Nanjing Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum Travel Guide

Nanjing's Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum is a treasure trove of fun! If you want to have a relaxing and enjoyable time, check out my guide! 😉 The best time to visit is November, when the weather is pleasant and perfect for traveling. Remember, Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum is open from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm, so don't be late! Tickets for Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum are CNY 70, but the combo ticket is a better deal at CNY 100, which includes Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, Linggu Temple, Music Stage, and Meiling Palace. Student discounts are also available! 📚 Exit from Exit 3 of Muxuyuan Station on Metro Line 2, and you'll be at Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum! On the way, you'll pass Yanque Lake, where the red leaves are reflected in the lake in autumn, making for a stunning view! Don't forget to take some beautiful photos! 🍂 Then head to Plum Blossom Valley and Changsheng Deer Park to get up close and personal with the cute sika deer. Next, walk along the Sacred Way of Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum to feel the weight of history, and then visit the mausoleum of Zhu Yuanzhang. If you still have energy, Zixia Lake is also worth a visit. In winter, Plum Blossom Hill is a great place to see plum blossoms! Fans of ancient costumes can also go to the Red Mansion Art Garden to take photos! 👗 Finally, exit from Gate 5, pass the Wutong Avenue Overpass, and check in at Meiling Palace for a perfect ending! By the way, if you get up early, you can enter for free before 6:30 am! Remember to time it right so you don't miss out on this benefit! 🏃‍♂️ I hope this guide helps you have a great time! 👋