Boat Trip on Inner Qinhuai River
The river tells a story. With a total length of 110 kilometers, the Qinhuai River is the 'Mother River'of Nanjing. When flowing into the city, it is divided into two tributaries: one is called the 'outer Qinhuai River' circling the city-wall built in the Ming Dynasty. The other is termed as the 'inner Qinhuai River'historically reputed as 'Five-kilometer Qinhuai'. Boating on the inner Qinhuai River enables you to fully admire over forty scenic spots such as former residences of celebrities, historical remains, noted bridges, famous gardens and Qinhuai colorful lanterns. The whole journey costs about 50 minutes with no stops in between.
Ordinary boat (50minutes): RMB 60 (daytime), RMB 80(evening, 17:30-22:00)
Exclusive boat (50-90 minutes): RMB 2400/boat (16seats), RMB 2600/boat(20 seats)
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- You can appreciate the beauty of Chinese private gardens from a unique angle—on a boat.
- The best seats are on your right hand side because scenic spots introduced by loud speakers are there.
- Boat touring at night is comparably recommended. English-speaking guiding device is only available when the whole group of one boat speaks English. However, it is still pleasant and romantic even if you cannot understand the mandarin introductions. Imaging how talented poets living on the banks of this river composed songs and poems on praise of their beloved beauties thousands of years ago already brings you a memorable moment. If listen carefully, you can even hear those compositions in the whispering of the river.
Just opposite Fuzi Miao Plaza (P13)