I am going to Nanjing during the Mid-Autumn Festival. I will arrive in Nanjing at 2 pm on September 15th and take the train back at 8 pm the next day. You can refer to the following route:
After arriving in Nanjing at noon, you can take a brief rest near Nanjing South Railway Station and then visit Nanjing Museum. Here you can learn about the history and culture of Nanjing.
Visit the Nanjing City Wall in the afternoon and feel the majesty of the ancient city wall. Afterwards, you can visit the nearby Confucius Temple Qinhuai Scenic Area and taste local food.
At night, you can watch a Qinhuai Lantern Festival or enjoy the night view of Nanjing, such as Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge, Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge Night View, etc.
The next morning, we visited Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and learned about Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s life story.
In the afternoon, visit the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum and experience the solemnity and simplicity of the Ming Dynasty royal family.
Afterwards, you can visit Nanjing Laomendong, taste local snacks, and experience the old street culture of Nanjing.
In the afternoon, go to the Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall to learn about this tragic history.
Finally, taste some Nanjing specialties near Nanjing South Railway Station, and then prepare to return.
This route covers the history, culture, food, etc. of Nanjing. I hope it can provide some reference for your trip to Nanjing. Have a nice trip!