Travel through the misty rain of the Six Dynasties and savor the splendor of Jinling

📍Nanjing! From the tombs of emperors and generals to the poems of literati, from the streets shaded by sycamore trees to the steaming duck blood vermicelli. 📅 Best season: March-May (Cherry blossoms at Jiming Temple), September-November (Red leaves at Qixia Mountain), December-February (Qinhuai Lantern Festival) 🤗Day 1: Ancient Capital of Six Dynasties, Imperial Atmosphere morning: [One] Zhongshan Scenic Area (World Cultural Heritage) Climb 392 steps to overlook Nanjing City, visit the mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, and feel the solemnity of "the world belongs to all". Hidden gameplay: Feed the pigeons at the music stand (ticket price: 10 yuan). [Two] Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum (70 yuan, a combined ticket is more cost-effective) Visit Zhu Yuanzhang's mausoleum, check in at the "most beautiful 600 meters" stone statue road (the red leaves in autumn are stunning), and climb to the top of Zixia Lake to overlook the mountains, rivers, cities and forests. 🍜 Lunch: Nanjing Dapaidang (Zhongshan Mausoleum Branch) Must-order dishes: Meiling porridge (soy milk + yam + lily), Tianwang roast duck buns, and sweet osmanthus sugar taro shoots, 60 yuan per person. 🌇 Afternoon: Linggu Temple + Meiling Palace [One] Linggu Temple (35 yuan) Explore the "No. 1 Zen Temple in the World", the secret realm of summer fireflies (July only), and climb the Linggu Tower for a panoramic view. [Two] Meiling Palace (30 yuan) Visit the "First Villa in the Far East" and enjoy the romantic aerial view of the Sycamore Necklace (best in autumn). 🌃 Night: Stay at Qinhuai Confucius Temple-Qinhuai Scenic Belt (free, internal attractions charge) Take a night cruise on the Qinhuai River on a painted boat (80 yuan for daytime sessions/100 yuan for night sessions), listen to the Qinhuai Scenery Pingtan, and watch the light show on both sides of the river. Tips for avoiding pitfalls: Avoid the snacks on the main street and go to Laomendong (10-minute walk). [Surprising] Day 2: Memories of the Republic of China·Literary Jinling 🌅 Morning: Presidential Palace + Six Dynasties Museum 1⃣ Presidential Palace (NT$35) Travel through China's modern history: Xuyuan Gardens, Zichao Tower, and the former site of the Governor-General's Office of Liangjiang. It is recommended to rent an audio guide (20 yuan). 2⃣Six Dynasties Museum (30 yuan, designed by the son of I.M. Pei) Immersive exhibition: Bamboo Shadow and Light Gallery, Six Dynasties Tile Wall, and cultural and creative ice cream check-in (25 yuan). 🍜 Lunch: Kexiang Food Street Recommended: Tao Ji’s authentic Dezhou Braised Chicken (lotus root cake), Aunt Xu’s Cake Shop (egg yolk and pork floss green rice cake), and free-range egg cakes. 🌇 Afternoon: Yihe Road + Pioneer Bookstore [One] Yihe Road Residence Area (free) Take a stroll along "Yihe Road, half of the history of the Republic of China", the Rose Wall (May) and Wutong Avenue (autumn) are great photo spots. [Two] Pioneer Bookstore (Wutaishan Main Branch) Check in at "China's Most Beautiful Bookstore" and write a postcard under the cross dome to send to the future. 🌃 Night: Changjiang Road Literary Night Tour 1912 Block (free) The bar street with Republican-era buildings, we recommend the restaurant "Passing By Your World", and the terrace with river view has a great night view. Jiangsu Art Museum New Building (free) Come across high-quality art exhibitions and feel the city's literary and artistic pulse. 👋Day 3: Buddhist Wandering·Shanshui Qixia 🌅 Morning: Niu Shou Mountain Cultural Tourism Area 1⃣ Buddha's Palace (98 yuan) Shocking Buddhist holy places: Thousand Buddha Hall, Grand Zen View, climb to the top to overlook the Buddha's Head Pagoda and the reflection of the sky mirror. Dressing suggestions: Light-colored long skirts are more photogenic, and hats should be taken off indoors. 🍜 Lunch: Jiangning Dongshan Old Goose Restaurant Must-order dishes: Dongshan old goose (cooked in a clay pot) and live pearls (a Nanjing specialty), 80 yuan per person. 🌇 Afternoon: Qixia Mountain/Yuzui Wetland Park (choose one) 2⃣ Qixia Mountain (40 yuan for the autumn red leaf festival, 25 yuan on weekdays) The thousand-year-old Qixia Temple and the ruins of Emperor Qianlong's palace, climb to the top of the mountain where the First Emperor overlooked the Yangtze River. Yuzui Wetland Park (free) Nanjing's "Little Kenting" lighthouse, sunset over the reed marshes, and cycling along the Yangtze River Greenway. 🌃 Night: The end of Laomendong food Must-eat list: Jiang Youji pot stickers, Lan Lao Da lotus root with sugar porridge, Lu's plum blossom cake, Chen Ji stinky tofu Hidden Easter egg: Afternoon tea at the Mustard Garden Hotel (reservation required) to experience Li Yu’s garden aesthetics. 🏨 Accommodation recommendations Xinjiekou, Confucius Temple/Laomendong, Zhongshan Scenic Area 🚇 Transportation Guide Subway: Use Alipay to collect the "Nanjing Metro Electronic Card", which covers major tourist attractions.