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Home/Destinations/Nanjing/Nanjing history
History · Nanjing itinerary

Nanjing History: The Best Itinerary

Nanjing is layered with history. Here is how to explore it — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Ming Xiaoling
  2. 2Sun Yat-sen
  3. 3City wall
  4. 4Capital

Ming Xiaoling

The imperial tomb.

Sun Yat-sen

The grand memorial.

The city wall

The Ming rampart.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Nanjing — prices per person.

Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall&Ming Tombs Private Tour with options
Beijing
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall&Ming Tombs Private Tour with options
5.0(28)·8–9 hours
from$126/ person
via Viator
Half-Day Private Customized Nanjing City Tour
Nanjing
Half-Day Private Customized Nanjing City Tour
5.0(17)·4 hours
from$122/ person
via Viator
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour
Beijing
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour
5.0(392)·5–8 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Nanjing Private English Tour Guide Service
Nanjing
Nanjing Private English Tour Guide Service
5.0(15)·8 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Private Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall, Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City
Beijing
Private Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall, Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City
5.0(92)·8–9 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator
Private Flexible Nanjing City Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train
Shanghai
Private Flexible Nanjing City Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train
5.0(12)·10 hours
from$298/ person
via Viator
Xian Terracotta Warriors and City Wall Private Day Tour
Xian
Xian Terracotta Warriors and City Wall Private Day Tour
5.0(31)·8 hours
from$32/ person
via Viator
Ming Tombs Entrance Ticket with Optional Guided &Transfer Service
Beijing
Ming Tombs Entrance Ticket with Optional Guided &Transfer Service
5.0(12)·1–4 hours
from$8/ person
via Viator

Nanjing history — FAQ

Why is Nanjing historic?
It was the capital of several dynasties and early modern China.
What are the great tombs?
The Ming Xiaoling and Sun Yat-sen mausoleums.
How old is the city wall?
It dates from the 14th-century Ming dynasty.

Explore more in Nanjing

Confucius Temple & QinhuaiMing XiaolingSun Yat-sen MausoleumMing City Wall