Nanjing 3-Day Budget Travel Guide

The ultimate budget travel guide for Nanjing is here! Explore Jinling City in 3 days and 2 nights with just 2500 RMB💕 No pitfalls + complete budget allocation + super detailed itinerary👇 💸【Money-Saving Tips】 Accommodation: 700 RMB (Economy hotels in Xinjiekou/Fuzimiao) - Address: Near 88 Huaihai Road Transportation: 400 RMB (10 RMB per day on average for the subway is enough) Meals: 600 RMB (Guide to 15 must-try snack shops) Tickets: 600 RMB (All spent wisely!) Pocket money: 200 RMB (Souvenirs + little surprises) 🚗【Perfect 3-Day Route】 Day 1⃣️ Zhongshan Scenic Area Walking Day⛰️ ☀️Morning: Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum (Free! 8:00-17:00) - A must-visit in Nanjing! 392 steps to the top, super impressive 🍜Noon: Restaurant near Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum (50 RMB/person) - Must-eat: Duck blood vermicelli soup + salted duck 🌆Afternoon: Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum (65 RMB 6:30-18:30) - Jinshui Bridge and red walls are perfect for photos! 🌌Afternoon: Purple Mountain Observatory (14 RMB 8:30-17:30) - China’s oldest observatory! Star gazing is amazing 🌃Evening: Fuzimiao Qinhuai River (0 RMB, boat ride 100 RMB) - The night view is stunning! Walk along Gongyuan West Street No. 53 until your legs are tired Day 2⃣️ History and Culture Walking Day📚 ☀️Morning: Nanjing Museum (Free, reservation required) - The Republic of China exhibition hall is a photo hotspot 🍛Noon: Restaurant near Presidential Palace (60 RMB/person) - Authentic Nanjing Da Pai Dang! 🏛️Afternoon: Presidential Palace (40 RMB 8:30-18:00) - A must-visit for modern history fans! 🌆Evening: Laomendong (Free) - A must-visit spot for artsy youth Day 3⃣️ Leisure Check-in Day🍃 ☀️Morning: Jiming Temple (20 RMB 7:00-17:00) - Stunning during cherry blossom season 🍜Noon: Popular noodle shop (50 RMB/person) 🌊Afternoon: Mochou Lake (Free) - Boat rental 30 RMB/hour 🛍️Evening: 1912 District - Artsy cafes perfect for photos ⚠️【Super Useful Tips】 1. Metro Line 2 connects all the attractions 2. For food streets, look for Mingwailang + Kexiang 3. Cherry blossom season in March-April is breathtaking 4. Museums are closed on Mondays, don’t go in vain 5. Souvenirs: choose Osmanthus duck + Yuhua tea