Historic galleries inside Nanjing Museum

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Nanjing 5 Days Itinerary

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  1. 1

    Day 1

    3 stops

    1. Nanjing Museum

      Attraction

      Nanjing Museum

      One of China's three major museums with over 420,000 artifacts.

      Features six main exhibition halls including History Gallery, Art Gallery, and Republic of China Gallery. Home to the famous Jade Burial Suit and Western Han Dynasty Golden Beast.

      321 Zhongshan East Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing

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    2. 3.5km

      About 12 min

    3. Presidential Palace
      Read the compound as overlapping late-imperial, Taiping, 1912 and later National Government layers. Follow the central axis first, add Xu Garden and the west route, then use the east route only if attention remains. Book through the official timed, real-name channel.

      292 Changjiang Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing

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    4. 0.5km

      7 min

    5. 1912 Walking Street

      Shopping

      1912 Walking Street

      A vibrant entertainment district featuring Republic of China era architecture.

      Home to numerous bars, restaurants, and shops in restored historical buildings.

      1912 District, Taiping North Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing

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  2. 2

    Day 2

    7 stops

    1. Ancient Jiming Temple
      A millennium-old Buddhist sanctuary with unique 'reverse-seated' Guanyin statue.

      Features the famous Rouge Well and offers panoramic views of Xuanwu Lake. Admission: ¥10.

      1 Jiming Temple Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing

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    2. About 0.2km

      3 min

    3. Xuanwu Lake via Jiefang Gate
      Enter through the precise Jiefang Gate visitor point beside Jiming Temple. Choose one seasonal island or follow the one-way leisure route toward Xuanwu Gate instead of attempting the entire lake circuit.

      Jiefang Gate, Xuanwu Lake Park, Nanjing

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    4. 6.6km

      19 min

    5. Yihe Road

      Stop

      Yihe Road

      A historic street lined with Republic of China era mansions.

      Features beautiful plane trees and architectural examples from the 1920s and 1930s.

      Yihe Road, Gulou District, Nanjing

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    6. 1.7km

      25 min

    7. Xianfeng Bookstore

      Shopping

      Xianfeng Bookstore

      A popular bookstore in the Wutaishan area, known for its unique architecture and extensive collection of books.

      173 Guangzhou Road, Gulou District, Nanjing

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    8. 5.5km

      37 min

    10. 0.3km

      4 min

    11. Nanjing Confucius Temple

      Attraction

      Nanjing Confucius Temple

      A famous temple in Nanjing, known for its long history and rich cultural heritage.

      80-1 Gongyuan Street, Qinhuai District, Nanjing

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    12. 1.1km

      15 min

  3. 3

    Day 3

    5 stops

    2. 2.1km

      14 min

    3. Zhongshan Scenic Area Music Platform

      Attraction

      Zhongshan Scenic Area Music Platform

      A famous music platform in the Zhongshan Scenic Area, known for its beautiful scenery and historical significance.

      7 Sima Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing

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    4. 0.1km

      1 min

    6. 1.6km

      23 min

    8. 1.4km

      20 min

  4. 4

    Day 4

    3 stops

    2. 10.6km

      49 min

    3. Nanjing Deji Square

      Shopping

      Nanjing Deji Square

      A famous shopping center in Nanjing, known for its luxurious brands and high-end shopping experience.

      18 Zhongshan Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing

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    4. 0.5km

      8 min

    5. Xinjiekou

      Shopping

      Xinjiekou

      A famous shopping area in Nanjing, known for its vibrant atmosphere and diverse shopping experience.

      Qinhuai District, Nanjing

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  5. 5

    Day 5

    2 stops

    2. 21.4km

      42 min