Nanjing Local's Must-Play Guide | The Twelve Hours of Jinling Guide

Local Recommendations for Must-Play in Nanjing Nanjing's no-fail itinerary revealed! This native-certified one-day tour of Jinling is a must-have 👏 🌅【Morning】 📍Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum (Free, reservation required) 392 steps symbolize the complete Nine Laws of the Three Principles of the People 👉Early reservation helps avoid crowds 🚇Transport: Metro Line 2, Muxuyuan Station 🦌Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum (70 RMB) Home to the "most beautiful 600-meter" sacred stone elephant road ✨Tips: - Golden ginkgo in autumn and winter mornings - Evening light is perfect for photos 📸Must-shoot: Sacred stone elephants, Sifang City 🕛【Noon】 🥢Food Recommendations: 1️⃣ Xiao Pan Ji Duck Blood Vermicelli Soup (Hongmiao Branch) 📍Address: No. 4, Hongmiao Community, Xuanwu District 💰Average cost: 25 RMB 2️⃣ Li Ji Halal Restaurant (Dading Lane Branch) Must order: Beef potstickers + duck oil crispy pancakes 📍Address: No. 1, Dading Lane, Qinhuai District 💰Average cost: 30 RMB 🌇【Afternoon】 🏞Xuanwu Lake (Free) 👉Tips for visiting: - Rent 4-6 person electric boats (150 RMB/hour) - The cycling route around the lake is 9.8 km long - Recommended entry from Xuanwu Gate and exit from Liberation Gate 🌿Best seasons: Cherry blossoms from March to May / Lotus flowers from June to August 🌃【Evening】 🏮Confucius Temple - Qinhuai River ✨Must-experience night activities: - Dacheng Hall night session (30 RMB ticket) - Painted boat night tour (80 RMB/person) - Photo check-in at Wuyi Lane 🍡Snack recommendations: Huang Qin Ji cold jelly, Jiang You Ji potstickers 🏨Accommodation Recommendations: Xinjiekou Business District (super convenient for travel) Recommended hotels: 1️⃣ Jinling Hotel 📍Address: No. 2 Hanzhong Road, Gulou District 2️⃣ Greenland Intercontinental Hotel 📍Address: No. 1 Zhongshan North Road, Gulou District ⚠️Avoidance Tips: - Souvenirs in scenic spots have low cost performance - Do not take unlicensed roadside taxis - Prepare non-slip shoes for rainy days