2 Days Ancient Nanjing Tour with City Highlights
Nanjing
Highlights
- Visit:
- Dr. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum
- Zhonghua Gate
- Confucius Temple
- Qinhuai River
- Presidential Palace
- Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge
- Experience:
- Take a dive into Nanjing's fascinating past at the historical landmarks;
- Know more history about ancient Ming Dynasty, Qing Dynasty and recent China.
Sampling Itinerary Day by Day
Day 1 Nanjing
Upon your arrival, our guide will meet you at the Airport or train station. Or after breakfast, our guide will pick you up at your hotel.
Your first stop today is Dr. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum. Located at the foot of the majestic Purple Mountain, it is the tomb of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the Father of Modern China. Some 392 steps lead to the very entrance in this mausoleum and it is a definite must-see place when you are visiting Nanjing.
Later, you’ll have a great look at Zhonghua Gate which is the biggest castle-style city in China and the most complicated castle in the world. Built from 1366 to 1387, Zhonghua Gate boasts great skill, delicate structure and magnificent scale.
Then, head to Confucius Temple. Built in Song Dynasty, the year of 1034, Nanjing Confucius Temple has a history of about 1000 years. The whole temple covers a huge area, mainly consisting of Confucius Temple, Studying Hall and Gongyuan.
The last scenic spot today is the Qinhuai River to explore the local lifestyle. This river remembers the long history of the town and it is inseparable part of all that is happening in Nanjing. Its bank was very popular during the Qing and Ming Dynasties due to the red lantern alley that was placed there.
Day 2 Nanjing & Nanjing Departure (B)
After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel. Today, you’ll going to visit Presidential Palace. During the 1009 years and from 1840 to 1949, it was the backbone of Chinese military and politics. Now it is a historic site with great importance in modern history of China, also becoming the biggest modern history museums in China.
Later, followed a trip to Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge which is the first double-decker bridge designed for road traffic as well as trains. In 1960s, the bridge was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for “the longest bridge with dual functions of Highway and railway”.
After the tour, transfer to the airport or train station for your departure flight/train. Service ends!
1. This price is for one person, based on a group of 2 adults sharing one standard double-bed room in a comfortable-class hotel and traveling with our private tour package in low seasons. The price will be much lower if your group has 4 or more members.
2. This price is subject to change according to your traveling season, month, and date. There may be huge price increasing during the public Chinese holidays, school summer holidays (usually 2 months, July ~ August), peak tourist seasons or some special dates. (Chinese Public Holidays 2025)
3. Other factors that may change the final tour price include your group size, hotel class, tour activities, real-time exchange rate, and so on.
4. This price is based on the exchange rate USD 1= RMB 7.00. The final price will be based on the exchange rate in effect at the time of agreement with our quotation.
5. This price is only valid from now to March 31, 2026.
6. This price is not the final price until the Confirmation Letter is sent.
7. The items included and excluded in this price are for reference only. The final services included, please refer to the Confirmation Letter sent to you by the travel consultant.
Price Includes:
- English-speaking guide with the professional license as listed in the itinerary.
- Entrance fees and other fees of the scenic spots as listed in the itinerary.
- Yangtze River Cruise ticket as listed in the itinerary.
- Accommodation (comfortable-class) based on two persons sharing one room with twin beds or a double bed.
- Meals as specified with “B” (for breakfast), “L” (for lunch) or “D” (for dinner) in the itinerary.
- Private Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in each city or area by private air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed driver as listed in the itinerary.
- Transportation: Domestic flights (economy class) or trains (second-class seat) as listed in the itinerary.
- Airport / train station pick-up and drop-off service as listed in the itinerary.
- Luggage Transfers between airports, train station and hotels.
- Travel Service Charge of our travel consultant, including the planning, handling, operational and communication charges, etc.
Price Excludes:
- China Visa (We do not offer any visa service or charge any visa-related fee.)
- Scenic spots not listed in the itinerary.
- Optional activities or other sightseeing.
- Accommodation not as listed in the itinerary.
- Meals not listed in the itinerary.
- Flights or trains not as listed in the itinerary.
- Excess Baggage Charges.
- Personal expenses of a purely personal nature such as room service, laundry, drink, Internet charge, WI-FI, fax, telephone call, etc.
- Gratuities or optional tips to guides, drivers, bellboys, etc.
- Travel insurance. Please kindly note that the full coverage travel insurance from your country of origin should be purchased in advance on your own.
Read what other travelers think about this China trip / Yangtze cruise trip. We only accept reviews from actual, confirmed travelers who purchased the tour / activity from us, so you can be sure the reviews are unbiased and authentic.
Dear Wonder
Been swamped since my return. I did a survey form on my last leg with Rita and assumed this will close the chapter.
Overall I will rate 6.5. May I know when did you coordinate the cake?
The Chongqing accommodation is comfortable but away from heart of action and will prefer to stay in jiangbeifang vicinity.
Some of the meals can be better like in cigikou excursion but in all fairness Shery made extra efforts to improve and brought us to a sumptuous lunch on our last day in Chongqing, we appreciate it and also accommodating us on the alipay Weixin administrations. Thumbsup!
Sally from yichang, though short engagement but made an impeccable coordination to transfer our luggages from cruise to land. Thumbsup!
Rita, very hardworking guide with good attitude but lack the details level, I was honest with her in my survey. She took the efforts to adjust our menu, brought us to purchase our winter wear and accompany us after her working hours. Lastly I appreciate her efforts ordering my duffle bag online & made delivery to Changsha.
Simon, short engagement but he was very helpful to get the luggage locker for me.
Lastly you made the difference to coordinate this trip and certainly we will consider to re-engage your company
Cheers
Sherlin
- Sherlin - November 10, 2025‚ ,
Hi Wonder,
It went well. The cruise ship is clean, new and well maintained. Good and prompt service.
The guided tours are varied. Of the 3 tours we went, 1 was excellent, and the other 2 were so so.
Overall the cruise was fine, a tad slow pace for me, but suitable for my dad.
Thanks for your assistance,
Catalina
- Catalina - November 9, 2025‚ ,
Hi Jack.
The Yangtze river cruise was amazing and we enjoyed it immensely. The facilities, service and food onboard the ship was excellent. We appreciated the large cabin room. Very interesting day tours. Unique stunning scenery on the cruise. The cruise was great value.
Thank you for organizing this cruise for us.
Regards
Alan & Chooi
- Alan - November 7, 2025‚ ,
Hi Jack,
How are you doing?
The cruise was good although we did not have great weather. The accommodation was compact but comfortable and a great shower. The food was good and there was a wide variety of Asian and Western options, and the bar was good.
Thanks
- Christopher - November 5, 2025‚ ,
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