Nanjing 2-Day Private Tour without Hotel Accommodation

Tour Highlights
• Admire Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, the final resting place of the founder of the Republic of China
• Visit Meiling Palace, once the home of China’s former president Chiang Kai-shek and his wife Soong Mayling
• Explore Xiaoling Tomb of Ming Dynasty, the mausoleum of the Hongwu Emperor, the founder of the Ming dynasty
• Visit Linggu Temple, first built in 515, described as 'the best Buddhist temple in the world'
• Visit Presidential Palace, the Office of the President of the Republic of China from 1927 to 1949
• Visit Chaotian Gong, once an imperial palace in the Ming dynasty, today the Nanjing Municipal Museum
• Visit Zhonghua Gate, China’s biggest castle-style city gate and part of Nanjing's original 35km long Ming City Wall
• Wander through the bustling streets around Confucian Temple Area, enjoy an impressive view over Qinhuai River
• Experienced English speaking tour guide
• Overland round-trip transfers with private chauffeur and in-transport refreshments

Tour Itinerary at a Glance
• Day 1 Hotel Pick-up, Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Meiling Palace, Xiaoling Tomb, Linggu Temple, Hotel Drop-off
• Day 2 Hotel Pick-up, Presidential Palace, Chaotian Gong, Zhonghua Gate, Confucian Temple Area, Hotel Drop-off

About This Tour
• Departure: Daily departing from Nanjing
• Pick-up Time: Between 07:00 and 10:00, choose a departure time most suitable for you.
• Pick-up & Drop-off Place: Your accommodation in Nanjing
• Advice on Meals: Lunch is not included in this tour, please have a big breakfast and pack snacks just in case you get a bit peckish during sightseeing. If you want to try authentic local food for lunch, please feel free to inform your guide who is always ready to help.

Tailor This Tour to Meet Your Needs and Requirements
• If you want to modify this itinerary, please feel free to contact GoGrandChina by WhatsApp (+86-18309280878), Wechat (+86-18309280878) or email (info@GrandChinaTravel.com), we will create a tailor-made tour package for you.

Price Remarks
• Prices are not valid during China's Official Holidays (such as National Day & Chinese New Year Festival etc.).

Price Inclusions
• Professional English language speaking private tour guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle with private experienced driver
• All admission tickets to sightseeing places
• All government taxes

Price Exclusions
• Hotel accommodation.
• Your personal expenses.
• Meals are excluded allowing you flexibility on menu.
• Travel insurance is not included. Please purchase before your trip to provide for any unforeseen circumstances.
• Gratuities to guide & driver (US$5 per person per day). They are customary and would be of great encouragement and reward for quality service.

Additional Info
• Chaotian Gong (Nanjing Municipal Museum) is closed on Monday tours.
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
• The itinerary is subject to change due to traffic conditions or bad weather.
• The itinerary is flexible; changes can be made upon written request from travelers.
• IMPORTANT: It is required by the government regulations that travelers must provide their name, gender, nationality, passport number and date of birth to their tour operator upon booking a tour. Failure to do so could result in being denied access or admittance to sites and attractions during sightseeing. When you book this tour, please complete all required fields at checkout. Please bring your passport with you on the tour.

Cancellation Policy
• You may cancel your tour and receive a full refund up to 24 hours prior to the date of your tour.
• Cancellation within 24 hours or after the tour begins is non-refundable.
• Cancellation request will be confirmed in 2-5 business days, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.

Why Travelers Have to Choose GoGrandChina Private Tours?
• Choose your most suitable departure time, whether you are an early bird or you prefer sleeping in.
• GoGrandChina private tours are more flexible, allowing you to adjust everything on your trip to your wishes.
• GoGrandChina tour guides will be at your service to make sure you get the most from each destination. They are there for you and are responsible for making your journey special – and your needs always come first.
• GoGrandChina offers comfortable and luxury vehicles with a private & experienced driver who’s always by your side and ready to take you to your next destination.
• No shopping stops & factory visits, no chance of getting ripped off.
• No hidden costs, rest assured that there are no nasty surprises.

Know Before You Go
• Chaotian Gong (Nanjing Municipal Museum) is closed on Monday tours.
• Keep your passport on you constantly. It might be needed to buy entrance tickets.
• Add us on WeChat (+86-18309280878) or WhatsApp (+86-18309280878) to reach GGC service staff at anytime.
• Pick-up time, guide's name & contact information will be confirmed by WhatsApp, WeChat or email.
• Your guide will hold GoGrandChina welcome sign with your name, waiting at the appointed meeting place.
• Meals are not included; please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations.
• Please note that if you book accommodation on Airbnb, you may not be picked up and dropped off at the door.
• We provide up to 20 minutes of waiting. If you don’t show up and cannot be contacted, this tour will be cancelled and you will receive no refund.

Day 1 Hotel Pick-up, Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Meiling Palace, Xiaoling Tomb, Linggu Temple, Hotel Drop-off
Morning visit to Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum. Sun Yat-sen is known as the father of modern China and influential in overthrowing the Qing dynasty in 1911. With deep historical significance, magnificent architecture, and beautiful scenery, Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum is a must see when visiting Nanjing. Next, visit Meiling Palace, once considered the No. 1 Mansion in the Far East. Meiling Palace was built in 1934 as a birthday gift by Chiang Kai-shek (President of China) for his wife Soong Mayling who was named by Life magazine in 1937 as 'the most powerful woman in the world'). This beautiful villa combines classical Chinese architecture with modern western elements. Then, stroll along the tree-lined 618 meter long Sacred Way, lined with stone statues of lions, camels, elephants and horses that drive away evil spirits and guard the Xiaoling Tomb of Ming Dynasty where the founding emperor of the Ming dynasty was buried. Afterwards, visit Linggu Temple, described as 'the best Buddhist temple in the world'.

Meals Included: No meals
Hotel: Your self-booked accommodation in Nanjing

Day 2 Hotel Pick-up, Presidential Palace, Chaotian Gong, Zhonghua Gate, Confucian Temple Area, Hotel Drop-off
Visit the Presidential Palace in the morning. Presidential Palace is one of the largest surviving complex of modern Chinese (1840-1949) buildings. The site was used for provincial government buildings during the Qing Dynasty, the Celestial Palace during Taiping Rebellion period, the Office of the President of the Republic of China before the republic relocated to Taiwan in 1949. Walk the same corridors of power that were trodden by Chinese political luminaries such as Sun Yat-Sen and Chiang Kai Shek, look into the same meeting rooms where they held fort all those years ago, and enjoy gardens and ponds within the walls of the compound. Continue with a visit to Chaotian Gong, once an imperial palace in the Ming dynasty, and today the Nanjing Municipal Museum. Then, visit Zhonghua Gate, one of the best preserved and most intricate barbicans in the world. Zhonghua Gate is part of the 35 kilometer City Wall of Nanjing built between 1366 and 1386. Afterwards, wander around the Confucian Temple Area to enjoy an impressive view of the beautiful Qinhuai River.

Meals Included: No meals
Hotel: Your self-booked accommodation in Nanjing