Nanjing 2-Day Tour
Weekend Flash: Republican-Era Charm + Yangtze River Grandeur
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Presidential Palace + Yijiang Road Mansion District No.12 + Nanjing Ming Palace Ruins Park + Stone City Ruins Park
Presidential Palace
The Presidential Palace in Nanjing is located at 292 Changjiang Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing City, and is one of the important historical sites of modern Chinese history. It was once the Han King's Mansion during the Ming Dynasty, the Viceroy's Yamen of Liangjiang during the Qing Dynasty, expanded into the Heavenly King's Mansion during the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom period, became the Provisional Presidential Palace of the Republic of China after the Xinhai Revolution, and became the Presidential Palace of the National Government after 1927. After the People's Liberation Army occupied Nanjing in 1949, it became the seat of the Jiangsu Provincial Government. Today, it is the Museum of Modern Chinese History Sites.
Yihe Road Mansion District, Zone 12
The Yihe Road Mansion District is located in Gulou District, Nanjing. It was a significant mansion district during the Republic of China era, renowned for its unique Republican-era architectural style and rich historical and cultural heritage. Zone 12, a part of the Yihe Road Mansion District, preserves numerous historically valuable mansion buildings, showcasing Nanjing's appearance as the capital during the Republic of China. With its tranquil environment and lush greenery, it is an excellent place for a stroll and to immerse oneself in the historical atmosphere.
Nanjing Ming Palace Ruins Park
Ming Palace Ruins Park is the former site of the Nanjing Imperial Palace from the early Ming Dynasty, and one of the largest palace complexes in Chinese history. Today, most of the palaces no longer exist, but the remaining foundation stones, city walls, and historical and cultural atmosphere still attract many visitors to commemorate history and experience the glory of the Ming Dynasty. The park has a beautiful environment with lush trees, making it a great place for citizens to relax and stroll.
Nanjing Stone City Ruins Park
Nanjing Stone City Ruins Park is an urban park centered around the Stone City ruins of Nanjing, an ancient capital of the Six Dynasties. It integrates historical culture and natural scenery, serving as an important historical and cultural site and leisure destination in Nanjing. The park includes famous historical relics such as Ghost Face City and Qingliang Gate.
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Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge + Yuejiang Tower Scenic Area + Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone + Nanjing Eye Pedestrian Bridge
Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge
The Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge is a double-deck road-rail truss bridge spanning the Yangtze River in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, connecting Pukou District and Gulou District of Nanjing City. The upper deck is for highway traffic, part of National Highway 104, with a total length of 4588 meters; the lower deck is a double-track railway, with a total length of 6772 meters, and is an important part of the Beijing-Shanghai Railway. The bridge was completed and opened to traffic in 1968. It is China's first self-designed and self-built extra-large road-rail bridge, and also the third bridge to span the Yangtze River after the Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge and the Chongqing Baishatuo Yangtze River Bridge. It is known as the 'Bridge of Pride'.
Yuejiang Tower Scenic Area
The Yuejiang Tower Scenic Area is located on the top of Lion Mountain in Gulou District, Nanjing City, bordering the Yangtze River. It is a building with distinct Ming Dynasty style and classical royal grandeur, standing 52 meters tall with seven floors. Although Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang of the Ming Dynasty once decreed its construction and personally wrote 'A Record of Yuejiang Tower', the tower was not actually built and opened to the public until 2001. It is known as one of the Four Great Towers of Jiangnan, alongside Yellow Crane Tower, Tengwang Pavilion, and Yueyang Tower. Ascending the tower offers panoramic views of the magnificent Yangtze River and the cityscape of Nanjing.
Nanjing Niushoushan Cultural Tourism Zone
Niushoushan Cultural Tourism Zone is located in Jiangning District, Nanjing City. It is a comprehensive tourist attraction with Niushoushan as its core, integrating culture, ecology, leisure, and tourism. The scenic area features famous attractions such as Foding Palace, Foding Pagoda, and Niushoushan Forest Park, and is an important center for the dissemination of Buddhist culture.
Nanjing Eye Pedestrian Bridge
The Nanjing Eye Pedestrian Bridge is located in Jianye District, Nanjing City. It is a modern pedestrian bridge connecting Hexi New City and Jiangxinzhou. With its unique double-arch design and graceful curves, it has become a new landmark and a popular photo spot in Nanjing. In the evening, the bridge lights up brilliantly, creating a particularly enchanting scene, attracting many citizens and tourists to stroll and take photos. It is an excellent place to enjoy the Yangtze River scenery and the city's night view.
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