Things to do in Nanjing, Jiangsu: The Best Walking Tours

October 16, 2021 Trinity Boughner

Nanjing ( listen), formerly romanized as Nanking and Nankin, is the capital of Jiangsu province of the People's Republic of China and the second largest city in the East China region, with an administrative area of 6,600 km (2,500 sq mi) and a total population of 8,270,500 as of 2016. The inner area of Nanjing enclosed by the city wall is Nanjing City (南京城), with an area of 55 km (21 sq mi), while the Nanjing Metropolitan Region includes surrounding cities and areas, covering over 60,000 km (23,000 sq mi), with a population of over 30 million.
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1. Nanjing Private Highlight Tour with Lunch and Boat Ride

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Nanjing is known as the capital city of six dynasties in ancient Chinese history, it has a brilliant cultural heritage. With the assistance of knowledgeable guide, walk into the ancient city and visit the highlights of the city. The itinerary includes Niushoushan Cultural Tourism Zone, Nanjing Museum, Zhonghua Gate, Confucius Temple, the mother river of Nanjing and bustling bazaar - Qin Huai River. 1.Visit large-scaled Buddhism resort - Niushoushan 2.Visit China's first large-scale integrated museum - Nanjing Museum 3.Visit the largest among the city gates in Nanjing - Zhonghua Gate 4.Visit Confucius Temple and ancient architectural complex 5.Take a boat and enjoy Qin Huai River scenery 6.Hotel pick-up and drop-off service

Inclusions: Lunch, Professional guide and driver, Private transportation, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points

Exclusions: Gratuities, Dinner

Reviewed By susiening

Very impressive, especially the building, designed by I M Pei. Also the palace adjacent to the museum with historical significance, all in all, enjoyable visit if you are interested in Chinese ancient art and history.

2. 3-Hour Nanjing Authentic Local Food Tour by Public Transportation

Amazing Jiangnan Trip

Spend a fun 3-hour to experience the Nanjing authentic local food with your friendly private guide in Confucian Temple Area and Laomendong. Taste famous pork bun, soup dumplings, rice noodle soup, salty duck, sticky rice sandwich, shaobin (Chinese biscuits), sesame ball, local desert and etc.. During this tour, you will also learn how to utilize local transportation like bus or subway to get around the city.

Inclusions: Private guide, Nanjing City Hotels pick up and drop off by public transportation, Food tour (up to 15 items), Snacks

Exclusions: Personal expense, Gratuities

Reviewed By EdMotion

They put together a special itinerary for me based on my interest in Zheng He maritime history as well as the transitions between the first and third Ming emperors. Fred is seriously knowledgeable as well as a polyglot - he catches various languages and cultures very easily. Overall one of the best tour teams I have come across.

3. Nanjing Private Night Tour: Confucian Temple Area, Ming City Wall, Laomendong

Amazing Jiangnan Trip

Spend a loving evening to experience the local living style of Nanjing Visit the most famous attractions, Confucian Temple Area (Fuzi Miao), Ming City Wall and Laomendong. Other than explore the night market and enjoy the tasty local dinner, you can enjoy the world's biggest 3D light show.

Inclusions: Dinner (only if option is selected), Private transportation, Hotel pick up or drop-off, Professional guide, 1 hour foot massage (only if option is selected)

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By EdMotion

They put together a special itinerary for me based on my interest in Zheng He maritime history as well as the transitions between the first and third Ming emperors. Fred is seriously knowledgeable as well as a polyglot - he catches various languages and cultures very easily. Overall one of the best tour teams I have come across.

4. Private Day Tour of Niushou Mountain, Nanjing Museum, Lunch and Boat Ride

MoreFunAsia Nanjing Tours

Nanjing is known as the capital city of six dynasties in ancient Chinese history, it has a brilliant cultural heritage. With the assistance of our knowledgeable guide, we will walk into the ancient city and visit the highlights of the city. The itinerary includes Niushoushan Cultural Tourism Zone, Nanjing Museum, Zhonghua Gate, Confucius Temple, the mother river of Nanjing and bustling bazaar - Qin Huai River. 1.Visit large-scaled Buddhism resort - Niushoushan 2.Visit China's first large-scale integrated museum - Nanjing Museum 3.Visit the largest among the city gates in Nanjing - Zhonghua Gate 4.Visit Confucius Temple and ancient architectural complex 5.Take a boat and enjoy Qin Huai River scenery 6.Hotel pick-up and drop-off service

Inclusions: Admission to the indicated attractions, Professional guide and driver, Private transportation, Boat, Lunch

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5. Nanjing private day tour with Xuanwu Lake, Niushoushan & Confucian Temple Area

Nanjing South Railway Station, Yuhuatai District, Nanjing, China MoreFunAsia

Many tourists come to visit Nanjing for its history, but in China, Nanjing is one of the best destinations to kick off your spring. You can seek your way to welcome the spring in this city, such as go hiking, enjoy the nature view and various flowers, take a leisurely stroll in the old city, take a boat in a lake and so on... On this day tour, we will lead you to enjoy the best of Nanjing in one day. Let’s pay a visit to a huge forestal park, get insight into the history of modern China between 1920s and 1930s, take a leisurely stroll around Xuanwu Lake, visit an ancient temple, explore the famous Confucian Temple Area on your own pace and more!!! 1. Enjoy the beautiful view of Spring in Niushoushan Forestal Park 2. Get insight into the history of modern China 3. Take a leisurely stroll around Xuanwu Lake 4. Visit the ancient temple near Nanjing City Wall 5. Have a free exploration in the famous Confucian Temple Area

Inclusions: We will enjoy lunch at a local famous restaurant - Nanjing Impressions, Private transportation, Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes, Professional tour leader and driver, Entrance fee of the indicated attractions, Your personal pick up service

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Reviewed By susiening

Very impressive, especially the building, designed by I M Pei. Also the palace adjacent to the museum with historical significance, all in all, enjoyable visit if you are interested in Chinese ancient art and history.

6. The Best of Nanjing Walking Tour

Jiming Temple, 39 Bei Jing Dong Lu, Xuanwu Qu, Nanjing Shi, Jiangsu Sheng, China Fun Top Fun China

Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. Nanjing is famous for historical landscapes, mountains and fabulous waters such as Qinhuai River and Xuanwu Lake. Its gate, the Zhonghua Gate, is rated as the most complicated city gate in the world. You will have a chance to explore the city while hearing fascinating facts and legends. The more than 500-year-old Nanjing City Wall is full of tales. You will be surprised how many stories lay hidden in the streets, buildings, and corners of Nanjing. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. It is perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!

Inclusions: Professional local guide services.

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7. Romantic Tour in Nanjing

Jiming Temple, 39 Bei Jing Dong Lu, Xuanwu Qu, Nanjing Shi, Jiangsu Sheng, China Fun Top Fun China

An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the local professional guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. Xuanwu Lake provides a beautiful view and a magnificent setting. You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. Where is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you take lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories there are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of Nanjing. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. What is so touching about the 2,600-year-old love story between Niulang (cowherd) and Zhinu (weaver)? What is the most famous historical couple in China? Why is Zhinu depicted on the ceiling of Muxiyuan Train Station? A tour especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!

Inclusions: Professional local guide services.

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