2025Cruise along Qinhuai River in Nanjing|trip.com

As night falls, embark on a boat tour along the Qinhuai River to discover the unique charm of this ancient waterway. Brilliant lights along both banks outline the distinctive silhouette of this historic capital, while rippling waters reflect the city's past and present. Gliding along the river feels like traveling through time, with every bridge and shoreline telling stories that belong to Nanjing. This is not just a visual delight but a spiritual journey through history.

Night Tour of Qinhuai: Gliding through Wende Bridge's moon shadow in replica barges, boat women narrate Confucius Temple lore in soft dialects. As painted boats part glimmering waves, the ancient capital's cultural veins awaken in rippling lights. Ink-tiled walls cast reflections on water, while Wu dialect songs from riverside theaters flow with the current, as if time had never passed.

Scenery of Jinling: From Wuding Gate to Qingliang Gate, the route passes white egret park's pavilions, with Purple Mountain Observatory's dome gleaming in dusk. Ming city walls at Zhonghua Gate glow golden, weaving ancient and modern landscapes together with city neon on water surface.