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Presidential Palace of Nanjing

Chang Jiang Lu, Nan Jing Shi, Jiang Su Sheng

Description

The Presidential Palace of Nanjing was the office of the President of the Republic of China from 1927 to 1949, when the ROC Government relocated to Taipei and the Chinese Communist Party took over control and proclaimed the People's Republic of China (PRC). The complex now houses the China Modern History Museum that focuses on the country's history since 1912 (date of creation of the ROC), it consists of a Main Gate, two gardens (East and West), the Main Hall in traditional Chinese-style, the Presidential Building with the Presidential office and other administrative buildings.

Access & Transport

The palace complex can be considered to represent the very centre of Nanjing. It is a 5 mins walk from the Daxinggong metro station (2, 3) and several bus services stop there.

Instructions & Recommendations

From the palace, it is a short metro ride to either Purple Mountain of Fuzimiao, the lively neighbourhood around the city's Confucius Temple.

Meta review

The palace is featured in travel guidebooks but seldom advertised online otherwise. Visitors note that it doesn't have the splendour of a more "traditional" imperial palace so the draw really is the historical background and that content is not properly conveyed to foreign tourists with only limited information displayed in English. Nice gardens.

Environmental & Social

Minor carbon footprint (electricity use). Part of the city's and country's historical heritage

Conclusion

Interesting but visually not that impressive, in particular compared to the seat of power of Chinese Imperial power or the current CCP. Recommended for Chinese nationals and history buffs

Key positive

Opportunity to revise your ROC & Kuomintang history

Centrally located and close to metro station

Key negative

Lack of English translations

No wow factor

Suitability

We think most of the areas open to visitors are accessible for wheelchair users

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

March 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 25m

est. visit time:1h 20m

Regulated hours

Start of Season 1:Mar, 01

Season 1

MONDAY -

TUESDAY08:30 - 18:00

WEDNESDAY08:30 - 18:00

THURSDAY08:30 - 18:00

FRIDAY08:30 - 18:00

SATURDAY08:30 - 18:00

SUNDAY08:30 - 18:00

Start of Season 2:Nov, 01

Season 2

MONDAY -

TUESDAY08:30 - 17:00

WEDNESDAY08:30 - 17:00

THURSDAY08:30 - 17:00

FRIDAY08:30 - 17:00

SATURDAY08:30 - 17:00

SUNDAY08:30 - 17:00

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
CN¥40
Adult
11 - 64
CN¥40
Child
3 - 10
CN¥0
Infant
0 - 2
CN¥0
No stated age threshold online

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