Things to do in Nanjing

Niushou Mountain is vast, with numerous photogenic spots. It's truly breathtaking; you have to experience it in person to fully appreciate its awe-inspiring grandeur. The park's facilities are quite good, with escalators at higher elevations. It's also a great destination for families with parents.

As expected of a top-tier zoo in China, the crowds during the National Day holiday were terrifying, but it's definitely worth a visit. It offers a unique zoo concept, like a zoo built in a forest. Whether you see the animals you want to see depends entirely on luck. We chose to enter and exit from the south gate. Due to limited time, we didn't see too much, but we were still extremely satisfied. We even saw the newly arrived Simba family.

Lots to see, well laid out and a cafe on the top floor. Clean and well organised. The film-set-esque recreation is thoroughly believable and very cool. Other exhibits are well curated. I'd say by 11am... On a Sunday, it's packed to the hilt. I think I'd avoid Sundays altogether. Midweek, early. Oh and next to the museum is a Streetfood market when you're done. They have lots of temporary exhibits too.

The Confucius Temple and Jiangnan Examination Hall along the Qinhuai River in Nanjing offer stunning nighttime views. A stroll through them in the gentle autumn breeze is incredibly pleasant. There are free performances and some attractions that charge admission, so you can choose what to do. In short, anyone visiting Nanjing should definitely check them out.

The Qinhuai River, stretching for ten miles, is a hub of culture. Lanterns reflect on the water, and painted boats glide across the waves. On one side lies the thousand-year-old cultural heritage of the Confucius Temple and the Jiangnan Examination Hall, while on the other side are the bustling streets, snacks, and lively atmosphere of the city. Elegance and popular culture blend together here, and the night view of Nanjing unfolds along the riverbank.

I think this is definitely worth the visit. I went on a very rainy day but it was still enjoyable. Maybe worth it to pay for the tourist shuttle, I did a lot of walking, but also not necessary

It's definitely worth a visit. The Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum is a World Heritage Site, covering a very large area, so you can spend a long time exploring it. Inside, there's a plum blossom forest where you can see plum blossoms in spring; there are also large areas of ginkgo and osmanthus trees, which are fragrant in autumn. Highly recommended! Inside, there's a stone statue path and the Xiaoling Mausoleum itself, where you can experience the charm of traditional culture!

The Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum Scenic Area, located on Zijin Mountain in Nanjing, is the tomb of Dr. Sun Yat-sen and a national 5A-level scenic area. Admission to the mausoleum is free. As the core of the Zhongshan Scenic Area, it is not only a memorial site but also a masterpiece of modern architectural art. Its unique architectural style: the overall plan is shaped like a "Liberty Bell," symbolizing the awakening of the people. There are 392 stone steps from the archway to the tomb chamber, symbolizing the 392 million people in China at that time. The core attractions are concentrated here: the Bo'ai Archway, the mausoleum gate, the stele pavilion, the sacrificial hall, and the tomb chamber. Surrounding these are auxiliary buildings such as the Music Stage, the Liuhui Pavilion, and the Meiling Palace.

You can have 2 options to visit the baorn temple- during the day and in the evening. We went during the daytime. I am impressed of the design and the decorations. There is even the lying buddha. People are allowed to go up the temple and don't worry there is an elevator.

A night cruise on the eastern section of the Qinhuai River was passable, but not breathtaking. In terms of lighting and color, it paled in comparison to the old streets of Tangshan's Hetou area; in terms of picturesque streetscapes, it fell short of the commercialized ancient towns of Jiangnan. It's a pity that the historical and cultural heritage of the Qinhuai River was wasted, as the only decent presentation was the crude and superficial electronic commentary. The price of 120 yuan isn't outrageous, but it certainly doesn't offer value for money. The management of the cruise ships was also rather lax; the day and night cruises were held consecutively, yet the prices differed significantly. Catching one of the last few day cruises, the 40-minute ride was roughly the same as the first few dozen night cruises, and you didn't have to wait in long lines at the dock like night cruise passengers.