✦ Travel & Tourism Guide · Jiangsu Province

Discover Nanjing

南京旅游指南

Ancient capital of six dynasties, cradle of the Ming Empire, and one of China's most historically resonant cities — where imperial walls meet cherry blossoms, the Republic's legacy, and a vibrant modern metropolis.

📍 Location

Capital of Jiangsu Province, eastern China. 32.0603°N, 118.7969°E. Sits on the south bank of the Yangtze River, ~300km west of Shanghai.

🗓 Best Time to Visit

Spring (Mar–May): cherry blossoms, mild 10–22°C
Autumn (Sep–Oct): crisp air, golden foliage
Avoid Jul–Aug: "furnace" heat, 35–38°C
Winter: cold but atmospheric, fewer crowds

✈ Getting There

Lukou Int'l Airport (NKG) — Metro Line S1
High-speed rail: 1hr from Shanghai Hongqiao
High-speed rail: 3.5hrs from Beijing South
Use Nanjing South Station (not Nanjing Station)

💰 Currency & Costs

Chinese Yuan (CNY / RMB ¥). Budget ¥200–350/day; mid-range ¥500–1,000/day; luxury ¥1,800+/day. WeChat Pay and Alipay universal; cash as backup.

🌐 Practical Info

VPN required for Google, WhatsApp, Instagram
Pre-book key sites via WeChat (passport needed)
144-hr transit visa-free for 53 nationalities
Time Zone: CST (UTC+8)

🚇 Getting Around

Metro: 14 lines, ¥2–8 per trip — best option
Didi: ride-hailing, requires Chinese number
Bike share: Meituan/Hello bikes citywide
Ferry: Qinhuai River boat cruises (¥40–120)

🌤 Weather & When to Go

🌸

Spring

Mar – May

10–22°C

Best season. Cherry blossoms at Jiming Temple in late March. Mild, sunny, pleasant walking weather.

☀

Summer

Jun – Aug

28–38°C

Nanjing's famous "furnace" season — hot, humid, heavy rainfall in June–July. Avoid if possible.

🍂

Autumn

Sep – Nov

12–24°C

Second-best season. Golden foliage on Purple Mountain in October. Crisp, clear days ideal for sightseeing.

❄

Winter

Dec – Feb

2–8°C

Cold and damp. Fewer crowds at major sights. City Wall walks are dramatic in winter mist.