2 Days Ancient Nanjing Tour with City Highlights
Nanjing
Highlights
- Visit:
- Dr. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum
- Zhonghua Gate
- Confucius Temple
- Qinhuai River
- Presidential Palace
- Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge
- Experience:
- Take a dive into Nanjing's fascinating past at the historical landmarks;
- Know more history about ancient Ming Dynasty, Qing Dynasty and recent China.
Sampling Itinerary Day by Day
Day 1 Nanjing
Upon your arrival, our guide will meet you at the Airport or train station. Or after breakfast, our guide will pick you up at your hotel.
Your first stop today is Dr. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum. Located at the foot of the majestic Purple Mountain, it is the tomb of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the Father of Modern China. Some 392 steps lead to the very entrance in this mausoleum and it is a definite must-see place when you are visiting Nanjing.
Later, you’ll have a great look at Zhonghua Gate which is the biggest castle-style city in China and the most complicated castle in the world. Built from 1366 to 1387, Zhonghua Gate boasts great skill, delicate structure and magnificent scale.
Then, head to Confucius Temple. Built in Song Dynasty, the year of 1034, Nanjing Confucius Temple has a history of about 1000 years. The whole temple covers a huge area, mainly consisting of Confucius Temple, Studying Hall and Gongyuan.
The last scenic spot today is the Qinhuai River to explore the local lifestyle. This river remembers the long history of the town and it is inseparable part of all that is happening in Nanjing. Its bank was very popular during the Qing and Ming Dynasties due to the red lantern alley that was placed there.
Day 2 Nanjing & Nanjing Departure (B)
After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel. Today, you’ll going to visit Presidential Palace. During the 1009 years and from 1840 to 1949, it was the backbone of Chinese military and politics. Now it is a historic site with great importance in modern history of China, also becoming the biggest modern history museums in China.
Later, followed a trip to Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge which is the first double-decker bridge designed for road traffic as well as trains. In 1960s, the bridge was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for “the longest bridge with dual functions of Highway and railway”.
After the tour, transfer to the airport or train station for your departure flight/train. Service ends!
1. This price is for one person, based on a group of 2 adults sharing one standard double-bed room in a comfortable-class hotel and traveling with our private tour package in low seasons. The price will be much lower if your group has 4 or more members.
2. This price is subject to change according to your traveling season, month, and date. There may be huge price increasing during the public Chinese holidays, school summer holidays (usually 2 months, July ~ August), peak tourist seasons or some special dates. (Chinese Public Holidays 2025)
3. Other factors that may change the final tour price include your group size, hotel class, tour activities, real-time exchange rate, and so on.
4. This price is based on the exchange rate USD 1= RMB 7.00. The final price will be based on the exchange rate in effect at the time of agreement with our quotation.
5. This price is only valid from now to March 31, 2026.
6. This price is not the final price until the Confirmation Letter is sent.
7. The items included and excluded in this price are for reference only. The final services included, please refer to the Confirmation Letter sent to you by the travel consultant.
Price Includes:
- English-speaking guide with the professional license as listed in the itinerary.
- Entrance fees and other fees of the scenic spots as listed in the itinerary.
- Yangtze River Cruise ticket as listed in the itinerary.
- Accommodation (comfortable-class) based on two persons sharing one room with twin beds or a double bed.
- Meals as specified with “B” (for breakfast), “L” (for lunch) or “D” (for dinner) in the itinerary.
- Private Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in each city or area by private air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed driver as listed in the itinerary.
- Transportation: Domestic flights (economy class) or trains (second-class seat) as listed in the itinerary.
- Airport / train station pick-up and drop-off service as listed in the itinerary.
- Luggage Transfers between airports, train station and hotels.
- Travel Service Charge of our travel consultant, including the planning, handling, operational and communication charges, etc.
Price Excludes:
- China Visa (We do not offer any visa service or charge any visa-related fee.)
- Scenic spots not listed in the itinerary.
- Optional activities or other sightseeing.
- Accommodation not as listed in the itinerary.
- Meals not listed in the itinerary.
- Flights or trains not as listed in the itinerary.
- Excess Baggage Charges.
- Personal expenses of a purely personal nature such as room service, laundry, drink, Internet charge, WI-FI, fax, telephone call, etc.
- Gratuities or optional tips to guides, drivers, bellboys, etc.
- Travel insurance. Please kindly note that the full coverage travel insurance from your country of origin should be purchased in advance on your own.
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Hi Wonder
Good afternoon.
I had just enjoyed and return from my trip to Zhangjiajie and Chongqing
We are happy with the tour and services provided by especially Tony and David.
Would like to seek your advice if my family of maybe 5 adults and 1 child Like to plan a family holiday maybe in November 17th onwards for maybe 12 to 14 days visiting Beijing Xian and Chendu.
What will be your recommendations. Prefer to stay in 4 stars hotels.
Which city should we fly to first and back from which city.
Believe that there will be train rides for convenient transport and will you arrange the train tickets also.
Kindly give me your quotation and itenairy asap so that we can start to plan our next trip with your company.
Have a good day.
Gina
- Gina - March 25, 2025‚ ,
Hi Jack,
We had a wonderful time on our cruise! We absolutely loved our room on the uppermost deck towards the front of the ship.
My daughter and I both wrote reviews while we were still on board. They asked us to handwrite our reviews, so I’ve taken pictures of two of them and attached them to this email.
I also plan to post our reviews on TripAdvisor and any social media that mentions Century Voyage.
Would you like me to send you screenshots of my reviews once they’re complete? We’re currently traveling from Zhangjiajie to Xi’an, but I should have some time after this weekend to finalize them.
Thank you again for this unforgettable trip!
Best regards,
Mary
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- Mary - March 25, 2025‚ ,
Jack
From my Parent and Sister.
• The Cruise was high premium cruise, very well maintained and clean.
• The location is easy to find
• Communication onboard was clear
• Food/Beverage is of high quality
• Staff was friendly
• Cinema room is very good
• Excursions was good
• Cost was a bit expensive compare to western cruises, however we would certainly do it again given due to the high quality products
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- Danny - March 25, 2025‚ ,
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Thank you for your help. The crews, especially Austin and Sam did beyond to help. We are greatly appreciated.
We returned to America yesterday.
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