Nanjing Day Tour with with Train Station Transfers

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Nanjing (1 Day)

Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, Confucius Temple-Qinhuai Scenic Area

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Day 1 Nanjing Arrival | Train Station Transfers, Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, Confucius Temple-Qinhuai Scenic Area

Upon your arrival at Nanjing Train Station, you will be picked up and driven to the Zhongshan Scenic Area to begin a day of exploring Nanjing’s most iconic landmarks.

First, visit the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, the resting place of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the founding father of the Republic of China. This immense, solemn site is a masterpiece of architecture, blending traditional Chinese and Western styles. You will enter through the grand Archway of Universal Love, then walk up the ceremonial staircase of 392 steps, representing Dr. Sun’s lifelong journey and national ideals. At the top stands the solemn memorial hall, housing a marble statue of Dr. Sun and offering panoramic views over the forested mountain and Nanjing city.

After that, you will proceed to the nearby Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, the tomb of the Hongwu Emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang, the founder of the Ming Dynasty. As a UNESCO World Heritage site, it holds immense historical weight. Your experience will include walking the famous Sacred Way, an impressive avenue lined with pairs of massive stone animals and military figures, which gracefully winds through the landscape, setting the imperial standard for tomb construction for centuries.

In the afternoon, head back to the city to visit the Presidential Palace. This complex served as the official headquarters of the Republic of China government and has a layered history spanning over 600 years, from the Ming and Qing dynasties to the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom and the Nationalist government. You will tour the blend of classical Chinese gardens and Western-style offices, feeling the weight of the many pivotal moments in modern Chinese history that unfolded within its walls.

Lastly, visit the Confucius Temple - Qinhuai Scenic Area, the historic and cultural center of Nanjing. The area is built around the Confucius Temple (Fuzimiao), one of China’s earliest temples honoring Confucius and a symbol of traditional learning and ceremony. Walk through charming riverside streets lined with lanterns, traditional architecture, and local snacks, then enjoy scenic views along the Qinhuai River, known as the “Mother River of Nanjing.”

After the tour, you will be transferred to the train station for your departure.

Thank you for choosing Asia Odyssey Travel for your Nanjing tour, and we are always here working for you and hope to see you again for your next trip to China/Asia!

Dining:

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Accommodation:

Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing

Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, Nanjing

Nanjing Presidential Palace

Confucius Temple- Qinhuai Scenic Area

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Price: What’s Included & What’s Excluded

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The above price is based on a private tour for 2 people. Price varies depending on travel date, group size, hotel class, program in your itinerary and possible fluctuation of currency exchange rate.

What’s Included?

Experienced drivers & air-conditioned vehicles

Professional licensed English-speaking local guide

Hotel accommodation with breakfasts

Domestic flights (economy class) or high-speed trains (second class) listed in the itinerary

Admission tickets, activities, meals listed in the itinerary

Accident insurance

Our service from tour planning, handling, operational and finishing your trip

What’s Excluded?

International airfares

Entry visa fees

Personal expenses

Single room supplement

Recommended optional activities

Arrival/departure flights or train on the first and last day

Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers

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The above itinerary is the sample one that most travelers would go like that. The tour can be customized based on your likes, interests and budget. At the same time, if you want to extend this tour, just tell us your favored destinations and things to do. Our professional travel experts will redesign the trip totally for you and your group at the best price. Tell us your ideas now >>

Transportation

In a private tour, it means you will transfer to the tourist attractions in one city by private vehicle. The private car we selected is spacious, comfortable and air-conditioned. And the driver we use are very experienced. As for traveling between two destinations, we use domestic flights (economy seat) or high speed trains (second class seat, usually less than 6 hours). The local guides and drivers will pick you up at the airport/train stations, and escort you to the hotel.

Meals

“B” stands for breakfast. You will have it at your hotel in the morning.

“L” stands for lunch. The restaurants we will arrange for you are all designated tourist restaurants approved by local tourist administration bureau. All are in good sanitary conditions. Your guide will assist you with ordering the dishes.

