Audio tour · China
Nanjing
A self guided audio tour of Nanjing.
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A self guided audio tour of Nanjing.
Nanjing has anchored Chinese governance for over a millennium. From the Eastern Wu state in the 3rd century to the Ming dynasty's central rule, this city repeatedly bore the weight of empire. Today, it continues that tradition, serving as a global center for education and scientific research. Walk the ancient walls, trace the Yangtze River's path, and witness a city that has always dictated the course of China's history.
In the app, 35 stops in Nanjing are narrated aloud, about 1h 0m of listening across 5 walking routes, in 13 languages, offline once downloaded. Choose a route or build your own, then walk while a calm voice tells you the story of each stop. The app also maps 14 Instagram photo spots, social media photo locations with directions to where you stand for the shot.
The opening lines of a few narrations, straight from the tour.
"Presidential Palace (Nanjing)."
"This impressive structure was originally built in the early 15th century, rising up to a height of."
"You are standing in one of the largest museums in China, housing over 400,000 items."
"Memorial Hall of the Victims in the Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders."
"You are standing at the edge of a very large lake that has been a gathering place for people."
"Take a moment to look up at this structure."
Curated orders through the city. Or build your own and press Play All.
A walk through the heart of Nanjing past the old palace plazas and churches.
An eastern walk linking the Nanjing Museum the Ming Palace ruins and the river bridge.
A green northern walk from the great lake past Jiming Temple to Zifeng Tower.
A walk through the historic south past mosques the city wall and old residences.
A northwestern riverside walk from the wharf to the rebuilt Porcelain Tower.
Every stop is narrated. Walk them in any order, or follow a route. Open a category to see what is inside.