Nanjing Travel Costs & Things to Do

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days

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Moderate

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/ 5

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OVERVIEW

Nanjing is a major city on the Yangtze River, with extensive walls, historic gates and broad modern districts. It served repeatedly as a capital, leaving monuments and museums from several different periods. Settlement follows the relationship between museums and neighbourhoods, which remains visible beyond the main visitor routes, with neighbourhoods providing an additional point of connection.

Historical sites range from imperial tombs to memorials of twentieth century violence. Parks, food and university neighbourhoods add a more everyday view beyond the monumental history. Neighbourhoods is encountered differently from museums, making it worthwhile to leave time for both parts of the destination, with neighbourhoods providing an additional point of connection.

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THINGS TO DO

Admire Drum Tower of Nanjing

Look closely at Drum Tower of Nanjing for a concrete introduction to Nanjing’s built character. Notice the materials, street setting and later changes as well as the main façade.

Architecture

1–3 hours

Explore Art Museum of Nanjing University of the Arts

Focus on Art Museum of Nanjing University of the Arts for a collection that adds real context to Nanjing. Check current exhibitions and opening days, then allow enough time for the sections most relevant to the destination.

Museums

2–4 hours

Trace local history at Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall

Use Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall to understand a specific part of Nanjing’s past rather than viewing it without context. Allow time for interpretation, not only the most photographed exterior.

History

2–4 hours

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Languages

Mandarin Chinese

Currency

Chinese yuan · CNY

Payments

App payments preferred

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