2-Day Nanjing Niushou Mountain Tour
Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Jiming Temple, Xuanwu Lake, Presidential Palace, Qinhuai River.
Route:
Nanjing
- Tour Code: NT-NZJZZNNL-02
- Duration of the trip: 2 Days
- Hotel： 1 night (4-Stars hotel)
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Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Jiming Temple, Xuanwu Lake, Presidential Palace, Qinhuai River.
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Itinerary
Explore each day’s highlights, pace, routes, hotels, meals, and photos—so you know exactly what to expect along the way.
Route Map Full route
Nanjing Museum--Presidential Palace--Jiming Temple--Ming City Wall
4-Stars Hotel
Breakfast
Morning:
Start your day at the Nanjing Museum, one of China's premier museums housing over 400,000 artifacts that chronicle Jiangsu's artistic heritage. Marvel at imperial jades, Ming Dynasty paintings, and a life-size replica of an ancient Han Dynasty tomb. Just a short distance away, enter the Presidential Palace, where the fusion of Chinese and European architecture serves as a living textbook of China's transition from empire to republic. Walk through the very halls where Sun Yat-sen took office as provisional president.
Afternoon:
As the sun reaches its zenith, find tranquility at Jiming Temple, a 1,700-year-old Buddhist sanctuary famous for its golden statues and the "Medicine Buddha" who heals ailments according to local belief. Climb the temple's pagoda for panoramic views before strolling to the nearby Ming City Wall. Touch the 600-year-old bricks inscribed with the names of their makers—an early quality control system—and admire the contrast between ancient stonework and the modern skyline beyond Xuanwu Lake.
Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum--Niushou Mountain--Confucius Temple--Laomendong
4-Stars Hotel
Breakfast
Morning:
Ascend the 392 steps to Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum, passing through a sea of sapphire-roofed arches symbolizing the "blue sky" of his democratic ideals. The marble memorial hall houses his statue gazing eternally toward the city he helped shape. Continue to Niushou Mountain, where an elevator descends into a hillside to reveal the jaw-dropping Foding Palace. Its subterranean chambers glow with jade Buddhas, diamond-encrusted relics, and a mesmerizing 360-degree rotating shrine under a celestial dome.
Afternoon:
As twilight approaches, meander through the Confucius Temple complex along the Qinhuai River, where scholars once sat for imperial exams. Feed koi fish near the marble "Pailou" gates, then cross into Laomendong, a labyrinth of restored Ming-Qing buildings now brimming with craft shops. Watch artisans make sugar paintings as the aroma of duck blood vermicelli soup and sesame candies lures you to food stalls glowing under red lanterns. End your journey with a river cruise past illuminated towers, their reflections shimmering like Nanjing's enduring cultural legacy.
Included & Excluded
- The price is based on two people sharing a double room. If you prefer a single room, please contact us for a quote.
- Price may vary depending on exchange rates, travel dates, and hotel class.
- Prices may vary depending on the season and promotional activities. Please consult your advisor for details.
Price Includes:
- Comfortable hotel with daily breakfast (twin room)
- Professional English-speaking local tour guide
- Air-conditioned private coach throughout the tour
- Entrance tickets to all listed attractions and activities
- Lunches as specified in the itinerary
- Domestic flights and high-speed train tickets
- One travel accident insurance per person
Cancellation Policy
We understand that travel plans may change. Please review our cancellation policy below:
- Free cancellation if canceled 60 days or more before the tour starts
- 5% of total tour cost if canceled 45-59 days before departure
- 10% of total tour cost if canceled 30-44 days before departure
- 25% of total tour cost if canceled 15-29 days before departure
- 45% of total tour cost if canceled 7-14 days before departure
- 100% of total tour cost if canceled less than 7 days before departure
Q & A
What is Niushou Mountain and the Foding Palace? I've never heard of them.
Niushou Mountain (Ox Head Mountain) is a scenic area on the outskirts of Nanjing that has become famous for the Foding Palace (Buddha's Palace), a stunning modern underground Buddhist complex built into the hillside. You descend by elevator into a vast subterranean chamber that houses jade Buddha statues, a diamond-encrusted relic display, and a breathtaking 360-degree rotating shrine under a celestial dome with colored lights. The architecture is contemporary — opened in 2015 — but the relics it houses are ancient and sacred. The combination of modern design and Buddhist spirituality creates a space that feels both awe-inspiring and serene. It is very different from Nanjing's traditional temples and historical sites, offering a unique contrast on this tour.
This tour covers Niushou Mountain plus five other major Nanjing sights in 2 days. Is the pace manageable?
The tour is efficiently organized into two logical clusters. Day 1 focuses on central Nanjing: the Nanjing Museum and Presidential Palace in the morning, then Jiming Temple and the Ming City Wall in the afternoon — all within a compact area. Day 2 starts with Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum in the morning, then heads to Niushou Mountain (which is on the southern outskirts), and finishes in the evening at the Confucius Temple and Laomendong area, which are close to each other. Niushou Mountain is the farthest stop from central Nanjing, but it is the main feature of Day 2 and gets dedicated time. With a private driver handling all transport, the transitions are smooth. The pace is busy but realistic, and the variety keeps each day feeling fresh.
The itinerary doesn't include lunch. How does meal arrangement work on this tour?
The tour includes breakfast at your hotel each morning. For lunch and dinner, you have flexibility. Your guide can recommend local restaurants at each stop — Nanjing has excellent and affordable food options everywhere. Near the Nanjing Museum and Presidential Palace area, there are many restaurants serving Nanjing specialties. Near Jiming Temple, vegetarian Buddhist restaurants are available. In the Confucius Temple and Laomendong area in the evening, street food and casual dining are abundant. Your guide can help you choose places that suit your taste and budget. This approach gives you the freedom to eat what you want, when you want, rather than being tied to a fixed meal schedule.
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