A comprehensive guide to enjoying the snow in Nanjing alone!

►Actually, Nanjing is more suitable for a solo deep tour citywalk ▪ I was chatting with a friend the other day about where to go for the Spring Festival, and he said he would bring his family to Nanjing for the holiday, but because the kids are young, they can't go to many places. He also mentioned that he must come to Nanjing alone next time for a proper deep tour! ▪ As a local Nanjinger, I totally agree. Nanjing is a city with profound cultural heritage. To truly understand the original appearance of a popular tourist spot, it often takes half a day. A quick visit and a few photos will be forgotten in a few days! ▪ If you have the time, I strongly recommend coming alone to walk through those historical sites. It would be even better if you encounter unique natural weather, such as a snowy day in winter! ►Once it snows, Nanjing turns into Jinling ▪ The historical depth of the ancient capital of the Six Dynasties and the capital of ten dynasties is particularly rich in the autumn and winter seasons It's the traces of time on every brick and tile in the Zhongshan Scenic Area It's the enduring incense of the thousand-year-old Confucius Temple on the banks of the Qinhuai River It's the eastward flow of the Yangtze River from the Yuejiang Tower on Mufu Mountain It's the succession of the old and new central axis of the Drum Tower ►Recommended snowscape walking tour Starting from Nanjing Station, I recommend a route from east to south and then north. One can complete the journey alone by subway + bus or taxi! ① Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum Sifang Building ▪ Located at the north end of the central axis of the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, the characters for 'Xiaoling' stand out especially in the heavy snow. The outer walls of the Sifang Building of the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum are similar to the Great Wall, and the Ming Building is covered with yellow glazed tiles, which is one of the symbols of royal architecture! In addition to the Sifang Building, you can also walk around the Stone Statue Road, Weng Zhong Road, and Plum Blossom Hill of the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum. ▪ Time: Remember to enter the park before 6:30 am, it's free, and it takes about 2 hours to complete the above-mentioned attractions ▪ Transportation: Subway + taxi ② Confucius Temple and Qinhuai River ▪ The Wende Bridge at the Confucius Temple is the best spot for enjoying the snowscape. Besides the Qinhuai scenery, there is also the adjacent Great Hall of the Confucius Temple. The Qinhuai Lantern Festival during the Spring Festival is also not to be missed ▪ The night view of the Qinhuai River is also very beautiful. You can enjoy the night view of both banks on a cruise boat, where there will also be some performances and activities, experiencing the rich atmosphere of the water towns in the south of the Yangtze River ▪ Time: Visit once during the day and once at night. Arrive around 10 am after visiting the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum and have a meal in the scenic area ▪ Transportation: Get off at the Confucius Temple Station on Subway Line 3 ③ Drum Tower Park ▪ The core building of Drum Tower Park is the Drum Tower, one of the earliest existing drum tower buildings in China. The scenery of red walls and green trees inside Drum Tower Park is very beautiful. The white snow against the red walls is suitable for a solo stroll and taking photos. The peacock flower bed outside Drum Tower Park is also one of the most beautiful urban landscapes in Nanjing, recommended for a visit ▪ Time: Arrive around 2 pm, and it takes about 1 hour to visit ▪ Transportation: Get off at the Drum Tower Station on Subway Line 1 ④ Yuejiang Tower ▪ As the name suggests, standing on Yuejiang Tower, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Yangtze River. This place was rebuilt by later generations according to the planning of Zhu Yuanzhang in the Ming Dynasty. With its advantageous geographical location, in addition to the Yangtze River, you can also have an unobstructed view of the distant mountains and the city skyline from a high vantage point, feeling the unique charm of Nanjing! ▪ Time: Enjoy the snowy scenery before sunset ▪ Transportation: Taxi or city bus After finishing all the itineraries, you can return to the Confucius Temple and Laomendong scenic area to enjoy the lanterns! ►Recommended tour: 1 to 2 days