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Top 10 cultural & heritage things to do in Nanjing

Heritage walks, museum days, temple complexes, and the kind of guides who explain why a place matters rather than reciting dates. The cultural side of Nanjing, paced for actual seeing.

  1. Authentic Street Food Walk with Seasonal Delicacies in Nanjing, Nanjing1

    1. Authentic Street Food Walk with Seasonal Delicacies in Nanjing

    · 3 hours

    • Discover the authentic flavors of Nanjing on a relaxed, small-group food walk • Visit 6 curated stops for local snacks, seasonal delicacies, and iconic dishes • All food and drinks included — it’s a full meal, not just a tasting • Walk at a chill pace with plenty of air-conditioned stops to beat the heat • Explore historic neighborhoods and hidden foodie corners with a local guide • Perfect for curious travelers looking for a taste of real Nanjing life Join us for a flavorful journey through Nanjing’s streets and stories! This food tour brings you to 6 hand-picked spots, where you’ll try everything from juicy soup dumplings to roast duck and surprise seasonal bites — all loved by locals. We’ll wander through historic areas like Laomendong, stop for breaks in cool indoor spots, and take in both the flavors and charm of the city. It’s casual, fun, and made for food lovers who want more than just a photo — they want to taste the city.

  2. Flexible Private Nanjing Layover Tour, Nanjing2

    2. Flexible Private Nanjing Layover Tour

    Welcome to Nanjing! Don't miss out the opportunity to see this amazing city. During this tour, you will have a chance to visit top city attractions such as Sun Yatsen Mausoleum, Ming tomb and Zhonghua gate! This tour can customized based on your needs. Feel free to discuss with your friendly guide upon pickup time. Please note: • This layover tour requires at least 8 to 10 hours between two connecting flights. • The latest tour departure time is 7PM • If you wish to be picked from your hotel, please advise your desired tour start time upon booking •If you wish to be picked/dropped from/to your hotel, please choose One Way Airport Transfer tour option • If your departure time late than 3PM, you wii visit the place open at night, like Confucius temple and Zhonghua Gate.

  3. Half-Day Private Customized Nanjing City Tour, Nanjing3

    3. Half-Day Private Customized Nanjing City Tour

    5.0· 17 reviews· 4 hours

    Visit the top attractions of the old capital city Nanjing in a half-day sightseeing tour with your personal local guide. Itinerary can be customized based on your interests. See famous spots, such as Chaotian Gong (Heaven Palace), Zhonghua Gate (ancient city wall), Confucius Temple, Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum, Qinhuai River or other city attractions. Private transfer is included, and your meeting point can be either from your Nanjing Hotel or Nanjing Railway Station.

  1. 6-Hour Private Tour of Xiaoling Tomb,City Wall & Memorial Hall, Nanjing4

    4. 6-Hour Private Tour of Xiaoling Tomb,City Wall & Memorial Hall

    5.0· 7 reviews

    Explore the best of the charming Nanjing on this half-day fully exclusive private tour. Tick off the must visit attractions include the UNSECO site at Xiaoling Tomb of Ming Dynasty, Ming City Wall, The Memorial Hall of Nanjing Massacre with other optional sites such as The Mausoleum of Dr.Sun Yatsen, Confucius Temple etc. at your choice. Tour around with your local expert guide, have great learning about the enchanting history, fascinating culture and life.

  2. Nanjing By Night: Qinghuai River Cruise with Authentic Dining Experience, Nanjing5

    5. Nanjing By Night: Qinghuai River Cruise with Authentic Dining Experience

    5.0· 6 reviews· 3 hours

    Spend a fun night to visit Nanjing Confucian Temple Area and enjoy a romantic boat ride on Qinghuai River where you will see the amazing light as well as the well-preserved old architectures. Followed by a tasty dinner at a local popular restaurant. Private guide, private transfer and entrance fee are all-inclusive.

  3. 4-Hour Nanjing City Private Tailor-Made Tour in Your Way, Nanjing6

    6. 4-Hour Nanjing City Private Tailor-Made Tour in Your Way

    5.0· 3 reviews

    During this fully customizable, private Nanjing tour, you get to call the shots. Enjoy a tailor-made itinerary designed with your unique interests in mind. Choose to cover 2 to 3 different top attractions such as Mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, Ming Tomb, Ancient City Wall /Gate, Confucius Temple etc. Travel around with private knowledgeable guide, have great learning about the city’s history, culture and life.

  4. Half Day Private Tour to Niushoushan Cultural Park in Nanjing, Nanjing7

    7. Half Day Private Tour to Niushoushan Cultural Park in Nanjing

    5.0· 3 reviews

    While you are in Nanjing, spend a half day to visit famous Niushoushan Culture Park. Admire the amazing natural scenery as well as Buddhist cultural heritage, such as Great Usnisa Palace, Usnisa Temple, Usnisa Worshiping hall, Usnisa Pagoda and Chan State Scenery. Private guide, all transfers and entrance fee are inclusive.

  5. 2-Day Nanjing Private Flexible Customized Tour with Lunch Option, Nanjing8

    8. 2-Day Nanjing Private Flexible Customized Tour with Lunch Option

    5.0· 2 reviews· 2 days

    This 2-Day exclusive private tour gives you a great overview of Nanjing city from history, culture, old and modern perspective. As the ancient capital of China, the city has many amazing sites to offer, instead of packing all the sites in one day, the 2-day package will allow you to explore attractions with ease and relax. Enjoy fully flexible itinerary that you are interested to visit such as The Mausoleum of Dr. Sun-Yat Sen, Xiaoling Tomb of Ming Dynasty, The Memorial Hall of Nanjing Massacre, Presidential Palace, Ancient City Wall, Confucius Temple, Local food street and more. Choose to upgrade the tour with lunch to savor a delightful local lunch.

  6. Wuxi Lingshan Grand Buddha Private Tour from Nanjing by Bullet Train, Nanjing9

    9. Wuxi Lingshan Grand Buddha Private Tour from Nanjing by Bullet Train

    5.0· 2 reviews

    Visit the prestigious Wuxi Lingshan Grand Buddha (Mt. Lingshan Buddhist Scenic Spot) from Nanjing by bullet train. It's located on the Majishan Peninsula stretching from the northern Bank of Wuxi Taihu Lake. See the world’s largest bronze Buddha statue with an amazing height of 88 meters (289 feet). In addition, visit other wonderful site attractions including the Brahma Palace, Five Mudra Mandala, Nine Dragons Bathing Sakyamuni, Xiangfu Temple and etc.. Upgrade to All-Inclusive Tour Package at time of booking that includes a tasty vegetarian buffet lunch, entrance fee, round trip bullet train tickets, private guide and driver services.

  7. Half-Day Private Tour to Qixia Temple and Swallow Rock in Nanjing, Nanjing10

    10. Half-Day Private Tour to Qixia Temple and Swallow Rock in Nanjing

    5.0· 2 reviews

    While your are in Nanjing, spend a half day to visit historical Qixia Temple in Qiuxia Mountain and Swallow Rock (Yanzi Mountain)in the Yangtze River. In addition, you will get to see Buddha's Relics Pagoda (Qixia Sptupa), Pavilion of Giant Buddha, Thousand Buddha Rock and the beautiful scenery of Qixia Mountain. All entrance fees, private guide and car services are all included.

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