Explore Nanjing in a day! You won't believe these hidden gems!

If you have enough time, you can follow this route and finish it in a day! Confucius Temple and Qinhuai River (9:00–11:00) Starting point: Around 9:00 am, go to Confucius Temple, wander around, and enjoy the ancient architecture. There are not many people in the morning, so you can quietly enjoy the traditional culture of Nanjing. Then: Walk to Qinhuai River, the scenery along the river is beautiful, and it is recommended to stay here for about an hour. You can sit by the river, drink tea, and enjoy the scenery on both sides of the river. Laomendong (11:00–12:30) Laomendong: It takes about 10–15 minutes to walk from Qinhuai River. There are ancient streets and many snacks, suitable for wandering around. You can eat something here and look at the handicrafts in the shops. Pilusi Temple (13:00–14:00) Pilusi Temple: Depart from Laomendong at about 12:30 pm, take a taxi or bus to Pilusi Temple. The temple is a bit far from the city center, and it takes about 20–30 minutes by car. Visit the Arhat Hall, get a divination lot, and enjoy the tranquility of the temple. An hour is enough, the temple is not big, but it is very quiet. Zhongshan Scenic Area (14:30–17:30) Zhongshan Scenic Area: Depart from Pilusi Temple, take a taxi for about 20–30 minutes to Zhongshan Scenic Area. The scenic area is large, and it is recommended to reserve at least 3 hours. First go to Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, walk around, and then go to Linggu Scenic Area. You can quickly walk around the Music Stage, which takes about 2 hours. If you have the energy, you can go to see the surrounding natural scenery, the overall scenery of Zhongshan is very good. Donglushan Guanyin Temple (18:30–20:00) Donglushan Guanyin Temple: This place is a bit far from the city center, it is recommended to depart from Zhongshan at 5:30 pm, take a high-speed train to Lishui Station (about 15 minutes), and then take a taxi to the temple, about 10 minutes. The temple is free, the air is fresh at night, and it is especially suitable for meditation. If it is still early, you can walk around the temple and enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the night. St. Paul's Church (20:30–21:30) If you still have time, you can go to St. Paul's Church. The church is a little far from the city center, but its history and architectural style are worth seeing. However, pay attention to the opening hours of St. Paul's Church, the worship time is fixed, it is best to check if you can catch it. Summary: 13. 9:00–11:00 Confucius Temple & Qinhuai River 14. 11:00–12:30 Laomendong 15. 13:00–14:00 Pilusi Temple 16. 14:30–17:30 Zhongshan Scenic Area 17. 18:30–20:00 Donglushan Guanyin Temple 18. 20:30–21:30 St. Paul's Church If you have enough time, you can complete the above route in one day, and it will not be too rushed. The main thing is to walk and stop, and enjoy the atmosphere of each attraction.