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Travel For Phoebe explores Nanjing with a private driver arranged through Odinovo Tours. She visits a Buddhist site on Niosho Mountain, tries vegetarian food, and stops at local tea shops, including Charging. She walks part of the ancient city wall, explores Lao Mandong and visits Confucius Temple at night. The trip also includes a stay at Central Hotel, a meeting with a street artist, the Dr. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, and Japanese-style takoyaki before she leaves by train for Shanghai.
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Sacred sites, tea, and the city wall
Travel For Phoebe visits Nanjing for the first time and is surprised by the city's mix of history, food, and daily life. Her route begins at a Buddhist site on Niosho Mountain, where escalators lead to viewpoints and Buddha images and artworks fill the grounds. She has a vegetarian lunch at the site and explores its religious and cultural setting. The visit is a memorable part of her trip because she has not seen a place quite like it before.
Phoebe's private tour is guided by Jessica and arranged through Odinovo Tours. She says the service makes the trip easy and relaxed, with logistics handled for her. She also visits tea shops, especially Charging, which she says are common throughout Nanjing. She appreciates that people can often bring their own tea into restaurants, a cultural norm she contrasts with her home country.
The itinerary includes Nanjing's ancient city wall, described as one of the best-preserved in the world and extending for 33 kilometers. Phoebe walks along it and sees views of the city. The wall dates to the Ming Dynasty, and bricks bear stamps with the names of their makers. She also explores Lao Mandong, a preserved historic area with traditional streets and neighborhoods. A spontaneous meeting with a street artist results in a portrait and a memorable interaction.
Night visits, food, and local life
At night, Phoebe visits Confucius Temple and sees the site illuminated. She also visits the Dr. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum for historical context. Her accommodation is Central Hotel, which she describes as comfortable and well located for exploring Nanjing. The trip includes several food experiences, from vegetarian dishes at the Buddhist site to Japanese-style takoyaki at the end of her visit.
Phoebe talks about the friendliness of local people and says she makes friends easily. She appreciates being able to enjoy the city without managing every travel detail herself, thanks to the private tour and driver. After exploring Nanjing's sacred sites, wall, historic district, tea shops, and food, she departs by train for Shanghai. The video follows her first impressions and the places she visits rather than presenting a general guide to every part of Nanjing.
FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)
- Q: What's the best way to get around Nanjing?
- A: Phoebe uses a private driver arranged through Odinovo Tours. The arrangement makes getting between sites easy and relaxed, while the tour company handles logistics during her Nanjing visit.
- Q: What was the most memorable part of your trip?
- A: Phoebe highlights the Buddhist site on Niosho Mountain. She says she has never seen anything like it, and remembers both the energy and beauty of the place, including its Buddha images and artworks.
- Q: What's the food scene like in Nanjing?
- A: Phoebe enjoys the food she tries, from vegetarian dishes at the Buddhist site to Japanese-style takoyaki. She also visits local tea shops and says travelers should be ready to try several different meals during the trip.
- Q: What advice would you give to other travelers visiting Nanjing?
- A: Phoebe encourages travelers to stay open to unexpected experiences, because she finds Nanjing has more to offer than its familiar tourist stops. She also recommends trying the local tea during a visit.
- Q: How did you plan your trip to Nanjing?
- A: Phoebe books a private tour with Odinovo Tours, which handles arrangements including train tickets, hotels, and activities. She says the service made the trip easy and recommends it based on her experience.
