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🔥 **[Nanjing 3 Days 2 Nights Walking Tour Guide] Local hidden gems that locals never reveal, saving money and perfect for photos!** 📌 **Day 1: Travel through the Republic of China era, unlock the soul of old Nanjing** 📍 **Morning**: Head straight to **Yihe Road**, where the Republic of China-era buildings under the plane trees look cinematic in every shot! On the way, check in at **Xianfeng Bookstore (Wutaishan Branch)**, known as the most beautiful bookstore in the world. 📍 **Afternoon**: Avoid the crowds and visit the **Nanjing Museum** (free! Remember to book in advance), the Republic of China exhibition hall instantly transports you back in time, and your friends will ask if you went to Hengdian when you post on social media! 📍 **Evening**: Night tour of the **Qinhuai River**, skip the crowded Confucius Temple! Locals go to **Laomendong**, with its blue brick alleys and hanging lanterns. Eat at **Jiang Youji Potstickers** and **Lu’s Plum Blossom Cake**, 30 RMB per person and you’ll be full! 📌 **Day 2: Citywalk + hidden secret spots, blow up your social media** 📍 **Morning**: Visit **Zhongshan Scenic Area**, don’t just go to Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum! The Music Stage with pigeons flying (go early to avoid crowds), the mysterious **Wuliang Hall** at Linggu Temple, and the ginkgo trees in autumn are stunning! 📍 **Afternoon**: Explore the **Xiaguan Train Theme Park**, abandoned trains by the Yangtze River + industrial style, perfect for moody photos without filters! On the way, check out **Zhongshan Wharf**, a 2 RMB ferry ride to watch the sunset, even more romantic than the Bund! 📍 **Evening**: For skewers, go to **Nanhu East Road**, a local favorite night snack street, try Fatty’s Clay Pot and Anjia Osmanthus Rice Balls, a must for night owls! 📌 **Day 3: For artsy youth, Nanjing’s hidden Easter eggs** 📍 **Morning**: Visit the **National Art Exhibition Hall** (free!), the retro Republic of China staircase is perfect for photos, and the nearby **Jiangning Weaving Museum** is niche but stunning. 📍 **Afternoon**: Check in at **Yuzui Wetland Park**, with its red and white lighthouse and Yangtze River sunset, known as "Nanjing’s Little Kenting," cycling here is super healing! 📍 **Easter Egg**: If you have time, visit **Pukou Railway Station** (filming location of Zhu Ziqing’s "Back View"), a century-old station full of historic charm, a must-shoot for artsy youth! 💡 **Ultimate Tips**: ✔️ Transportation: The subway is super convenient, shared bikes + walking let you experience the charm of the alleys better ✔️ Accommodation: Near Xinjiekou/Confucius Temple subway stations, around 100 RMB per person ✔️ Avoid: Confucius Temple snacks are expensive and ordinary, Kexiang and Mingwalang are the real foodie paradises!