Day 01 Nanjing ( Meals: -/L/- )
Program: Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, the Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge, Zhonghua City Gate, Confucius Temple
Dr. Sun Yat-sen has been respected as the Father of Modern China since he fought unyieldingly against the corrupt Qing government and led the 1911 revolution to end feudal system and found Republic of China, leading Chinese people into a new era. He was born in 1866 in Xiangshan County (Now belongs to Zhongshan City), Guangdong Province and died on March 12, 1925, in Beijing. The mausoleum is situated at the foot of the second peak of Mt. Zijin. Construction of the tomb started in 1926, taking three years. He was buried here on June 1,1929. Reclining on mountain slope, the mausoleum looks majesty and sublime. It has become a must for all visitors to Nanjing.
Then visit the Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge. It was the first double deck and double track highway and railway bridge designed and constructed by Chinese themselves. The upper highway bridge is 4589 meters long and the lower railway bridge is 6772 meters long. Each arch of the main bridge spans 160 meters.
After having lunch at local restaurant, visit the city wall and the Zhonghua City Gate. It is the best preserved Chinese ancient castle, and the biggest and most splendid city gate of Nanjing city wall. The gate was built from 1366 to 1386.The whole structure was built with huge bricks and special cement which is extraordinarily strong.
Finally visit the Confucius Temple. Situated on the north bank of the Qinhuai River, consisting of 3 architectural complexes, the Confucius Temple (Fuzimiao) was originally built in 1034. It has been the center of culture, commerce and life for the citizens of the city since then. Today, the entire area around the temple consists of a series of tourist shops, snack bars, restaurants and entertainment arcades all done up in "Ming" and "Qing" style architecture. The area is great fun and a very pleasant part of the city to walk around.
Then be transferred back to your hotel.End of Service!
