Nanjing is the capital of Jiangsu and a former imperial capital, with large sites such as the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, the Ming city wall and Fuzimiao. It is easily reached from Yangzhou on the high-speed rail and the metro covers the main sights.
Nanjing is the capital of Jiangsu and a former imperial capital, with large sites such as the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, the Ming city wall and Fuzimiao. It is easily reached from Yangzhou on the high-speed rail and the metro covers the main sights.
A one-day trip works best if limited to two or three sites, such as the Ming Tomb district and Fuzimiao area.
| Distance | About 100 km southwest |
|---|---|
| Travel time | About 50-70 minutes by high-speed train |
| Getting there | High-speed train from Yangzhou East to Nanjing or Nanjing South (about 50-70 minutes, CNY 60-100, approx USD 8.5-14); book on 12306 or Trip.com; connect to Nanjing Metro. |
| Difficulty | medium |
| Address | Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, 7 Shangdong Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing (南京市玄武区石象路7号中山陵) |
How to get there
- HSR Yangzhou East to Nanjing: about 50-70 minutes, CNY 60-100 (~$8.5-14)
- Intercity bus Yangzhou to Nanjing: about 90 minutes, CNY 40-60 (~$6-8)
- Didi: about CNY 450-650 (~$63-92)
Suggested itinerary
- 07:30 Train to Nanjing
- 09:00 Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum
- 12:30 Lunch at Fuzimiao
- 14:30 City wall at Zhonghua Gate
- 17:30 Train back
Location
Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, 7 Shangdong Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing (南京市玄武区石象路7号中山陵)
32.0618, 118.8498 View on map
Highlights
- Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum
- Ming city wall
- Fuzimiao (Confucius Temple)
- Presidential Palace
Tips for visiting
- Book train a day ahead
- Use the metro
- Skip the Ming tomb if short of time
When to visit
Spring and autumn weekdays
Accessibility
Mausoleum has long staircases; metro is accessible.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the train?
About one hour.
Is one day enough?
It covers two or three major sights.