Average Cost: CNY 150 | Nanjing 3-Day Travel Guide Outline

Yushe Art Homestay (Nanjing Confucius Temple Branch) | 3-Day Nanjing Travel and Photo Guide Every inch of Nanjing, with its charm along the Qinhuai River and the vicissitudes of the ancient capital of six dynasties, is worth savoring. If you want to immerse yourself in the history and everyday life of this city, why not use [Yushe Art Homestay (Nanjing Confucius Temple Branch)] as a base to start a three-day trip that combines cultural exploration and artistic photography? --- Homestay Highlights: Art and Convenience Coexist The homestay is located on the 3rd floor of Sufa Building, 334 Hongwu Road, Qinhuai District, just a 3-minute walk from Zhangfuyuan Station on Metro Line 1, providing convenient transportation to Nanjing's core attractions. In terms of design, the homestay is themed with "artistic healing". The rooms are decorated with contemporary art paintings and vintage furniture. Some room types have floor-to-ceiling windows and viewing balconies, offering a panoramic view of the old city. In terms of facilities, details such as smart home appliances, high-speed Wi-Fi, and a free minibar (including local specialty drinks) highlight the quality. --- Three-Day Itinerary Day 1: Qinhuai Scenery, Ancient Charm Photography - Morning: Stroll around the Confucius Temple, check in at Jiangnan Examination Hall and Wuyi Lane, and feel the poetry of the "Ten Mile Qinhuai River". The homestay is only a 15-minute walk from the Confucius Temple. You can also visit the Zhonghua Gate Castle along the way. - Afternoon: Book a Chinese-style travel photography session with the homestay's partner (recommended to take photos in Laomendong), rent a Ming Dynasty Hanfu (approx. CNY 200/day), and capture the ancient charm between the blue bricks and gray tiles. - Evening: Stay overnight on the Qinhuai River, take a painted boat to enjoy the lights, and then taste duck blood vermicelli soup or salted duck near the homestay to experience the authentic Nanjing flavor. Day 2: Historical Review, Dialogue with Landscape - Morning: Take Metro Line 2 directly to Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, climb to the top to overlook the panoramic view of Zijin Mountain, and then visit the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum Shinto stone carvings to feel the royal atmosphere of the Ming Dynasty. - Afternoon: Transfer to the Presidential Palace, travel through the storms of the Republic of China, and go to Xuanwu Lake for a boat trip in the evening to watch the sunset shining on the Ming City Wall. - Evening: Return to the homestay, enjoy the free good night dessert, or go to Xinjiekou business district to experience the modernity of Nanjing. Day 3: Literary Stroll, City Memory - Morning: Check in at Librairie Avant-Garde (Wutaishan Main Store), send a postcard at the "Most Beautiful Bookstore in China", and then ride to Yihua Road to feel the tranquility of the Republic of China embassy district. - Afternoon: Visit Jiming Temple, enjoy cherry blossoms in spring and ginkgo in autumn, and climb the Medicine Buddha Pagoda to overlook Xuanwu Lake. Don't miss the "cherry blossom cake" in the temple's vegetarian restaurant. - Before returning: Select Yuhua tea and Nanjing brocade handicrafts at the local market downstairs of the homestay to draw a successful conclusion to the trip. --- Travel Photography and Food Tips 1. Travel Photography Service: The homestay can book cooperative photographers on behalf of guests. It is recommended to take photos in ancient-style scenes such as Laomendong and Bailuzhou Park. The package price is approx. CNY 200–600/person, including makeup and retouching. 2. Food Map: For breakfast, it is recommended to try the customized Nanjing morning tea provided by the homestay (duck oil sesame cake with red bean dumplings). For lunch and dinner, you can try **Nanjing Impressions** in the Shuiyoucheng business district, or **Sweet Osmanthus Flavored Taro and Water Chestnut** in Kexiang. 3. Transportation Tips: Metro Line 1 directly reaches Nanjing Station and Nanjing South Railway Station. There are plenty of shared bicycles around the homestay, which are suitable for short-distance cycling. --- Yushe Art Homestay connects the classical and modern Nanjing with the concept of "living in art". The three-day itinerary can not only deeply touch history, but also engrave exclusive memories through travel photography. Whether it is the sound of oars and lights on the Qinhuai River, or the verdant layers of Zijin Mountain, Nanjing can always unfold a flowing picture of thousands of years for you in the lens and footsteps.