About
Walk ancient city walls, savor crab noodles, and explore ming dynasty gardens.
Why go
- Underrated mix of history + livability
- Feels really soothing coming here
- A city where history is everywhere you walk
Must try
- Famous crab roe noodles
- Nanjing roasted duck
- Duck blood vermicelli soup
- Celebrity-style photoshoot experience
- New Chinese style photography
Pro tips
- Take a taxi after the train to go to these places
- Book a professional photo shoot
- Use translation app for messages
- High-speed train from Shanghai is 1.5 hours
- Best visited in autumn for colorful foliage
Good to know
- Avoid visiting in july-august due to summer heat
- May not be ideal for a more relaxed trip
- Without a guide explaining stories, you might miss what makes it special
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Rating
4.2 / 5