Attraction guide
Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum中山陵
Visit Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum with passport reservation guidance, Purple Mountain shuttle choices, the long staircase and nearby scenic planning.
2.5–4 hoursFree reservation commonly required
Nanjing for foreign visitors
Explore the Nanjing you came for—without losing the story between distant gates.
南京旅行指南
Tell us what perfect Nanjing means to you: Ming tombs, Republic-era history, powerful museums, city-wall walks, temple mornings or Qinhuai lights. These 19 guides connect those interests to the right reservation, passport check, scenic shuttle, wall section and respectful route.
12 attraction guides7 planning guidesOfficial sources checked August 24, 2026
Give Purple Mountain a full day
Use scenic transport and choose two major sites instead of trying to finish every mausoleum, temple and trail.
Build history chronologically
Connect museums, the Presidential Palace and the city wall in a sequence that makes Nanjing’s layers easier to understand.
Keep memorial visits unhurried
Protect the reservation, follow respectful conduct and leave space afterward rather than stacking a festive attraction.
Book these first
Reserve the memorials and museums before adding flexible walls and river walks.
Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing Museum, the Memorial Hall and major paid sites can require real-name entry. Xuanwu Lake, Laomendong and public Qinhuai areas remain flexible.
Open the Nanjing reservation checklist- 1Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum
- 2Nanjing Museum
- 3Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall
- 4Presidential Palace
12 core attractions
Mausoleums, museums and city walls—planned with time for what they mean.
Each guide gives foreign visitors the Chinese name, passport workflow, correct gate, realistic timing, connected sights and a practical backup when reservations or scenic transport change.
Attraction guide
Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum明孝陵
Plan Ming Xiaoling with passport tickets, the Sacred Way, seasonal gates, Purple Mountain transport and realistic walking time.
3–5 hoursPaid dated admission
Attraction guide
Nanjing Museum南京博物院
Reserve Nanjing Museum with a foreign passport, check closure days, prioritize six major halls and plan realistic gallery time.
3–5 hoursFree reservation commonly required
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Nanjing Presidential Palace南京总统府
Visit Nanjing Presidential Palace with passport ticket advice, Taiping and Republic-era history, garden routes and metro access.
2.5–4 hoursPaid dated admission
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Confucius Temple & Qinhuai River夫子庙秦淮风光带
Plan Nanjing’s Fuzimiao and Qinhuai River with free street access, temple tickets, boat checks, food streets and evening crowd strategy.
3–5 hoursPublic district free; venues separate
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Zhonghua Gate & City Wall中华门瓮城
Explore Zhonghua Gate’s massive barbican and Nanjing City Wall with ticket details, wall access, route choices and Laomendong pairing.
2–3 hoursPaid admission
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Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall侵华日军南京大屠杀遇难同胞纪念馆
Prepare for the Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall with passport reservation guidance, respectful conduct, closure dates and emotional context.
2.5–4 hoursFree reservation commonly required
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Xuanwu Lake玄武湖公园
Plan Xuanwu Lake with the best gates, island walking distances, city-wall views, boats and metro access for a relaxed Nanjing route.
2–5 hoursPublic park generally free
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Jiming Temple鸡鸣寺
Visit Jiming Temple with entry guidance, active worship etiquette, seasonal cherry blossoms and a Xuanwu Lake walking route.
1–2 hoursPaid temple entry may apply
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Laomendong老门东历史文化街区
Explore Laomendong’s restored lanes with food advice, free public access, evening timing and easy links to Zhonghua Gate and Qinhuai.
2–3 hoursPublic district is free
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Niushoushan Cultural Park牛首山文化旅游区
Plan Niushoushan with passport tickets, shuttle and escalator choices, Usnisa Palace routes and realistic travel time from central Nanjing.
Half to full dayPaid dated admission
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Linggu Temple灵谷寺景区
Visit Linggu Temple and the surrounding Purple Mountain memorial area with scenic transport, ticket checks, forest paths and route planning.
2–4 hoursScenic admission may apply
Plan the whole stay
Itineraries, neighborhoods, airport transport and ticket help.
Planning guide
Nanjing 3-Day Itinerary
A realistic three-day Nanjing itinerary for foreign visitors, organized around geography, reservations, transport time and the city’s essential experiences.
3 full daysFull but realistic
Planning guide
Nanjing 5-Day Itinerary
A five-day Nanjing itinerary balancing major attractions, local neighborhoods, museums, evening experiences and a realistic optional day trip.
5 full daysBalanced
Planning guide
Where to Stay in Nanjing
Compare the best Nanjing neighborhoods for sightseeing, transport, food, nightlife and airport access, with practical tradeoffs for foreign visitors.
Metro accessChinese hotel name
Planning guide
Nanjing Airport to City
Compare airport-to-city transport in Nanjing, including metro or rail, official taxis, DiDi, late-night arrivals, luggage and Chinese hotel addresses.
Rail or metroOfficial taxi queue
Planning guide
Nanjing Metro & DiDi
How foreign visitors use the Nanjing metro, taxis and DiDi, with payment setup, Chinese destinations, pickup points, station exits and practical backups.
MetroDiDi
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Nanjing Reservation Guide
Which Nanjing attractions foreign visitors should reserve, what may allow walk-up entry, and how to plan around real-name tickets and limited time slots.
Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum: secure the dated real-name reservation.Original passport
Planning guide
Nanjing Tickets for Foreigners
A practical guide to buying Nanjing attraction tickets with a foreign passport, checking official sellers, using QR codes and avoiding booking mistakes.
PassportOfficial venue
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Ticketing, hours, transport and access rules can change. Each guide links to the official sources used and shows when operational details were last checked.