Taking a ride on the Qinhuai River painted boat, ancient buildings with white walls and black tiles on both banks constantly come into view. The lights on the buildings and strings of red lanterns under the eaves are reflected in the Qinhuai River. The boat seems to take you into ‘The Qinhuai River in the Sound of Oars and Lights’ written by Zhu Ziqing.
Boating on the Qinhuai River, you can not only get a full tour guide explanation, but also enjoy more than 40 scenic spots and landscapes along the banks, such as celebrity former residences, historical sites, bridges, famous gardens in the south of the Yangtze River, and Qinhuai lanterns. Listen to historical allusions and interesting anecdotes told by the tour guide.
Nowadays, ‘taking a painted boat and touring the Qinhuai River’ has become a necessary activity for tourists visiting Nanjing.
Opening hours: Open all year round from 09:00 to 22:00. Day cruise business hours: 09:00 – 17:30 (last admission time is 17:00). Night cruise business hours: 17:30 – 22:00 (last admission time is 21:30).
Preferential policies: Children: Free for those under 1.2 meters (excluding 1.2 meters); Discount for those between 1.2 meters (including 1.2 meters) and 1.5 meters (excluding 1.5 meters). Elderly: Elderly people aged 70 and above enjoy half price during the day (no discount at night). Supplementary note: Tourists who meet the preferential policies can purchase tickets at the scenic spot ticket office.
Service facilities: Parking lot: [Laiyan Mall Parking Lot].
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**Reference Price:** The hourly rate is ¥8.
**Address:** Located at the intersection of Laiyan Road and Wuyi Alley.
**Parking Spaces:** There are 61 available parking spaces.
**Scenic Spot Explanation:** Electronic tour guide interpreters are provided on the cruise ship for visitors.
**Cost:** Admission is free of charge.
**Toilet Facilities:** A public toilet is situated 50 meters from the cruise ship dock.
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