Nanjing Private Day Tour from Shanghai by Bullet Train with Drop Off Options





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Duration
9 hours to 10 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Mandarin Chinese
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
Overview
Enjoy a full day excursion to discover the historic Nanjing city from Shanghai by taking the modern fast/bullet train. Experience the charming history of the famous ancient capital .Explore the amazing and remarkable sites such as Mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, Xiaoling Tomb of Ming Dynasty, Confucius Temple (Fuzi Miao), Ming City Wall, City Lake at your preference. Savor a delightful local lunch in the city. Travel with your own private expert guide, gain a great insight into local culture, history and custom. Different drop off options cater to different travel needs, all with convenient door to door private transfers.
What's Included
Included
Local tasty lunch
Driver with air-conditioned car
2nd Class bullet train ticket
Great private guide
Not included
Entrance fee if applies
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
30 minutes
Stop 1
Your local professional guide will meet you at your downtown hotel in Shanghai. Hop on to your private comfortable vehicle to Shanghai fast train station and get ready to board the fast train. As exclusive private tour, your itinerary is flexible and can be 100% customized around you. Following is the sample itinetary and you are welcome to discuss with your guide if you want to make adjust during the tour.
Stop 2
1 hour 20 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 2
Typically start your tour in the Purple Mountain area and pay the visit to top attractions at Xiaoling Tomb from Ming Dynasty. Enjoy a nice walk in the sacred path way lined up with different mythical “animals” as guards, immerse yourself in the beautiful garden scenery from cherry blossom, lush greens to foliage, admire the impressive Ming Dynasty architecture, learn the fascinating history of the ancient period from your knowledgeable guide.
Stop 3
1 hour 20 minutes
Stop 3
Based on your preference, you could also choose to visit Sun Yatsen Mausoleum, located at the foot of the second peak of the Purple Mountain, also a top attraction in Nanjing with magnificent historic relics surrounded by the beautiful mountain scenery. Explore the area at your own pace with your expert guide while admire the “Great father of Republic China” and learn the history of the 20-century China. Take in the nice view of the whole mountain area while making your step up.
Stop 4
1 hour
Stop 4
Next take a break and enjoy a delightful lunch with the recommendation from your guide based on your own dietary requests.
Stop 5
50 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 5
In the afternoon, you could choose to visit largest ancient city wall -Ming City Wall built more than 600 years old and Zhonghua Gate, enjoy the nice walk along the wall, admire the genius design and make, take in the beautiful view from the top overlook the city lake, step back to learn the spectacular history of Nanjing once as the former Capital in the ancient times.
Stop 6
1 hour
Stop 6
If time permits choose to visit some of the other city’s well-know attractions such as The Memorial of Nanjing Massacre, Confucius Temple, Nanjing Museum, Chaotian Gong (Chaotian Palace) based on your own interests. After the great tour, based on your tour option, you will be either travel back to Shanghai by fast/ bullet train with your guide or you will get dropped off at your Nanjing hotel for the evening check in.
Additional Info
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Other
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Other
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Other
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants (for fast train ticket reservation)
Other
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Other
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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