Nanjing, a city rich in historical heritage and beautiful scenery, is an ideal destination for university students traveling on a budget. Here, you can not only admire the grandeur of ancient city walls but also savor the modern urban charm. Let’s explore the allure of Nanjing together!
**Day 1: Ancient City Walls and Museum Tour**
**Morning:** Start your journey from the train station and walk for about 10 minutes to reach Nanjing’s most famous park—Xuanwu Lake Park. The picturesque scenery of the lake and mountains makes it a worthwhile visit. Due to time constraints, we recommend that you only explore the section of the lake from the train station to the Jiefang Gate. Along the way, you can enjoy the towering city walls and expansive lake views, as well as see many historical sites, such as the ancient water parade platform and the sculpture of Tang poet Wei Zhuang.
**Lunch:** Enjoy Nanjing’s local delicacies at a nearby restaurant, such as duck blood vermicelli soup and salted duck. The prices are affordable, and the flavors are delightful.
**Afternoon:** Enter the city from Jiefang Gate and visit the Ming City Wall History Museum. The ticket price is 15 yuan, and the visit takes about half an hour. Here, you can learn about the historical changes of Nanjing’s ancient city walls and feel the depth of Nanjing’s history.
**Evening:** Sample local snacks at the food street near the city wall, such as grilled fish and spicy hot pot. The prices are budget-friendly, and the food is delicious.
Day 2: Nature, History and Culture Tour
Morning: From Taicheng, walk for about a few minutes to Jiming Temple Station, and take Bus No. 1 to Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum. The Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum is free to enter, and the tour lasts about 1.5 hours. Here, you can appreciate the majesty of modern architecture, visit the mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, and feel the history and culture of Nanjing.
Noon: Taste local specialties at restaurants near the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, such as beef noodles, Nanjing big-name stalls, etc.
Afternoon: Visit Qingliang Mountain or Stone Town Park. Both of these attractions are natural attractions in Nanjing, admission is free, and you can choose one to visit according to your personal preferences. Here, you can enjoy the beautiful landscape scenery and feel the natural beauty of Nanjing.
Evening: Finish this wonderful trip to Nanjing with a tasting of local specialties such as roast duck and duck neck at a restaurant near Nanjing Railway Station.
On this trip to Nanjing, you can not only enjoy the beautiful natural scenery, but also feel the profound historical and cultural heritage. The whole itinerary is compact and fulfilling, and the cost is not high, which is very suitable for college students to travel on a budget. You can also make new friends and expand your horizons and knowledge as you travel. I hope this guide can help you on your trip to Nanjing, and I wish you a happy trip!
