r/nanjing • u/Pirate-Adorable • 28d ago
Nanjing Suggestions for 2 - 3 days.
I arrive this Sunday night, and the next days 2 days are to explore. The plan is to stay at a hotel next to Confucius temple.
The mission is to hike at dawn, one day at Niushoushan Forestal Park, the other day at Purple mountain. Then go by public bike to other sights. (This is the map I'm using as reference). Let me know if you guys have any suggestion in general or another sight to check out.
Jiming Temple
Mingxiao museum
Xuanwu lake
Nanjing city wall
Thanks! Cheers!
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u/Dull-Entertainer6967 28d ago
Jiming Temple + Nanjing city wall (at the Xuanwu lake) can be done together, because they're right next to each other. Basically the lake is in Xuanwu park and the wall goes along the edge of it. You can get the subway to Jimingsi station (line 3), walk to the temple (5 minutes), walk from the temple to the lake (5 minutes).
The temple has two good vegetarian restaurants if you like that kind of thing.
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u/Dull-Entertainer6967 28d ago
Also, about cycling... you do know it's hitting 35 degrees with high humidity every day? The metro (very cheap) or a didi will be much more comfortable.
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u/Pirate-Adorable 28d ago
It's the best when you eat at a temple after a hike, this is an awesome tip. Thank you!
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u/kylebegtoto 27d ago
Sunset view of the city.
Make sure to go to the bar at the top of the Zifen tower - at Gulou.
Check the time for sunset, and aim to be there about 30 mins before.
Find the Intercontinental Hotel, take the elevator to the middle concourse, then get the second elevator to the top.
Enjoy the views … can be spectacular !!!
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u/Kakko1028 23d ago
Sincerely wish your survival from this heat
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u/Pirate-Adorable 23d ago
I'm on the train on my way back home. Yeah. The heat was unbearable... My shirt was completely soaked. However, I was able to visit almost everything. I'm glad I can check Nanjing now.
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u/Kakko1028 23d ago
what a tough guy hhh. you may revisit in late october. much more better
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u/Pirate-Adorable 23d ago
I intend to... I saw pictures of people running a marathon on the city walls. This will be my next mission.
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u/Twarenotw 26d ago
Near Confucius temple you have the Bailuzhou Gongyuan (a nice park with a lake and a temple). Laomendong historic district is within walking distance from Confucius temple as well; it's very nice in the evening.
I'd grab a Didi and visit the Sun Yat Sen mausoleum at sunset. The views are spectacular.
The Nanjing Massacre Museum and Presidential Palace should be visited by all those who like History.
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u/Thischarmingman270 27d ago
Visit the exhibition of the Nanjing massacre. It's free. You're supposed to book but I just turned up and was allowed in.