[Nanjing 1-day tour (join a group in Nanjing)] Presidential Palace + Grand Bao'en Temple Site + Niushoushan

Itinerary

Meeting time: 8:30 AM

Meeting point: At the main entrance of Nanjing Presidential Palace, opposite Nanjing Library (please arrive at the meeting point 10 mins in advance)

Friendly reminder: The guide will confirm the meeting time and location with you one day in advance. Please arrive on time to avoid delaying other guests' itineraries. We will depart punctually without waiting. Guests who fail to arrive on time due to their own reasons will be responsible for the full cost incurred.

8:30 AM Visit the Presidential Office Building

The Nanjing Presidential Palace combines traditional Jiangnan gardens with architectural remains from the modern period of Western influence, boasting a history of over 600 years. Its history dates back to the Guide Marquis' Mansion and the Han Prince's Mansion in the early Ming Dynasty. During the Qing Dynasty, it served as the Jiangning Weaving Bureau and the Governor-General's Office of Liangjiang, and served as a temporary residence during southern tours. After the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom established its capital in Tianjing (present-day Nanjing), it expanded upon this site. On January 1, 1912, the Provisional President was sworn in here, and the palace became the Presidential Palace, and later the Nanjing Presidential Palace.

10:30 AM Visit Grand Bao'en Temple Heritage Park

The Grand Baoen Temple Heritage and Scenic Area is located outside Nanjing's Zhonghua Gate, bordering the Outer Qinhuai River to the north, Yuhuatai to the south, 1865 Creative Park to the east, and Yuhua Road to the west. Grand Baoen Temple is one of China's oldest Buddhist temples. Its predecessor was Jianchu Temple and Ashoka Pagoda, built during the Chiwu era (238–250 AD) of the Eastern Wu dynasty. It was China's second temple after Luoyang's White Horse Temple and the first Buddhist temple established in southern China. It is known as one of the "Three Great Temples of Jinling," along with Linggu Temple and Tianjie Temple, overseeing hundreds of other temples.

12:00 PM - Lunch not included

1:15 PM Take the Qinhuai River Boat Tour to explore the Outer Qinhuai River. If the boat tour is canceled due to force majeure, such as a typhoon or tidal bore, the guide will refund the corresponding discount for the cruise.

The Qinhuai River is divided into the Inner Qinhuai River and the Outer Qinhuai River. The Inner Qinhuai River refers to the area around Confucius Temple, while the Outer Qinhuai River encompasses the area around Stone City Park. Explore the streets and alleys or take a boat ride on the Qinhuai River to experience the local customs and people from different perspectives.

2:15 PM Visit the Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone

Please note: Due to the popularity of the peak season, the round-trip electric car fare at Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone is at your own expense. We appreciate your understanding if there is a long wait time.

 Niushou Mountain, also known as Tianque Mountain, gets its name from its two peaks, east and west, which resemble a bull's horns. Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone boasts beautiful scenery and is known as "Spring Niushou." It features ancient Jinling scenic spots like Niushou Yanlan and Zutang Zhenxi, as well as many historical sites such as Yue Fei's Anti-Jin Fortress and Zheng He Cultural Park.

6:00 PM Free time at Confucius Temple and Qinhuai River Scenic Belt.

The Confucius Temple, originally built during the Song Dynasty, is located on Gongyuan Street on the north bank of the Qinhuai River. It was initially a place to worship Confucius, and was later destroyed and rebuilt multiple times. It is known as one of China's Four Great Confucian Temples, along with the Beijing Confucius Temple, Qufu Confucius Temple, and Jilin Confucius Temple, and is also a major attraction in the Confucius Temple-Qinhuai River Scenic Belt.

The tour ends at 7:00 PM with group dispersal on-site. You may enjoy Nanjing's local snacks on your own.

Please note: The itinerary below is for reference only. The guide will adjust the actual visiting order based on traffic conditions and attraction queues on the day. During weekends, peak season, and holidays, if there are large crowds, traffic jams, or other force majeure factors, the visiting and end times will be extended. We appreciate your understanding.

Friendly reminder

The Presidential Palace is closed every Monday (except holidays). During this time, the itinerary will be changed to visit Nanjing Yuhuatai in the morning and Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum attraction in the afternoon.

1. The memorial hall and tomb chamber of Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum are closed for maintenance on Mondays, or if you arrive later than 5:00 PM due to peak season traffic, you can only visit certain areas. Please be aware.

2. If, during the peak tourist season and public holidays at Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, you are unable to visit due to force majeure factors such as large crowds, or if group tickets are fully booked, the attraction will be forfeited.

3. As Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum is a free attraction, no refund is applicable. We appreciate your understanding.

inclusions

Tickets: General admission tickets for all listed attractions in the itinerary.

Transportation: Transportation vehicles will be arranged based on the actual number of travelers joining the tour, ensuring one seat per person

Guide: Local Chinese-speaking guide service (guide service is not included during transfers or free time).

Children: Children under 1.4m (exclusive) only include transportation and guide service fees; all other costs are the same as adults.

Not included

Admission ticket: Optional activities (fees excluded) and additional costs for small attractions or shuttle buses within the attraction.

Meals: Meals not included in the itinerary are at your own expense.