2-Day Nanjing's Cultural Essence Tour from Shanghai
A 48-hour journey through millennia: in just 1.5 hours by high-speed train to Nanjing, the ancient capital of the Six Dynasties, connecting the cultural echoes of the Ming Dynasty with the charm of the Republic era.
Price based on 2 travelers in a 4-star hotel
Highlights
- Ascend to the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum for a sweeping view of Nanjing's skyline.
- Spend an enchanting evening aboard the lantern-lit Qinhuai River boats.
- Wander through the Spirit Way of the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum.
- Climb the majestic Zhonghua Gate of the Ming City Wall.
Tour Itinerary
- Lunch, Dinner
The guide and driver will escort you to Wuxi Railway Station, where you will board the high-speed train to the next stop on your journey—Nanjing.
You will arrive in Nanjing in approximately 1.5 hours. After the guide and driver meet you, you will proceed directly to visit the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum.
Dr. Sun Yat-sen was a pioneering figure in the Chinese democratic revolution. The mausoleum, nestled at the foot of the majestic Purple Mountain, is imbued with a solemn and reverent atmosphere.
Having toured the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, you'll enjoy lunch at a nearby local restaurant.
the guide and driver will return you to the hotel for a rest.
After a brief rest, the guide will take you to visit the Confucius Temple, a quintessential destination for tourists, which embodies a thousand years of Qinhuai culture.
Upon concluding the visit to the Confucius Temple, the guide will escort you to a restaurant rich in local flavor for an exquisite dinner, allowing you to savor Nanjing's culinary delights.
Post-dinner, you'll revisit the Confucius Temple, but this time, you'll board an ornate boat moored nearby to witness the enchanting nighttime vistas of the Qinhuai River.
At the end of the day's itinerary, the guide and driver will return you to the hotel for a restful evening.
- Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, your guide and driver will be waiting for you at the hotel. The first destination for today's tour is the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum.
The intricate design of the numerous structures within the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum exemplifies ancient China's royal tomb construction, deeply influenced by the traditional Chinese geomantic theories regarding location.
After your visit, you'll enjoy lunch at a nearby local restaurant.
Following lunch, the tour will continue at the Presidential Palace, Zhonghua Gate.
The Presidential Palace dates back to the Ming Dynasty and was expanded and renamed the "Heavenly King Palace" during the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, a regime established by rebels in the Qing Dynasty. In 1912, it served as the headquarters for Dr. Sun Yat-sen's government.
Zhonghua Men Gate is the largest castle-style gate among Nanjing's 13 ancient city gates. It is the best preserved and architecturally most intricate ancient fortification in the world.
As today's tour concludes, your 2-day journey is also nearing its end.
The guide and driver will escort you to Nanjing South Railway Station, where you will take the high-speed train back to Shanghai.r
What's Included
- Included in the itinerary are high-speed train tickets (Second Class Seat).
- Centrally located hotels with breakfast.
- Entrance fees to attractions are listed above.
- Private tour guide and driver throughout the tour.
- Authentic local meals are listed in the itinerary.
- Service charge & government taxes.
Good to Know
- Transportation to and from Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station is self-arranged. If you need us to organize it, please let us know, and additional charges will apply.
- The train details in the itinerary are for reference only and should be verified with the final confirmation upon successful purchase of the tickets.
- Visiting the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum involves ascending 392 steps. Should you have any health concerns, kindly notify our customer service in advance, and we will adjust the itinerary accordingly.
- This is a private tour. The local private English-speaking guide and the private car will serve your group only.
- You will receive a confirmation letter within 24 hours of making your payment.
- There is absolutely no forced shopping.