Nanjing Travel Guide: Ancient Capital Charm & Culinary Delights

🔹📸 Must-Visit Attractions 🔸 1. 🌠Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum🌠 (Free) - Nanjing's landmark. Climb 392 steps to overlook Purple Mountain and experience Republic of China history. - 📍Transport: Take Metro Line 2 to Muxuyuan Station. Best visited in the morning for fewer crowds. 2. 🔸Confucius Temple - Qinhuai River🔸 (Free, night cruise from ¥80) - Stunning night views! Experience the poetic ambiance of "Ten-Mile Qinhuai" amid lantern-lit scenery. - 🍡 Nearby eats: Lianhu Dessert Shop (red bean rice balls), Jiang Youji Beef Pan-Fried Dumplings. 3. ✨️Laomendong✨️ (Free) - Ming-Qing style district with artsy shops and food, quieter than Confucius Temple. - 📸 Photo spots: DeYun Society entrance, rose-filled alley under the city wall. 4. Nanjing Museum🕋 (Free, booking required) - One of China's top 3 museums. Don’t miss the Republic of China exhibit for a vintage Nanjing vibe. 5. 🎆Jiming Temple🎆 (¥10, ¥15 during cherry blossom season) - Nanjing's oldest temple. Cherry blossom avenue in spring is picturesque—great for love prayers! 6. 🌈Xuanwu Lake🌈 (Free) - Perfect for sunset strolls or boating. A favorite local leisure spot. --- ❣️ 🍜 Nanjing Food Bucket List 🍜 - ❣️Must-Try Snacks❣️ - Duck Blood Vermicelli Soup (try Xiao Panji or Huiwei) - Salted Duck (Jinhongxing Duck Shop, vacuum-packed available) - Beef Pan-Fried Dumplings (Li Ji Halal Restaurant, juicy—beware of burns!) - Sweet Taro Ball/Red Bean Rice Balls (Fangpo Dessert Shop) - Pidu Noodles (Xiangji Noodle House, a classic Nanjing breakfast). - 🍓Night Markets/Food Streets🍓: - 🍍Kexiang Market🍍: Tui Lao Da Fried Chicken, Xu Aunty’s Qingtuan - ❣️Mingwalang❣️: Yi Ji Pidu Noodles, Jinwei Chestnuts (seasonal in autumn/winter). --- ❣️ 🏢💰 Budget Accommodation ❣️ 1. ❣️Near Xinjiekou/Confucius Temple❣️: - Home Inn, Hanting (¥200-300/night), metro access, great late-night eats. 2. ❣️Hostels❣️: - Nanjing International Youth Hostel (near Confucius Temple, ¥50-100/bed, lively atmosphere). --- ❣️💟 🚇 Transport Tips 💟 - Metro covers major attractions. Use Alipay’s "Nanjing Metro Card" for scans. - Shared bikes + walking ideal for old town—cycling under plane trees is delightful! --- 💡 ❣️Pro Tip❣️: Spring & autumn are best (cherry blossoms in Mar-Apr, ginkgo in Nov). Summers are hot—bring an umbrella! ✨ Nanjing is a beautiful city. Come here ❣️not to rush, but to feel its warmth.❣️