Things to do in Nanjing

What to expect in Nanjing

The things-to-do catalogue is led by Tours, followed by Zoos & aquariums, Museums, Historical sites and Cultural experiences, so you can mix guided sightseeing with museum and cultural stops depending on how much planning you want. Tours offer the widest price spread and therefore the most variety for different budgets, while Museums and Zoos & aquariums sit at the more affordable end. Demand rises through spring and peaks in April, while July is the quietest month, so you’ll find the most competition for popular experiences in April and easier availability in July.

How to choose what to book

The main decision is whether you want variety or simplicity: Tours give the widest range, with a typical price around USD 40 and entry-level and upper-end options spanning from USD 35 to USD 72. Tours suit travellers who want a full-service option and a wide choice of budgets, while Museums and Zoos & aquariums offer a narrow, predictable price point—Museums are typically around USD 5 and Zoos & aquariums around USD 12, so shopping around gains little there.

Use cheaper categories to fill gaps in your itinerary and the mid-range options when inclusion varies most. Museums are the most affordable way in for quick cultural stops, and Cultural experiences and Historical sites sit between the two extremes—Cultural experiences typically run around USD 29, and Historical sites around USD 13, so pick by the type of experience rather than by price alone.

When travelers from the United States book

Most travelers book about 10 days ahead, while the earliest planners book around 22 days out. That 1–3 week lead time means plan on booking one to four weeks ahead for popular options, especially because demand peaks in April.

How prices compare across categories

The table below shows how Nanjing’s main activity categories compare on typical price and the usual price range so you can set a budget before choosing.

Typical price is the median paid on Klook; the usual range covers the middle half of bookings, so cheaper and pricier options exist outside it; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.