A 7-day, 6-night China tour to Nanjing, the Southern Capital, and sacred Mount Jiuhuashan, with Zheng He, the Ming tombs and Nanjing Massacre memorial.
Trip highlights
- China: the Southern Capital, Jiuhuashan and Nanjing, following the old southern capital and devotion to the Bodhisattva
- An in-depth trip from two quality lecturers, Khun Ton Khun and Khun Pap
- Climb the sacred mountain of Jiuhuashan and pay respects to Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva
- Uncover the legend of Zheng He, the great Ming-dynasty eunuch admiral and navigator
- See the Porcelain Tower, a legendary wonder of the medieval world
- Visit the Nanjing Massacre memorial, tracing a tragedy of the Second World War
Highlight places
Led by historiansEvery trip travels with an expert history lecturer who brings each site to life in plain language.
Off the beaten pathCentral Asia, the Middle East, the Himalayas — places most tour companies never go.
Private groups, no rushingRight-sized groups and unhurried time at the places that matter most.
Beyond ordinary travelEvery tour is designed by writers and professional travellers to create experiences that reflect who you are — for travellers who want more than an ordinary holiday.
About this tour
China: Nanjing and Jiuhuashan, The Southern Capital is a 7-day, 6-night tour departing 12 November 2026 and returning 18 November 2026. It combines Mount Jiuhuashan, one of the four sacred Buddhist mountains of China and devoted to Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, with the city of Nanjing, the southern capital of several Chinese dynasties.
On the mountain the group visits temples including Huacheng, Baisuigong and Tiantai and rides cable cars to Tiantai Peak. In Nanjing the program covers Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum, the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum (a UNESCO World Heritage site), the Nanjing Museum, Fuzimiao with a Qinhuai River night cruise, Niushoushan, the Zheng He Treasure Fleet Park, the Porcelain Tower and the Memorial Hall of the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre.
The tour is led by Khun Ton Khun and Khun Pap as history lecturers. It uses China Eastern Airlines via Kunming, a high-speed train between Nanjing and Chizhou, and 5-star hotels.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Bangkok – Kunming – Nanjing
Meet at 05:00 at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), 4th floor, and check in at the China Eastern Airlines counter.
- 07:50: fly to Kunming on MU9622, arriving at Kunming Changshui Airport (KMG) at 11:25, with a 3 hour 5 minute layover.
- 14:30: fly to Nanjing on MU5877, arriving at Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) at 17:05.
Day 2Nanjing – Chizhou – Mount Jiuhuashan
Go to Nanjing South Railway Station and take train G7493 at 09:56, arriving at Chizhou at 11:26, then travel to Mount Jiuhuashan.
- Jiuhuashan is one of China's four sacred mountains. According to legend, Prince Kim Gyo-gak of the Silla kingdom came here to practise in AD 719 and is believed to be an incarnation of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.
- Visit the oldest temple on the mountain, first built in the Jin dynasty (AD 265-420) and regarded as the source temple of the mountain's Buddhist sites, where Prince Kim Gyo-gak once stayed.
- Jiuhuashan is part of the UNESCO Global Geopark network (2019).
Day 3Jiuhuashan: Baisuigong Temple and Tiantai Peak
- Huacheng Temple.
- Take the cable car to Baisuigong Temple, the Hundred-Year Palace, the fourth most important temple on the mountain, which enshrines the gilded body of the monk Wuxia, gilded on the order of the Ming emperor Chongzhen.
- Take the cable car to Tiantai Peak, the highest point, nicknamed the roof of Jiuhuashan, with a sea of clouds and unusual rock formations.
- Pay respects at Tiantai Temple, first built in the Tang dynasty and the most sacred pilgrimage site on the mountain.
Day 4Chizhou – Nanjing
Travel back down from the mountain to Chizhou (about 3 hours) and stop in the city, a cultural centre in the Tang and Song dynasties where many officials and poets stayed.
- At 15:51 take train G7086 from Chizhou Station, arriving at Nanjing South at 17:28.
Day 5Nanjing: Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Ming Xiaoling and Fuzimiao
- Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum: the father of modern China, with 392 marble steps up to a hall holding his white marble statue.
- Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum: the tomb of the Hongwu Emperor, founder of the Ming dynasty, covering 1.7 million square metres, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Nanjing Museum: more than 400,000 artefacts and one of the world's largest collections of Ming and Qing porcelain.
- Fuzimiao, the Confucius Temple, and an evening cruise on the Qinhuai River.
Day 6Nanjing: Niushoushan and the Zheng He Treasure Fleet Park
- Niushoushan: a sacred Buddhist site with roots in the Tang dynasty, housing the relic of the Buddha's skull, with the Usnisa Palace, which has a lotus-shaped dome and multi-level underground halls.
- Zheng He Treasure Fleet Park: a memorial to the Ming admiral who led seven voyages from Asia to Africa.
- Shopping at Xinjiekou, Nanjing's busiest commercial district.
Day 7Nanjing – Kunming – Bangkok
- Porcelain Tower of Nanjing: a replica commemorating the famous Ming-dynasty pagoda once ranked among the wonders of the medieval world.
- Memorial Hall of the Victims in the Nanjing Massacre: opened in 1985 to remember the events of December 1937 during the Second Sino-Japanese War.
- 11:00: check in at Nanjing airport; fly to Kunming on MU5766, departing 14:00 and arriving 17:10, then connect.
- 21:05: fly to Bangkok on MU9621 with dinner on board, arriving at Suvarnabhumi at 22:35.
Included
- Round-trip international economy flights
- Baggage allowance on international economy flights under airline standards, checked and carry-on
- Transport and sightseeing with an experienced driver
- Accommodation as specified, two guests per room (request in advance if you need a three-bed room; some hotels may not have triple rooms)
- Entrance fees as specified in the program
- Meals as specified in the program
- Experienced local guide
- Thai lecturer and tour leader
- Travel accident insurance (subject to the policy terms)
Not included
- Single room supplement (if staying alone): 12,000 baht per person
- Personal expenses such as telephone, internet, laundry, minibar, special meals or extra drinks outside the program, passport fees, excess baggage, seat reservations, medical costs for pre-existing conditions, personal portable oxygen cans, and lost luggage or valuables
- Tips for the tour leader, local guide and driver (recommended standard 540 yuan per person)
- 7% VAT, 3% withholding tax and other legal taxes
- Fuel surcharges and airport taxes if the airline raises prices
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