Nanjing is the Jiangsu provincial capital and a full-day trip from Wuxi.
Nanjing is the Jiangsu provincial capital and a full-day trip from Wuxi. The Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum on Purple Mountain and the Qinhuai River Confucius Temple area are the usual pairing, with the Ming city wall as an alternative.
| Distance | About 180 km north-west of Wuxi |
|---|---|
| Travel time | About 60-80 minutes by high-speed rail |
| Getting there | High-speed train from Wuxi Railway Station to Nanjing South Railway Station (about 60-80 minutes, CNY 95-115, approx USD 14.18-17.16); China Railway, 12306 or Trip.com; then Metro or Didi to Purple Mountain. |
| Difficulty | easy |
| Address | Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, 7 Shitoubi Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing (南京市玄武区石头坡7号中山陵) |
How to get there
- Train Wuxi to Nanjing South: about 60-80 minutes, CNY 95-115 (approx USD 14.18-17.16)
- Train to Nanjing Railway Station: about 90-110 minutes, CNY 70-90 (approx USD 10.45-13.43), estimate
- Didi: about 2.5 hours, CNY 700-900 (approx USD 104.48-134.33), estimate
Suggested itinerary
- 07:30 Train from Wuxi
- 09:00 Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum
- 13:00 Lunch
- 14:30 Qinhuai and Confucius Temple
- 18:00 Return train
Location
Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, 7 Shitoubi Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing (南京市玄武区石头坡7号中山陵)
32.0595, 118.8520 View on map
Highlights
- Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum
- Qinhuai River and Confucius Temple
- Ming city wall
Tips for visiting
- Take an early train
- Book mausoleum tickets in advance
- Evening at Qinhuai is atmospheric
When to visit
Spring and autumn weekdays.
Accessibility
Mausoleum approach is stairs; Metro is step-free.
Frequently asked questions
How do visitors get to Nanjing Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and Qinhuai?
High-speed train from Wuxi Railway Station to Nanjing South Railway Station (about 60-80 minutes, CNY 95-115, approx USD 14.18-17.16); China Railway, 12306 or Trip.com; then Metro or Didi to Purple Mountain.
When is the best time to visit Nanjing Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and Qinhuai?
Spring and autumn weekdays.