Discover Historic Nanjing: Private Day Tour from Shanghai by Bullet Train
This 12-hour customizable Nanjing tour offers premium service. Your guide will pre-book bullet train tickets (tickets excluded; choose your seat class) and pick you up at your hotel lobby for a hassle-free trip.
Visit the Porcelain Tower and Ruins of the Temple of Gratitude, Laomendong with ancient city walls, and Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum. Have authentic lunch at an old restaurant.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your hotel lobby
Shanghai Railway Station
After you are picked up at your hotel lobby at 7:00am you will take a bullet train to Nanjing----the former capital city of Ming Dynasty.
The Porcelain Tower
We start at the Porcelain Tower of Nanjing on the south bank of the Yangtze River. Also called the Temple of Gratitude, it is a famous historical and archaeological site and was counted among the Seven Wonders of the Medieval World.
Nanjing City Wall
The Ming City Wall is just a short walk from the tower. You can stroll along the path and admire the 650-year-old wall and Zhonghua Gate, China’s largest castle-style city gate and part of one of the world’s most complex castles.
Then head to Laomendong for an authentic lunch. After the meal, wander through this ancient district. It keeps original ancient streets, alleys and houses, along with local traditions and folk customs. Known by locals as the “root of Nanjing”, it holds the city’s deepest memories.
Xiaoling Tomb of Ming Dynasty
We will continue the tour to the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. It is famous for its unique layout, prominent historical status, stunning scenery and grand architectural scale.
Shanghai Railway Station
Your tour finish in the evening at around 17:00 and you will come back to Shanghai by bullet train and back to your hotel about 19:30.
PLEASE NOTICE:The bullet train ticket is not included please choose the seat class you prefer (business class, first class or second class) as your special requirement. We will book your train tickets in advance. We automatically book 2nd class train tickets for you unless you require
Ending Point
Your hotel lobby Shanghai
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Professional English-speaking guide
Hotel pick-up in Shanghai city center
Transportation in Nanjing
Entry/Admission - Xiaoling Tomb of Ming Dynasty
Entrance tickets as itinerary listed (Porcelain Tower, Ming Tomb)
Lunch
Gratuities
Round-trip bullet train tickets( 2nd class is 40USD, 1st class is 62USD, Business class is 124USD.
Tour Important Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
For private tour, Pick-up time from 7am-8:30am. Your guide will pick you up in your hotel lobby
We will book your train tickets in advance. We automatically book 2nd class train tickets unless you require to upgrade your seats at the time of booking. Round trip 2nd class is 40USD, 1st class is 62USD, Business class is 124USD.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Cindy W.
I’m Cindy, a native Shanghainese with 13 years of professional experience in the travel industry. Outgoing and friendly, I speak fluent English and love travelling around the world myself.
Over the years, I have served more than 7,000 travelers from Europe, the United States and other Western countries. I specialize in unique cultural small-group tours, and I also provide comprehensive itinerary planning services for guests travelling to China on business trips.
I am far more than just a tour guide — I lead my own dedicated small team. No matter where you plan to visit in China, we are able to tailor a perfect itinerary fully based on your personal preferences.
I am a huge food lover and enjoy exploring hidden local eateries in Shanghai and surrounding cities. Travelling with me, you will get to taste authentic local delicacies unknown to most tourists. Besides, I am passionate about history. If you are also a history enthusiast, I am delighted to share countless fascinating lesser-known stories from Chinese history along the way.
I am someone who appreciates the finer things in life. I have extensive knowledge of luxury hotels, trendy restaurants and bars across Shanghai and nearby regions, so I can seamlessly arrange premium leisure experiences tailored for you.
Thanks to my overseas background, I fully understand international travelers’ expectations, and strive to deliver completely hassle-free travel experiences for every guest.
I have established long-term partnerships as an official supplier for major global travel platforms including Tripadvisor, Viator and Expedia. In the past 13 years, I have consistently delivered outstanding service and received great feedback from all my clients.
$620/ per group
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