Overview

Our Nanjing trip will begin at approximately 8:20 AM. Please be on time and meet at the entrance of the Presidential Palace. As the largest and most well-preserved architectural complex of modern Chinese architecture, the Presidential Palace has witnessed many important historical periods. Stepping into the Presidential Palace, you'll see classical buildings with flying eaves and bracket arches complementing Western-style buildings, showcasing a unique blend of Chinese and Western styles. We will proceed along the central axis, visiting the Grand Hall, the Second Hall, and the President's Office in sequence, experiencing the traces of history up close. We will tour here for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, immersing ourselves in the historical changes. After the Presidential Palace tour, we will head to the renowned Zhongshan Scenic Area. The Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, the final resting place of Sun Yat-sen, the great pioneer of the democratic revolution in modern China, is a solemn and respectful architectural complex built on the mountainside. Starting from the memorial archway, passing through the tomb passage and the mausoleum gate, you'll arrive directly at the sacrificial hall, each place containing profound historical significance. Climb the steps and commemorate the great achievements of this historical figure. The Music Stage is located on the southeast side of Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum Square and features a unique design. The fan-shaped venue and open-air layout, with the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum as its backdrop, and doves flying freely in the square, create a vivid and dynamic picture accompanied by beautiful music. As the residence of Chiang Kai-shek and Soong Mei-ling, the Meiling Palace has a magnificent and elegant exterior, with exquisite interior decorations. The precious cultural relics and historical photos displayed in the rooms vividly showcase the life and style of that period. Departing from Meiling Palace, stroll along Wutong Avenue, where towering sycamore trees line both sides of the road, blocking out the sun. Sunlight filters through the gaps in the branches and leaves, creating dappled shadows. Taking photos here will capture the artistic atmosphere of every frame. The last stop is the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, the joint burial site of Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and his wife, Empress Ma. It is the first of the Ming and Qing imperial tombs in China. The Stone Animal Road on the Sacred Way has withstood hundreds of years of wind and rain, and the stone beasts are of various shapes and lifelike, making people marvel at the exquisite ancient carving techniques. The Sifang City (Square City) records the life of Emperor Taizu of Ming, showing the weight and vicissitudes of history.

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• Free cancellation with 24 hours' notice.

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