Nanjing Budget Travel Guide

📌【CNY 500 per person! Nanjing 3-day, 2-night budget travel guide for students】Local insider tips for free activities + time-honored food, avoid tourist traps with this guide! 📍Attractions (Free Admission List) 1️⃣ Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum Free admission with reservation! Climb the 392 steps to overlook the city of Nanjing. Closed on Mondays, don't go there for nothing. 2️⃣ Nanjing Museum Take amazing photos in the Republic of China Hall! Make reservations 7 days in advance (bring your ID card). 3️⃣ Laomendong Black brick and gray tiles + rose flower walls, Lu's plum blossom cakes, Xiao Zheng's crispy sesame cakes from CNY 5. 4️⃣ Yihe Road "Half of the history of the Republic of China" is reflected in the shadows of the parasol trees, very photogenic. The main branch of Librairie Avant-Garde is nearby. 5️⃣ Xuanwu Lake Important note: The city wall is free after 6 pm! Cycling around the lake at sunset is super relaxing. 🚇Transportation Tips ❶Use the "Jinling Tong Ride Code" for subway transfers to get discounts. ❷Choose shared bikes over sightseeing buses in the Zhongshan Scenic Area (queueing for 1 hour or more). ❸Xinjietou has 24 exits, look for Exit 15 (Cha Yan Yue Se). 🏨Accommodation Guide ✅Hostels near Fuzimiao/Daxinggong subway stations are CNY 60+ per person. (Recommend "Manxin Hotel" near the subway, Ke Xiang breakfast is within walking distance). 🍜Must-try Food (CNY 15 per person to eat your fill!) ▫️Duck Blood Vermicelli: Xiao Pan Ji (add rice crust for the perfect match!). ▫️Beef Pot Stickers: Li Ji Halal Restaurant (be careful of the hot juice). ▫️Pork Tripe Noodles: Xiang Ji/Yi Ji (chili oil is essential). ▫️Glutinous Rice Balls: Aunt Xu's Rice Cakes (salted egg yolk and pork floss, yyds). ⚠️Avoid restaurants in the Fuzimiao scenic area! Go straight to Mingwalang/Hongmiao. 📆Itinerary DAY 1: Zhongshan Hiking Route Muxuyuan Subway Station → Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum (free entry before 6 am) → Meiling Palace → Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum → Music Stage (CNY 10 to feed pigeons) → Linggu Temple DAY 2: Cultural Tour Nanjing Museum → Presidential Palace → 1912 Block → Laomendong night photography DAY 3: City Walk Yihe Road → Xiqiao (Zifeng Tower photo spot) → Xuanwu Lake City Wall → Return trip 💡Hidden Gems ✔️Pray for academic success at Jiming Temple (locals know this). ✔️Don't miss the summer fireflies/autumn sweet-scented osmanthus at Linggu Temple. ✔️The Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders is a must-visit (book in advance). 💰Cost Breakdown (per person) Accommodation CNY 120 + Transportation CNY 30 + Food CNY 200 + Tickets CNY 50 = CNY 400 (Student IDs can save you half the ticket price!). 📸Outfit Suggestions Hanfu/Qipao + Laomendong = Republic of China blockbuster Solid colors + Parasol Tree Avenue = Cinematic feel ‼️Important Notes ❶Remember to book all venues in advance (especially during holidays). ❷Wear comfortable sneakers! At least 20,000 steps per day. ❸Eating and drinking are prohibited on the Nanjing subway, and you will be fined if caught. Save this local-approved, all-inclusive guide! More questions? Ask me in the comments section.