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1 day · Nanjing itinerary

Nanjing in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Nanjing? Temples and tombs. Here is how to spend one perfect day — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Confucius Temple
  2. 2Qinhuai
  3. 3Ming Xiaoling
  4. 4City wall

Morning: Confucius Temple

The Fuzimiao and Qinhuai.

Midday: Ming Xiaoling

The imperial tomb.

Afternoon: city sights

The Ming city wall.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

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

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&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
Nanjing Private English Tour Guide Service
Nanjing
Nanjing Private English Tour Guide Service
5.0(15)·8 hours
from$75/ 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
Private Day Tour to Niushoushan Cultural Park in Nanjing
Nanjing
Private Day Tour to Niushoushan Cultural Park in Nanjing
5.0(10)·6–8 hours
from$156/ person
via Viator
Lama Temple & Confucius Temple – Tickets or Guided Tour Service
Beijing
Lama Temple & Confucius Temple – Tickets or Guided Tour Service
5.0(11)·4 hours
from$7/ 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
Private Great Wall Hiking Tour: Across The Border of 3 China Provinces
Beijing
Private Great Wall Hiking Tour: Across The Border of 3 China Provinces
5.0(10)·9 hours
from$229/ person
via Viator

Nanjing in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Nanjing in one day?
Yes — the Confucius Temple and a mausoleum fill a day.
What is the best one-day Nanjing tour?
A city tour taking in the temple and Ming Xiaoling.
Is one day enough in Nanjing?
One day covers the highlights; add a day for Purple Mountain.

Explore more in Nanjing

Confucius Temple & QinhuaiMing XiaolingSun Yat-sen MausoleumMing City Wall