# One-Day Tour in Nanjing｜Unlock the History and Vibrancy of Jinling City

One-Day Tour in Nanjing｜Unlock the History and Vibrancy of Jinling City Overall route: Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum (morning) → Nanjing Museum (afternoon) → Laomendong (evening) → Confucius Temple Qinhuai Scenic Area (night) 🌄 First Stop: Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum (08:00-10:30) **Image**: Public real scene photo from the internet (recommended to choose a panoramic view of the 392 steps bathed in early morning sunlight with the distant Purple Mountain ridges, source can be marked as "Xiaohongshu/Trip.com Travel Public Material") Highlights As a classic work in the history of modern Chinese architecture, the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum is built with blue glazed tiles and white granite, shaped like a "warning bell," paying tribute to the revolutionary spirit. Climbing the steps offers an unparalleled view overlooking the entire city of Nanjing. When the morning mist has not yet cleared, the fresh mountain air is refreshing. Avoiding the noon crowds makes for better photos. Tips - Free admission, reservation required in advance via the "Zhongshan Scenic Area" WeChat official account - There are 392 steps from Bo'ai Square to the Memorial Hall, comfortable shoes are recommended - Nearby you can visit the Music Stage (feed the pigeons), about a 10-minute walk 📜 Second Stop: Nanjing Museum (11:30-14:00) **Image**: Public real scene photo from the internet (recommended to choose a panoramic view of the Republic of China era street or close-ups of artifacts in the special exhibition hall, source can be marked as "Official release by Nanjing Museum/Public cultural tourism material") Highlights One of China’s top three museums, with over 430,000 cultural relics ranging from ancient stone tools to Ming and Qing dynasty cloud brocade, from heavy bronze artifacts to Republic of China street scenes, offering a one-stop journey through millennia. The Republic of China Pavilion is a must-visit—retro trams, old post offices, rickshaws, every photo looks like a vintage film; the special exhibition’s "Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove Brick Painting" and "Golden Cicada Jade Leaf" are treasures of the museum. Tips - Free admission, reserve 1-3 days in advance via the "Nanjing Museum" WeChat official account (closed on Mondays) - Renting an audio guide (20 RMB/device) is recommended to avoid missing the stories behind the artifacts - There is a restaurant inside the museum, offering cost-effective lunch options 🏮 Third Stop: Laomendong (14:30-17:30) **Image**: Public real scene photo from the internet (recommended to choose alleys with blue bricks and black tiles paired with red lanterns, or close-ups of plum blossom cakes on the street, source can be marked as "Trip.com Travel/Dianping public user photos") Highlights An old Nanjing neighborhood with more local life atmosphere than Confucius Temple, preserving the architectural layout of the Ming and Qing dynasties. The alleys hide many treasure snacks: Lu’s plum blossom cake, Jiang Youji duck blood vermicelli, Shen’s stinky tofu, making it very pleasant to eat and stroll. The Vanguard Bookstore Junhui Book House and the Deyun Club Nanjing branch are also located here, perfect for resting and enjoying a cross-talk performance after walking. Tips - Free to enter, some small shops require purchase for entry - Wearing new Chinese style or Hanfu is more fitting for the neighborhood’s style for photos - Lanterns light up at dusk, creating the best light and shadow effects 🚢 Fourth Stop: Confucius Temple Qinhuai Scenic Area (18:00-20:30) **Image**: Public real scene photo from the internet (recommended to choose the Qinhuai River night view, with painted boats passing the brightly lit riverbanks, source can be marked as "Xiaohongshu public travel photos/Nanjing Cultural Tourism Bureau official promotional images") Highlights "The ten-mile Qinhuai, flowing for a thousand years," the night on the Qinhuai River is the soul—lights on both banks reflect on the water, painted boats shuttle by, and the occasional sound of Pingtan storytelling instantly evokes the poetic scene of "smoke veiling cold water, moon veiling sand." After the stroll, you can visit Jiangnan Examination Hall to feel the profound ancient imperial examination culture. Tips - Confucius Temple is free, but Jiangnan Examination Hall/Dacheng Hall and other attractions require tickets - Night tours on Qinhuai River painted boats are recommended (80 RMB/person) for a better experience - Street snacks are relatively expensive; you can return to Laomendong or downtown for dining ✨ One-Day Tour Summary This route balances historical depth and local vibrancy, with a well-paced rhythm, suitable for first-time visitors to Nanjing. Transportation is recommended by subway plus taxi (take Metro Line 2 from Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum to Nanjing Museum, walk about 15 minutes from Laomendong to Confucius Temple), avoiding rushing and leaving enough time to enjoy the slow pace of Jinling City～