Things to Do in Nanjing
Top attractions, best neighborhoods to wander, and the food you shouldn't skip in Nanjing, China — 2026 traveler picks.
Top places to see
Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum
Grand marble mausoleum of Republic of China founder — Purple Mountain. Free entry, advance registration. 3 hours. UNESCO-adjacent site.
Confucius Temple (Fuzimiao)
Historic Confucian temple + surrounding traditional Chinese cultural district. Free walking. Best evenings with lanterns. 2 hours.
Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum (UNESCO)
UNESCO-listed Ming Dynasty imperial tomb (1381) on Purple Mountain. CNY 70 entry. 90 min. Pre-Forbidden City architecture.
Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall
Sombre + important memorial to 1937 Nanjing Massacre. Free entry, advance registration. 2 hours. Highly recommended for historical context.
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Things to do in Nanjing
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Nanjing salted duck (yanshuiya — city dish). Duck blood + vermicelli soup. Xiaolongbao (Nanjing-style soup dumplings). Dried tofu (fried in sesame oil). Osmanthus + rice cakes. Nanjing Beer.
Local tip
NKG is 40km SE of Nanjing centre. Metro Line S1 (Airport Express) opened 2014 — direct to Nanjing South Railway Station in 35 min for CNY 7-9. DiDi CNY 100-160 standard. Nanjing is one of China's "Four Great Ancient Capitals" — served as capital during 10 dynasties. UNESCO Ming Xiaoling tomb + Confucius Temple + WW2 history. For 6h layovers: Confucius Temple + Nanjing City Wall. For 12+ hours: add Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum + Purple Mountain area. Rich cultural + historical significance.
Where to stay
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