FIXED DEPARTURE GROUP TOUR

Nanjing in Depth - 4 Days 3 Nights by Air

Nanjing in-depth (round-trip flights)

◷ September - end of November 2026, multiple departures ⌛ 4 days / 3 nights ♟ 2-12 ✓ 12 seats left ◇ Tour NJ-AIR-4D◉ 0 / 12 travelers

From 935.00$ / person

TOUR INTRODUCTION

Tour Overview

Tour characterA 12-guest boutique deep dive into Nanjing with 3 consecutive nights in one hotel, by air - the fastest way in, with round-trip flights included.

Places & experiencesUsnisa Palace, Confucius Temple Qinhuai quarter, Meiling Palace, Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing Municipal Museum, Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, Xuanwu Lake, Ming city wall, Jiming Temple noodles, Hongshan Forest Zoo, Laomendong, Presidential Palace, Librairie Avant-Garde.

Four touring days across China's most underrated ancient capital in a 12-guest boutique group with 3 consecutive nights in one 4-diamond hotel. Round-trip flights with taxes included - land by 13:30 on Day 1. From $935 USD / EUR 860 per person.

⌖ Departure City Xi'an

◎ Meeting Point Pick-up at Nanjing Lukou Int'l Airport - land by 13:30 on Day 1 (hard constraint)

◷ Booking Deadline 30 days before departure

◇ Tour Code NJ-AIR-4D

DAY BY DAY

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive Nanjing (by 13:30), Niushou Mountain, Confucius Temple Evening

Pick-up at the station or airport - the afternoon program cannot be delayed for late arrivals. Afternoon at Niushou Mountain: the Usnisa Palace, a colossal Buddhist relic shrine built inside a former mine crater (in-park shuttle RMB 20, paid on site). Evening at the Confucius Temple riverside quarter with the Eight Wonders of Qinhuai snack street. Overnight: Nanjing.

Day 2

Plane-Tree Avenue, Meiling Palace, Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Municipal Museum, Massacre Memorial Hall

Morning drive down the famous plane-tree avenue to Meiling Palace, Song May-ling's hilltop villa, then the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum (392 steps; closed Mondays - see Good to Know). After lunch, the Nanjing Municipal Museum at Chaotian Palace (closed Mondays) and the Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall (closed Mondays; a solemn site - modest dress recommended; area shuttle RMB 30 paid on site). Overnight: Nanjing.

Day 3

Xuanwu Lake, Ming City Wall, Jiming Temple Noodles, Hongshan Zoo, Laomendong

Morning stroll by Xuanwu Lake and along a restored section of the 600-year-old Ming city wall, with a vegetarian noodle bowl at Jiming Temple. Afternoon at Hongshan Forest Zoo, China's benchmark for humane, habitat-first zoos (no guests over 70 per park rule). Evening in the Laomendong heritage quarter. Overnight: Nanjing.

Day 4

Presidential Palace, Librairie Avant-Garde, Departure 14:00

Morning at the Presidential Palace, seat of the Republic of China government until 1949 (closed Mondays), and a final browse at Librairie Avant-Garde, an underground bookshop counted among the world's most beautiful. Tour ends at 14:00 with transfer to the station or airport.

INCLUDED

What’s Included

✓Round-trip economy flights Xi'an - Nanjing, taxes included
✓3 consecutive nights in one 4-diamond hotel, twin share
✓English-speaking licensed guide plus dedicated driver (12-guest group)
✓First-entry tickets to all listed sights
✓3 breakfasts and 3 meals incl. the Jiming Temple vegetarian noodle experience
✓Travel agency liability insurance

NOT INCLUDED

What’s Not Included

×International airfare (not included; routing advice available)
×Single supplement $240 USD / EUR 220 (per confirmation sheet)
×On-site shuttles: Confucius Temple RMB 10, Niushou Mountain RMB 20, Zhongshan area RMB 30
×Meals marked on your own
×Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, souvenirs)
×Travel insurance (personal accident, medical and cancellation cover strongly recommended)
×Gratuities for guide and driver (customary in this market; see Good to Know)
×Extra costs from traffic, reservation quotas or weather

GOOD TO KNOW

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a visa for this tour? ＋

The itinerary is entirely within mainland China: a standard L tourist visa or applicable visa-free scheme entry is required. We provide supporting documents for your application.

How do I pay for the tour? ＋

PayPal only: after booking confirmation we send a PayPal payment request, and both deposit and balance are payable through that link with guest checkout supported.

Why the 13:30 landing time? ＋

Day 1 touring starts in the early afternoon at Niushou Mountain; the coach cannot wait for late arrivals. If your flight cannot land by 13:30, choose the sleeper 6-day version or arrive a day early.

Are the domestic flights changeable? ＋

Discounted domestic tickets are non-refundable and non-changeable; please ensure your international connection allows ample margin.

What happens on Mondays? ＋

Four key sites close on Mondays; published substitutions keep the day's structure (Yuhuatai, Yuejiang Tower, Yangtze River Bridge glass walkway, Dabaoen Temple). Announced in advance.

Are there age limits? ＋

Guests 70+ need an accompanying direct family member and a signed health declaration; guests 80+ cannot be accepted; Hongshan Zoo admits no guests over 70 (park rule).

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