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Two Mad Explorers explore Nanjing through its historic Gate of China, local Jiangsu food and Guiming Temple. They examine the old city wall and its controlled entrances, then discuss taking a painted boat along the Qinhuai River for a different city view. A meal near Nanjing University features regional dishes and generous portions. At Guiming Temple, they observe the quiet atmosphere, hear chanting and take in views from a pagoda. The visit concludes with an incense offering and a gong-striking ceremony. They also explain practical entry details, including physical tickets and incense at Guiming Temple. Their visit also includes a look at the temple's female monastic community and its gong ritual, alongside the city wall and regional meal.
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Gate of China and Nanjing streets
Two Mad Explorers begin their visit at the Gate of China, a well-preserved section of Nanjing's ancient city wall. They examine the scale and details of the structure and discuss its defensive layout, including access through courtyards. Walking along the walls gives them views of the city, where modern buildings sit near historic features. They also suggest a painted boat trip on the Qinhuai River as a way to see Nanjing from the water. The travelers describe their first impressions as positive and spend time exploring streets around the historic area.
Jiangsu food and Guiming Temple
The pair stop near Nanjing University for Jiangsu cuisine. They sample regional dishes, including chicken feet and a flavorful broth, and comment on the generous portions and affordable meal. Their next destination is Guiming Temple, where they find a calm setting and observe female monks chanting. A pagoda provides broad views over the city. The visit includes an incense offering; foreign visitors may need to buy physical tickets rather than use WeChat, according to their practical advice. They finish with a gong-striking ceremony, adding a distinct ritual to the temple visit. The day's route brings together Nanjing's city walls, local food and a religious site. The final stop, Guiming Temple, changes the pace of the day. Two Mad Explorers describe the temple as calm and observe female monks chanting. The pagoda gives them a broad view over Nanjing, and the visit includes an incense offering and a gong-striking ceremony. These details give the temple stop a spiritual and participatory element. Their advice for visitors includes carrying physical payment for the temple ticket if WeChat is not accepted, and accepting the three incense sticks included with admission. The route moves from the defensive history of a city gate to regional food and a religious site, offering several distinct ways to experience Nanjing.
FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)
- Q: How much is admission to the Gate of China?
- A: The source tip says tickets can be bought on site for 51 yuan per person, without an online reservation.
- Q: What is the food like in Nanjing?
- A: The explorers try Jiangsu cuisine, including chicken feet and broth. They describe the portions as generous and the meal as affordable.
- Q: What should foreign visitors know about Guiming Temple tickets?
- A: The source advises that foreign visitors may need to purchase a physical ticket instead of using WeChat. It also says the entry ticket includes three incense sticks.
- Q: What happens at the temple?
- A: The explorers visit Guiming Temple, hear chanting, see the pagoda and take part in an incense offering and gong-striking ceremony.
