Nanjing travel guide
Nanjing Tourism | Nanjing Guide
You're Going to Love Nanjing
With a population of 7.17 million, Nanjing is the largest city in Jiangsu, China by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Nanjing has to offer.
When to visit Nanjing
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Nanjing in July, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -1 °C, with an average temperature of 2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 170 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Nanjing, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.
How to Get to Nanjing
Plane
When flying to Nanjing, you’ll arrive at Nanjing Lukou Intl (NKG), which is located 36 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Nanjing from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 20h 35m.
Train
Located 3 km from the city centre, Nanjing Nanjing Railway Station is the busiest station in Nanjing. Another popular train station is Nanjing Nan, located 10 km from the centre.
Airlines serving Nanjing
Where to stay in Nanjing
Average rates range from around C$ 61 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 141 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Nanjing
Most booked hotels in Nanjing
Renting a car in Nanjing
Expect to pay C$ 1.67 per litre in Nanjing (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 20.02 and C$ 26.69. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Nanjing, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.