reminder]: The meeting time will be earlier during holidays and peak tourist seasons. Please refer to the tour guide’s notification for the specific time. Thank you for your understanding. [Special Note]: This tour is a small group of 28 people on weekdays, and a maximum of 50 people on weekends, public holidays, and summer and winter vacations. Thank you for your understanding. The following itinerary is for reference only. The tour guide will adjust the actual tour sequence according to the traffic and scenic spot queuing conditions of the day. During weekends, peak seasons, and holidays, if there are large crowds and traffic jams, the tour time and end time will be extended. Thank you for your understanding! [Friendly Reminder]: 1. If the Presidential Palace encounters traffic restrictions during summer and winter vacations, peak holidays, etc., the visit will be canceled and changed to Yuhuatai Scenic Area. The tour guide will refund the discounted ticket of 28 yuan on the spot, and the meeting point will also be changed to Yuhuatai. 2. If you encounter traffic jams during the Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, May Day, Dragon Boat Festival, National Day, Mid-Autumn Festival, New Year’s Day and other statutory holidays, it is recommended to travel by subway. Please plan your route in advance. Taxi fares will not be reimbursed. Thank you for your understanding. Important note: Many scenic spots in Nanjing require real-name reservation in advance, and you need to swipe your ID card to enter the park on site. Please be sure to provide accurate information and bring your ID card when registering. If you do not have an ID card, it may cause obstacles to enter the park or even prevent you from entering some scenic spots. In addition, tourists who register with documents other than their ID cards can only make reservations on-site at some scenic spots. If they cannot make reservations, they will not be able to enter some scenic spots.