Nanjing Private Tour: Xiaoling Tomb & Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum

Walk Ming Dynasty tombs and a revolutionary's mausoleum on Purple Mountain.

A 4-hour private tour of Nanjing visiting the UNESCO-inscribed Xiaoling Tomb of the Ming Dynasty and the Mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-sen on Purple Mountain, with a local guide, hotel or train station pickup, and air-conditioned transport. The guide speaks English or Chinese and can substitute sites if the mausoleum is closed on Mondays: options include Ming City Wall, the Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, or Confucius Temple based on your preferences.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Xiaoling Tomb and Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum

• Pick up from hotel or railway station
• Walk along Xiaoling Tomb path
• Explore Xiaoling Tomb garden and architecture
• Visit Mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-sen
• Admire mausoleum design and views
• Return to hotel or drop-off location

The experience

Four hours covers two of Nanjing's most significant historical sites. Your guide and driver pick you up at your hotel or train station and head first to Xiaoling Tomb, the resting place of Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang and Queen Ma of the Ming Dynasty. The tomb sits on a peaceful path lined with mythical stone animals and surrounded by gardens that shift through peach blossoms in spring, green in summer, and colored foliage in autumn. As you walk the grounds, your guide explains the history and architecture of this UNESCO site, which is one of the largest imperial tombs in China.

The second stop is the Mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, located in the lush Purple Mountain neighborhood. The site holds the history of twentieth-century China under Sun Yat-sen's leadership, and the elegant design of the mausoleum reflects that era. Walking up the grounds gives views across the whole area. Note that the mausoleum closes every Monday. If your tour falls on that day, your guide will substitute another major site (Ming City Wall and Zhonghua Gate, the Memorial Hall of the Nanjing Massacre, or Confucius Temple), based on the time you have left and what interests you.

The tour ends with drop-off at your Nanjing location. Bottled water is provided throughout, and the car is air-conditioned. If you want to visit additional sites beyond the two main stops, entrance fees for those are separate.

What’s included

• Entrance fee to Xiaoling Tomb.
• hotel or train station pickup and drop-off.
• air-conditioned car with driver.
• bottled water.
• local guide in English or Chinese.

Options for this experience

2 options

Nanjing Hotel PickupGuide in English or Chinese · 10 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 13:30Pickup is included, and you will be collected from the Nanjing hotel where you are staying.

Pickup at Nanjing Train StationGuide in English or Chinese · 10 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 13:30If you arrive by train, pickup is included from Nanjing Railway or Nanjing South Railway station.

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 day10 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 13:30

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 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sunny Private Tours

Is this one for you?Book the hotel pickup if you're staying in Nanjing, or the train station pickup if you're arriving by rail: either way, the guide meets you at your starting point and handles all transport for the four hours. The fixed itinerary fits two major sites into a half-day, so you keep the rest of your day free.

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.

What is Xiaoling Tomb and why is it significant?

Xiaoling Tomb is a UNESCO-inscribed imperial tomb from the Ming Dynasty, built for Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang and Queen Ma. It is one of the largest imperial tombs in China and sits on a peaceful grounds surrounded by seasonal gardens and guarded by stone mythical animals, with impressive ancient architecture set against a mountain backdrop.

Can I visit the Mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-sen on any day of the week?

The Mausoleum closes every Monday. If your tour is scheduled for a Monday, your guide will substitute another major Nanjing site such as Ming City Wall, the Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, or Confucius Temple, depending on your time and interests.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes entrance fees to Xiaoling Tomb, hotel or train station pickup and drop-off, an air-conditioned car with driver, bottled water, and a local guide speaking English or Chinese. Additional entrance fees apply if you choose to visit more sites beyond the two main stops.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation to the tour?

No. Pickup is included at your Nanjing hotel or train station, and the driver returns you to your location at the end of the tour. Public transportation options are also available nearby if you prefer.