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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.

NYC Heritage Tour : Wall Street, Ground Zero & City Origins（ウォール街、グラウンド・ゼロ＆シティ・オリジンズ）
New York City
NYC Heritage Tour : Wall Street, Ground Zero & City Origins（ウォール街、グラウンド・ゼロ＆シティ・オリジンズ）
3 時間
料金$160/ 人
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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