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Nanjing! Nanjing! A Dreamy Journey

Still debating where to travel? Nanjing is the perfect choice! 🎉 This ancient capital of the Six Dynasties is like a walking history textbook. Qinhuai Lanterns 🌉, Zhongshan Pine Waves 🌲... every snapshot tells a thousand-year story! This guide will take you through the must-see highlights in 3 days—just save it and you’re set! ⏳ Essential Pre-Trip Checklist: ✅ Documents: ID card + student ID (half price, such a steal!) 👗 Outfit Guide: April-May: Light jacket + Hanfu (perfect for photos) 👘 June-August: Sun protection trio (sunglasses + hat + arm sleeves) 🕶️ September-October: Knitwear + Martin boots 👢 November-March: Down jacket + scarf 🧣 🛍️ Others: Power bank (under 20,000mAh), umbrella ☂️ (Nanjing weather changes fast), thermos (super handy for refilling water at attractions) 🏨 Accommodation Guide: 【Confucius Temple Area】Top pick! 📌 📍 Location: Gongyuan Street by Qinhuai River 💡 Advantages: Walkable to Qinhuai night tour, late-night snacks available 💰 Price range: 300-800 RMB/night 【Xinjiekou Business District】Transport hub 🚇 📍 Location: Intersection of Metro Lines 1 & 2 💡 Advantages: Convenient everywhere, lots of malls and food options 🍜 Top 4 Must-Eats: 1️⃣ The ultimate Duck Blood Vermicelli Soup 【Huíwèi】🥇 📍 Address: No. 2 Shiziqiao, Hunan Road ⏰ Hours: 9:00-21:00 ✨ Soup so fresh you’ll stomp your feet! Even better with chili oil 2️⃣ Local favorite Salted Duck 【Zhang Yun】🦆 📍 Address: 236 Shengzhou Road ⏰ Hours: 6:30-19:00 ✨ Vacuum packed to take away! Best souvenir gift 3️⃣ Juicy Potstickers 【Li Ji】🔥 📍 Address: No. 1 Dading Alley ⏰ Hours: 5:30-19:30 ✨ 9 RMB for two! Don’t forget the beef soup 4️⃣ Original Sweet Taro Stalks 【Lianhu】🍡 📍 Address: 24 Gongyuan West Street ⏰ Hours: 8:00-20:00 ✨ Red bean glutinous rice balls are also amazing! 🎯 Three-Day Walking Itinerary: DAY 1️⃣ Through Ming and Qing Dynasties ☀️ Morning: Confucius Temple (free) 📍 Gongyuan Street, Qinhuai District ⏰ Open all day 📸 Activities: Imperial Examination Museum + Hanfu experience (rental 80 RMB/hour) 🌇 Afternoon: Qinhuai Painted Boat (80 RMB) 📍 Board at Panchi Wharf ⏰ 9:00-21:00 ✨ Choose the 5 PM slot! Watch the interplay of light and shadow 🌃 Evening: Laomendong (free) 📍 Jianzi Alley, Qinhuai District ✨ Must-eats: Jiang Youji potstickers + Xiao Zheng crispy sesame cakes DAY 2️⃣ Republic of China Era Vibes ⛰️ Morning: Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum (free, reservation required) 📍 Zhongshan Scenic Area, Xuanwu District ⏰ 8:00-17:00 (closed Mondays) ❗ Reservation tip: Book 3 days in advance via WeChat "Zhongshan Scenic Area" 🍚 Lunch: Nanjing Dapai Dang 📍 Commercial Street near Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum Signature dishes: Meiling porridge + King’s roast duck bun 🏯 Afternoon: Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum (65 RMB) 📍 South foot of Zhongshan Mountain ⏰ 6:30-18:30 📸 Photo spots: Stone Elephant Road + Red Mansion Art Garden DAY 3️⃣ Artsy Adventure 🏛️ Morning: Nanjing Museum (free, reservation required) 📍 321 Zhongshan East Road ⏰ 9:00-17:00 ✨ The Republic of China exhibit instantly transports you into "Romance in the Rain"! 🌅 Afternoon: Xuanwu Lake (free) 📍 No. 1 Xuanwu Lane ⏰ Open all day 🚣‍♀️ Boating tip: Four-person electric boat 140 RMB/hour 💡 Hard-earned Tips: 1️⃣ All museums closed on Mondays!! 2️⃣ Take it easy on the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum steps (10 RMB sightseeing shuttle available) 3️⃣ Bring allergy medicine in March-April (plane tree fluff alert) 4️⃣ Electronic guides recommended at attractions (cheaper than live guides) Which spot in Nanjing do you most want to visit? Tap below and tell me! Save 🌟 and like ❤️ this guide to never get lost~ Check-in
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