2-Day Autumn Tour Guide for Nanjing: Miss It and Wait a Year

Here comes the treasure route for a 2-day autumn trip in Nanjing! Golden phoenix tree leaves fall all over the ground, enjoy the ancient street charm at Laomendong at night, then take a boat ride along the Qinhuai River by Confucius Temple to admire the night view. The autumn night breeze is full of romance, and this guide will help you explore it all! -- 🗺️ Itinerary: Day 1: Nanjing Presidential Palace -> Confucius Temple Qinhuai Scenic Area -> Laomendong Archway Step into the Nanjing Presidential Palace to feel the historical changes, then enjoy the dazzling night view of the Qinhuai River at Confucius Temple, and finally stroll around the Laomendong Archway to experience the ancient charm. Day 2: Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum Scenic Area -> Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum -> Meiling Palace -> Music Stage -> Linggu Temple Visit Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum to pay tribute to the great man, walk through Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum to feel the royal grandeur, explore Meiling Palace to appreciate the Republic of China style, listen to the melodious pigeon sounds at the Music Stage, and finally visit Linggu Temple to seek Zen. 🛫 Departure Day: Pack your bags, take full memories with you, head to the airport/train station, and end your pleasant trip to Nanjing~ -- Must-visit Attractions: Nanjing Presidential Palace 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Address: No. 292 Changjiang Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province ⏰ Opening Hours: Closed all day on Mondays ⏳ Duration: 2-3 hours 🌆 A landmark building blending Chinese and Western styles, an important site of modern history. Confucius Temple Qinhuai Scenic Area 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Address: No. 53 Gongyuan West Street, Qinhuai District, Nanjing ⏰ Opening Hours: Open all day ⏳ Duration: 2-4 hours 🌃 Along the Qinhuai River, beside Confucius Temple, ancient charm with a sea of lanterns, enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Ten-Mile Qinhuai. Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Address: Within Zhongshan Scenic Area, at the foot of Zhu Peak, Dulongfu, South Slope of Zhongshan Mountain, Xuanwu District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province ⏰ Opening Hours: February 1 - November 30, 06:30-18:30 ⏳ Duration: 2-4 hours 🍂 The spirit way is winding and deep, with exquisite stone carvings; the ginkgo and red maple in autumn are a spectacular sight. -- Tips: 1️⃣ Don’t buy specialties in the Confucius Temple area! Rainflower tea and salted duck are more cost-effective in traditional places, with prices dropping by 30%📉 2️⃣ For duck blood vermicelli soup, trust Xiao Pan Ji; the broth is so rich it sticks to your lips, don’t shake your hand with the chili oil🌶️💥 3️⃣ In November, the phoenix tree avenue is covered in golden leaves, but the temperature difference between morning and night is large; layering a thin down jacket and scarf is the best way to stay warm🧣❄️ 4️⃣ Linggu Temple’s vegetarian noodles sell out by 3 PM, so get there early! Remember to stir the osmanthus sugar taro shoots before eating🍜🌼 5️⃣ Locals speak fast; when asking for directions, don’t get thrown off by “Ah, want chili oil?”🤣🗺️ -- All the treasure private tour tips for Nanjing are here. What are you waiting for? Click the homepage to unlock more exciting itineraries!