Nanjing Private Day Tour of the Purple Mountain Visiting Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum, Meiling Palace, Xiaoling Tomb of Ming Dynasty & Linggu Temple

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'
• Experienced English speaking tour guide
• Overland round-trip transfers with private chauffeur and in-transport refreshments

About This Tour
• Departure: Daily departing from Nanjing
• Tour Duration: Approximately 8 hours.
• Guide Languages: Chinese & English.
• 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.

Tour Itinerary at a Glance
• Pick up from your accommodation in Nanjing
• Visit Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum
• Visit Meiling Palace
• Lunch on your own
• Visit Xiaoling Tomb of Ming Dynasty
• Visit Linggu Temple
• Transfer back to your accommodation in Nanjing

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 Remark
• 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. They are customary and would be of great encouragement and reward for quality service.

Additional Info
• 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 the booking 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
• 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.

Hotel Pick-up & Transfer to Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum
Your private guide will be holding GoGrandChina pick-up sign and waiting for you in your hotel lobby (or other appointed meeting place) at the appointed time. You will be transferred to Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in a comfortable private vehicle.

Visit Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum
Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum is situated at the foot of the second peak of Purple Mountain to the east of Nanjing. Nanjing was where Sun Yat-Sen, first proclaimed the Republic of China in 1911 and where the government had moved from Beijing in the late 1920's. Considered to be the "Father of Modern China", Sun Yat-sen fought against the imperial Qing government and after the 1911 revolution ended the monarchy, and founded the Republic of China. The mausoleum's layout is very similar to the tombs of Chinese emperors and has interesting contrasts and similarities with Xiaoling Tomb of Ming Dynasty, which is found about a half mile to the west on the same side of Purple Mountain.

Visit Meiling Palace
The Meiling Palace was once the home of China’s former president Chiang Kai-shek and his wife Soong Mayling before they fled to Taiwan in 1949 at the end of the Chinese civil war. Meiling Palace was built in 1934 as a birthday gift by Chiang for his wife Soong Mayling who was named by Life magazine in 1937 as 'the most powerful woman in the world'). Once considered the No. 1 Mansion in the Far East, this beautiful villa combines classical Chinese architecture with modern western elements. For decades, the building was kept as a state guesthouse and closed to the public until 2013, when the villa was renovated and its doors thrown open to the public. From the air, Meiling Palace resembles a giant emerald and the landscaping around it looks like a pendant and necklace. It is now a museum showing Soong Maying’s life as a politician, a diplomat and an artist as well as stories about this grand villa.

Lunch at Your Own Expense
Please feel free to ask your guide for suggestions and recommendations

Visit Xiaoling Mausoleum of the Ming Dynasty
The Xiaoling Mausoleum of the Ming Dynasty is located at the foot of Purple Mountain and contains the tomb of Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, founder of the Ming and is one of China's biggest imperial tomb sites and a perfect example of the architectural and stone carving achievement of the Ming Dynasty. It is a UNESCO's World Heritage Sites together with the Ming Tombs in Beijing. It has an 800-meter-long Sacred Way leading to the main structure, with 12 pairs of stone animals such as elephants, lions and horses on both sides of the road and four pairs of warriors and ministers to guard the tomb. The different styles and facial expressions of these works represent the best of the stone carving art during the Ming Dynasty.

Visit Linggu Temple
Linggu Temple was first built in 515 and used to lie at the northeast foot of the Purple Mountain where the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum is located, since the Hongwu Emperor of the Ming dynasty chose the place to be his mausoleum and the temple was moved to the present place. The temple was named by the Hongwu Emperor himself. In the temple, except for Buddhas and Budhisattvas, Xuanzang and his relics were enshrined and worshipped. Among the temple's interesting features is a vaulted hall built in 1831, commonly called the "beamless hall" because, unlike most Chinese buildings, it is built entirely of masonry. Linggu pagoda is another notable structure. Built in 1928, it also commemorates the soldiers killed in the national revolution. It is a reinforced concrete and wood structure nine stories standing 60.5 metres high.

Transfer Back to Your Hotel
Your guide and driver will transfer you back to your hotel in Nanjing.