East China city guide
Nanjing
Historic sites, museums, city walls, lake walks, and Jiangsu rail connections.
Recommended stay2-3 days
Best seasonSpring and autumn are better for historic sites and outdoor routes.
What to plan around
- Ming Xiaoling area
- City Wall
- Confucius Temple area
- Xuanwu Lake
First-day pacing
- Choose one main historic area first.
- Leave weather and walking margin.
- Confirm the railway station if arriving by train.
Transport notes
- Metro helps connect major areas.
- Some sights still require walking or short transfers.
- Keep a ride-hailing fallback for late returns.
Apps for this city
Prepare these before arrival
DiDi China
Ride hailing, pickup points, and driver messaging
First-city transport and late arrivals
Alipay
Payments, transport QR codes, and local services
Payment setup and wallet fallback
Messaging, payments, mini programs, and service accounts
Payment and communication backup
Google Translate
Downloaded languages, camera translation, and typed phrases
Signs, menus, labels, and staffed help