Nanjing Private Day Tour with Ancient Heritage and Culture Explore

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7 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

With the 2500 years history, Nanjing has been known as one of the ancient capitals of 10 regimes. Take the opportunity to experience its enchanting history and charming culture on this private day tour under the lead of your knowledgeable guide. The tour covers various famed attractions such as Xiaoling Tomb of Ming Dynasty, Ancient City Wall/Gate, Temple, UNESCO River with flexible customizable itinerary that best suit your time and preferences. Private door to door transfers only for you and your travel party.

What's Included

Entrance fees mentioend in the itinerary
Great Local guide
Nanjing Hotel or train station pick up and drop off
Driver with air-conditioned car
Bottled water
Local tasty lunch or dinner( Depends on the option you booked)
Lunch or Dinner( If Tour with lunch or dinner is not booked).
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

You will be picked up at your Nanjing city hotel or railway station if you travel train.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 to 8 hours (approximately)
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    Xiaoling Tomb of Ming Dynasty

    Your local expert guide and great driver will meet you at your place in Nanjing (Your Nanjing Hotel or Nanjing train station if you travel by train). Start to design your own private day with your unique interests in mind. Following is the sample itinerary, you are welcome to tell your guide if need make any changes during the tour. First pay the visit to Xiaoling Tomb from Ming period, listed as World Cultural Heritages site, largest imperial tomb made for the first emperor Zhu Yuan Zhang from Ming Dynasty and Queen Make a beeline to the site by walking the mysterious path guarded by six different kinds of “mythical animals”. On the way, take in the beautiful garden sceneries in different seasons, such as cherry blossom in Spring, lush green in Summer, fantastic foliage in autumn. Appreciate the impressive ancient architecture while listening interesting stories, history and custom from your guide.

    1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Zhonghua Gate (Zhonghuamen Castle)

    Then head to Ancient city wall and explore the old gate that is the largest city gate built in castle-style with impressive and the delicate design and workmanship with 27 different caves and large round archways for the ancient military defense. Enjoy the walk along the city’s largest wall built more than 600 years, on the top enjoy the fabulous view of old and new Nanjing with tranquil Xuanwu Lake while learning the charming history from your guide.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Jiming Temple

    Next head to Jimin Temple, one of the most ancient and active Buddhist temples in Nanjing, in the season you could enjoy a sea of cherry blossom on the way. Follow the step up and visit different complex of the temple include the stunning pagoda on the top. Get great insight from your guide about religious wisdom and Learn the locals go about their life and praying.

    50 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Confucian Temple Area (Fuzi Miao)

    Continue the tour to the heart of old Nanjing- the Confucius temple market, a great area mixes of bazaars and history. Enjoy the fun explore with your guide go around the high streets and you may also enjoy some light souvenir shopping here.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Qinhuai He

    While in the Confucius Temple market area, you will also enjoy a nice wandering along the bank of Qinghuai River with the beautiful old architectures. Known as the No.1 ancient river in China that is listed in the UNESCO and also regarded as the mother river and cradle of Nanjing’s ancient civilization. A relaxing boat cruise also available upon to your own interests. As the flexible itinerary,you may also choose or subsitute to popular sites such as Dr.SunYat-Sen Mausoleum , Nanjing Musuem, Chaotian Palace, The Memorial of Nanjing Massacre etc .base on your interests and time. During the tour you will have the opportunity to enjoy a delightful local lunch or dinner based on the option you choose. After the memorable experience, you will be transferred back to your Nanjing city hotel or Nanjing railway or Nanjing south railway station if you travel by train.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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