Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall and Qiqiao Village day tour

Two centuries of Nanjing history in one morning and afternoon

A day tour in Nanjing with a local English-speaking guide covers the Memorial Hall of the Nanjing Massacre (a museum documenting the 1937 war crime through photographs, documents and artifacts), and Qiqiao Old Village, a well-preserved Ming Dynasty settlement on the city's outskirts. Hotel or railway station pickup is included, along with transport by private vehicle, bottled water and lunch. The tour runs eight hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Nanjing Massacre Memorial and Qiqiao Village

• Meet guide at hotel or railway station
• Transfer to Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall
• Explore the Memorial Hall exhibits
• Transfer to Qiqiao Old Village
• Wander through Qiqiao Village streets
• Return to hotel or railway station

The experience

The tour starts with pickup at your Nanjing hotel or the railway station (trains should arrive between 8am and 10am), then moves directly to the Memorial Hall of the Nanjing Massacre. The hall displays historical documents, photographs, videos and human remains from December 1937, when the Imperial Japanese Army occupied Nanjing and killed between 40,000 and 300,000 people over six weeks. The museum frames its mission as "history is forgivable, but unforgettable": a place to learn rather than to judge.

After the memorial, you're transferred to Qiqiao Old Village, a small settlement in Nanjing's suburbs that sees far fewer tourists than the city center. The village preserves Ming Dynasty-era houses and narrow lanes paved with light green stone slabs, letting you walk through the old town at your own pace. The guide stays with you throughout both stops, answering questions about the sites and the history they represent.

Transport between the hotel, both attractions and back again is handled by private vehicle. Lunch and bottled water are provided during the day. The tour concludes when you're dropped off at your hotel or the railway station.

What’s included

• Local English-speaking guide for the full day.
• hotel or railway station pickup and drop-off.
• private vehicle transport between all sites.
• lunch.
• bottled water.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 2 Mar 2027

AgesAdult (3 to 90 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by SilkRoadTrips

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a guided day combining a major WWII memorial site with an authentic Ming Dynasty neighborhood, all by private vehicle from your hotel.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 3): free.

What exactly is inside the Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall?

The Memorial Hall displays historical documents, photographs, videos and human remains from the 1937 massacre, arranged to document what happened during the six-week occupation of Nanjing by the Imperial Japanese Army.

Is Qiqiao Old Village crowded with other tourists?

Qiqiao Village is not well-known and sees far fewer tourists than central Nanjing attractions, so you can walk the Ming Dynasty streets and old houses without heavy crowds.

What time does the tour start and end?

Pickup happens in the morning at your hotel or the railway station (trains should arrive between 8am and 10am). The full tour runs eight hours and ends when you're dropped back at your hotel or station.

Is lunch included in the price?

Yes, lunch is provided during the day, along with bottled water and all transport by private vehicle between the sites.

Do I need any documents for this tour?

A current valid passport is required on the day of travel. Wear comfortable walking shoes as you'll be on your feet at both the memorial and the village.