Nanjing Private Day Tour: Mausoleum, Ming Tomb & City Wall

Walk the Ming City Wall while your guide traces Nanjing's six centuries as an ancient capital.

A private day tour of Nanjing with a dedicated guide and driver, lasting 7 to 8 hours, built entirely around what you want to see. You visit the Mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen on Purple Mountain, the Xiaoling Tomb of Ming Dynasty (a UNESCO World Heritage site), the Ming City Wall, and the Confucius Temple area, with the itinerary fully customizable based on your interests. Hotel or train station pickup and drop-off are included. The guide speaks English or Chinese.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Nanjing's top historical sites

• Pick up from hotel or station
• Visit Mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen
• Tour Xiaoling Tomb of Ming Dynasty
• Walk along Ming City Wall and Zhonghua Gate
• Explore Confucius Temple area and local markets
• Optional visit to Memorial of Nanjing Massacre or other sites
• Drop off at hotel or downtown area

The experience

Your guide and driver meet you at your Nanjing hotel or train station and spend a few minutes planning the day with you before heading out. Because this is a private tour, you shape the route: the itinerary below is a sample, but you can change it on the spot. The first stop is typically the Mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, set on Purple Mountain surrounded by lush grounds. You walk the elegant complex, admire the historic architecture, and hear the story of early 20th-century China under Sun Yat-Sen's leadership while taking in views across the whole area.

Next comes the Xiaoling Tomb of Ming Dynasty, one of China's largest imperial tombs and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Built for the first Ming emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang, and Queen Ma, it sits in a mountain setting with a peaceful path lined by mythical stone animals. Your guide walks you through the ancient architecture and garden scenery, explaining the history as you go. After that, you head to the Ming City Wall, built over 600 years ago, and the Zhonghua Gate. A leisurely walk along the wall lets you see the design of this ancient military defense structure and take in views from the top overlooking the city and lake. Your guide explains why Nanjing once ranked among China's six great ancient capitals.

The afternoon typically includes the Confucius Temple area, one of the city's most lively neighborhoods, where you can wander the local markets, watch street vendors, and see the Qinghuai River. If time allows and you're interested, your guide can take you to other sites such as the Memorial of Nanjing Massacre, Nanjing Museum, or Jiming Temple. At the end of the day, you're dropped off at your hotel or another downtown location of your choice. Bottled water is provided throughout, and the air-conditioned car handles all transport between sites.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off from your Nanjing hotel or train station.
• private guide speaking English or Chinese.
• air-conditioned car and driver for the full day.
• bottled water.

Options for this experience

2 options

Pickup at Nanjing Train StationGuide in English or Chinese · 8 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 12:00If you arrive by train, you will be collected from Nanjing Railway station or Nanjing South Railway station. Pickup is included.

Nanjing Hotel PickupGuide in English or Chinese · 8 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 12:00Pickup from your hotel in Nanjing is included: you will be collected at the Nanjing hotel where you are staying.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 12:00

AgesAdult (8 to 88 years) · Child (3 to 7 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sunny Private Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want to set your own pace and focus on the sites that matter most to you. The private guide and customizable itinerary mean you're not locked into a fixed schedule or a group's preferences. You decide what to linger on and what to skip.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 7 years); Infant (under 3): free.

Can I change the itinerary during the tour if I want to see different sites?

Yes, the itinerary is fully customizable. You discuss your interests with your guide at the start, and you can adjust the plan during the day. The sample route above is just a starting point.

What is the Xiaoling Tomb and why is it important?

The Xiaoling Tomb is one of China's largest imperial tombs, built for the first Ming emperor and his queen, and it is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It sits in a mountain setting with ancient architecture and garden scenery that reflect Ming dynasty design.

Is the Ming City Wall something I can walk on?

Yes, you take a leisure walk along the Ming City Wall, which is over 600 years old. From the top, you can see views of the modern city and the lake below, and your guide explains the history of Nanjing as one of China's ancient capitals.

How long does the tour last?

The tour runs 7 to 8 hours, including all transport between sites and time spent at each location.

What if I'm arriving by train? Can you pick me up from the station?

Yes, you can choose Nanjing Train Station pickup at checkout. Your guide and driver will meet you there and take you directly to start the tour.

What is included in the price?

The tour includes your guide and driver, the air-conditioned car for all transport, hotel or train station pickup and drop-off, and bottled water throughout the day. Entrance fees to the sites are not included.