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Nanjing is one of China's great former imperial capitals, having served as the seat of six dynasties and of the Republic of China. Set on the banks of the Yangtze, the city is rich in the world's longest surviving Ming city wall, dynastic tombs, and layers of history, all wrapped in the leafy, easygoing feel of a university town.
Why stay in Nanjing
Ming Dynasty Tombs
The tomb of Emperor Hongwu and the spirit way lined with stone animal carvings on Purple Mountain
Ming City Wall
The longest surviving city wall in the world, which you can actually walk along
Deep history
The Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and museums that tell the story of the Six Dynasties
Confucius Temple
The Fuzimiao district along the Qinhuai River, with lanterns and street food
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Local dishes to try in Nanjing
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Nanjing Salted Duck
Lightly salt-brined duck with tender, juicy meat — Nanjing's signature dish
📍 Citywide - 2🍲
Duck Blood and Vermicelli Soup
Yaxue fensi tang — a clear broth with duck blood, giblets, and glass noodles
📍 Citywide - 3🥟
Nanjing Xiaolongbao
Soup buns and crab-filled tangbao in the Jiangnan style, with thin, juicy skins
📍 Fuzimiao - 4🍜
Roast Duck Noodles
Noodles in a duck-bone broth topped with fragrant, well-rounded roast duck
📍 Citywide - 5🥮
Fuzimiao Sweets
Local sweets along the Qinhuai River, from sesame treats to all kinds of bean confections
📍 Qinhuai
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Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum
The World Heritage tomb of Emperor Hongwu, with a stone animal spirit way and shady trees
📍 Purple Mountain - 2🏛️
Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum
The tomb of the founding father of the Republic of China, reached by a long stairway up the hill with sweeping views
📍 Purple Mountain - 3🏮
Confucius Temple
The Confucius Temple district along the Qinhuai River, full of lanterns and street food
📍 Qinhuai - 4🧱
Zhonghua Gate
A Ming city-wall gate and the largest, most complex fortified gate complex in China
📍 Qinhuai - 5🏞️
Xuanwu Lake
A former imperial garden lake in the heart of the city, beside the old wall, great for strolling and boating
📍 Xuanwu - 6🌳
Purple Mountain
A green suburban mountain that gathers tombs, an observatory, and views over Nanjing
📍 Xuanwu
Things to do in Nanjing
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3 Nanjing hotels our team picked for you
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★ 9.4Luxury
★ 9.2LuxuryCentral Hotel Nanjing
#3 5-star high-rise · across from Deji Plaza in central Xinjiekou
★ 9.2Upper-midvoco Nanjing Oriental Pearl
#6 4-star hotel · IHG voco near Xuanwu Lake
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Novotel Nanjing Central Suning
#2 4-star hotel · Accor Novotel by Xinjiekou metro
JI Hotel Nanjing Xinjiekou Central Mall
#4 4-star hotel · JI Hotel brand, great value
Grand Yiju Hotel Nanjing Xinjiekou
#7 4-star boutique · traditional Chinese design in Xinjiekou
Holiday Inn Nanjing Aqua City
#10 4-star IHG · attached to the Aqua City mall
Ibis Hotel Nanjing Confucius Temple
#5 budget 3-star · ibis brand, 600m from the Confucius Temple
Atour Hotel Nanjing Confucius Temple
#8 design hotel · Confucius Temple quarter, balcony rooms
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🚆 Getting around Nanjing
Metro
A large multi-line system linking Purple Mountain, the Confucius Temple, and the train stations
High-speed rail
Nanjing South is a major hub; Shanghai is about 1.5 hours away
Sightseeing buses
Bus routes up Purple Mountain connect the various tombs and memorials
Taxi / DiDi
Easy to hail through DiDi, ideal for getting around the tourist districts
Where to go next near Nanjing
BeijingChina's capital, blending ancient palaces, the Great Wall, and a modern metropolis all in one place.
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ShanghaiA world-class commercial metropolis where futuristic skyscrapers stand face to face with colonial buildings across the river.
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Xi'anA former ancient capital at the start of the Silk Road, home to the Terracotta Army.
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ChengduSichuan's capital, famous for giant pandas, fiery hotpot, and laid-back days in the teahouses.
See this city's guide →Frequently asked — where to stay in Nanjing
How many days do you need in Nanjing?+
Two days is just right. Spend the first day covering Purple Mountain — both the Ming Tombs and the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum — and the second day at the Confucius Temple, Zhonghua Gate, and walking along the old city wall.
When is Nanjing at its prettiest?+
Late autumn, around late November, when the ginkgo trees and maple leaves on Purple Mountain turn color beautifully — the loveliest time in Nanjing, with cool, comfortable weather for walking.
Is Nanjing easy to reach from Shanghai?+
Very easy. High-speed trains from Shanghai Hongqiao reach Nanjing South in about 1.5 hours, so you can do it as a day trip or stay overnight as you prefer.
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