“D” means dinner. All dinners are excluded in the itinerary. You have the chance to taste some authentic Chinese food and local snacks.

If you have special dietary requirements (vegetarian, halal, kosher, Indian, or gluten-free), please let us know before your booking. We will try our best to take care of you.

Accommodation & Hotel Condition for Your China Tour

Have a good sleep everyday is very important during your China tour. In a private tour, you can decide on your own which hotel class you want - luxury 5 star, comfortable 4-star or economic 3-star.

All the hotels in each destination we selected are at good location, close to commercial street or tourist attractions. And, all the hotels we use have a business relationship for many years and they have windows, air-conditioners, hot water, showers, wifi to ensure you luxury and comfortable sleep experience. The staff can speak English and they will provide you the high quality service. If you have any requirements, you can ask them to help.

Latest Nanjing Tours Reviews from Our Customers

Discover what our customers are saying about the latest Nanjing Tours. Browse through their recent reviews and feedback on tour arrangements, guides, transportation, attractions, dining, hotels, and detailed itineraries to plan your own unforgettable China tour. View All Customers Reviews >>

Larry Wong

America

Huangshan Landscapes and History

Asia Odyssey Travel was the first company to reply to my inquiry regarding a private 4 day tour to Huangshan. My wife and I were travelling to Chongqing and Chengdu with friends for 7 days and wanted to extend our time in China to see the famed Yellow Mountains.

I contacted AOT with a short list of places we wanted to visit, and Catherine Wang at AOT responded with an itinerary and price quote. After a little back and forth and a few tweaks, we were ready to go. I'm glad that we were able to upgrade our hotels in Huangshan City (Crowne Plaza) and on the mountain (Baiyun).

Our local guide, Gary, was knowledgeable about the history, culture, resources, economy, and everything else a tourist might ask about the places he showed us. He paced our hikes on the mountain to our ability and despite rain, showed us breathtaking landscapes. In the ancient villages of Xidi and Hongcun, we got a feel for life in the Ming and Qing dynasties and independent time to wander the back alleys where life continues in present day.

To sum up, AOT gave us a great experience from planning to pick up and departure.

Destination(s): Chongqing

Date of Experience: May 26, 2025

Tour Customized by: Catherine

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AI LEN Teoh

America

We booked a tour with Asia Odyssey

We booked a tour with Asia Odyssey to Xian from 21st April to 27th April 2025. Our domestic flight from Guangzhou to Xian was cancelled a few times due to weather issues and it was a relief to us that our tour guide Lucky and our driver Mr Wang were there waiting for us. All of our tour guides and driver helped make our travel experience a smooth and memorable one. They were all very professional and personal at the same time. The guides explained each site well and were always mindful of our energy level during our travel journey. We were especially thankful to our driver, Mr Wang who was with us for the duration of our visit in Xian. Even though he could not communicate too well in English, we could tell how kind and professional he was. He always asked us if we needed snacks and made sure each of us had bottled water at every tourist stop. He really took great care of us, always so gracious and patient with our family members. Service with a Smile! There were times when we travelling without a guide, Mr Wang always gave us the assurance that he would be there waiting for us upon our return. On our return to Malaysia, Mr Wang took us to the luggage department so we could leave our bags there while we visited the Airport Museum. He even checked with the airport staff on our behalf regarding our check- in details. Last but not least, a big "Thank you" to our travel consultant, Catherine Wang who so patiently and professionally tailored this tour to suit us.

Ms Teoh
Malaysia

Destination(s): Chongqing

Date of Experience: May 17, 2025

Tour Customized by: Catherine

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ShirReen

America

Enjoyable Yunnan trip

Overall, had an enjoyable trip, thanks to Catherine. She was very helpful responding to my questions, check in to see how I was doing during the trip, and responded quickly to an issue encountered during the trip. Thank you to Catherine, and the other tour guides and drivers, for their friendly and warm hospitality. For my next visit to the other cities in China, will reach out to Catherine again.