Andaz Nanjing Hexi, Floor 6

Welcome Party

Andaz Nanjing Hexi, Floor 31 and 32

Wedding Day: Ceremony, Reception, Afterparty

Ceremony

Reception

Brunch

Our Wedding

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

A Hyatt hotel that opened in April 2023. The most convenient location since the welcome party and wedding day celebrations are hosted here.

Andaz Nanjing Hexi 安达仕河西

7-minute walk to Andaz. An alternative for a slightly more spacious guest room.

Fairmont Nanjing 金奥费尔蒙酒店

A Marriott hotel and 15-minute walk to Andaz. Another alternative for a slightly more spacious guest room.

Renaissance Nanjing Olympic Centre Hotel 华泰万丽

Travel

Sitting in a pleasant mountain landscape, the architectural wonder keeps the world's only parietal relic of Buddha. Open 8:30-17:30 daily. Admission ~20 USD / person and advance reservations are needed. We recommend budgeting one day. Tours are available on viator.com. Alternatively, tickets can be purchased <a href="https://www.trip.com/travel-guide/attraction/nanjing/niushou-mountain-cultural-tourism-zone-80134?curr=USD&amp;locale=en-US&amp;rankingId=10100000000120" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.

Niushoushan Cultural Tourism Zone 牛首山

Jiming ("Rooster crowing") Temple was first constructed in 527 and has been destroyed and reconstructed many times. The existing temple was initially constructed during the Ming Dynasty in 1387. Admission is 10 RMB and the temple is open daily 7:00-17:30. We recommend budgeting an hour. Walking distance to the Ming City Wall Museum and Xuanwu Lake Park.

Jiming Temple 鸡鸣寺

0.6 kilometer-long&nbsp;moderately trafficked out and back trail that overlooks the Xuanwu Lake. Features many modern Instagram-able installations (see Ian's photo). Admission is 30 RMB and the museum is open 8:00-17:30 daily. We recommend budgeting an hour.

Ming Dynasty City Wall Museum 明城垣史博物馆

Beautiful urban park located in city center. Perfect for any water sports or a leisure walk/run. No admission needed. Open 5:00-22:00 daily. We recommend budgeting two hours.

Xuanwu Lake Park 玄武湖公园

Dr. Sun Yat-sen is considered the father of modern China. He fought against the imperial Qing government and founded the Republic of China (now Taiwan). The mausoleum is situated at the foot of Purple Mountain. Free admission but reservation required. Open 8:00-17:00 daily.

Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum 中山陵

Great for children. Admission is 40 RMB for adults and 20 RMB for kids. Open 8:30-16:30 daily. We recommend budgeting half a day.

Hongshan Forest Zoo 红山森林动物园

The literal translation of the "Great Bao'en" Temple is the "great temple of repaying kindness". The original pagoda was constructed in the 15th century during the Ming Dynasty. The modern reconstruction boasts a unique architectural style, particularly in its glazed pagoda. Open 8:30-20:00 daily. Admission is 90 RMB and tickets are available on site with a valid ID. We recommend budgeting two to three hours.

Grand Baoen Temple 大报恩寺

Presidential office for the Republic of China until the capital was relocated to&nbsp;Taipei in 1949. Close to the famous 1912 Street, which offers a plethora of cultural experiences and turns into a vibrant bar street at night. Open 8:30-18:00 daily. Admission is 35 RMB and tickets are available on site with a valid ID. We recommend budgeting two hours.

Presidential Palace 总统府

Things to Do

Registry

Do you have a registry? We do not. Your presence is the best gift for us.

With a US passport, do I need a visa to visit China? Generally, yes. And we recommend that. You will need to apply in person at your local Chinese consulate. If you are planning to visit a third country or region (eg: Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan) after, then there is also a 10-day visa-free transit policy option. Relative US State Department page <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/China.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. Here are some examples when you need (√) and do not need (×) a visa:√ USA–Nanjing–USA√ USA–Shanghai–Nanjing–USA× USA–Nanjing–Hong Kong–USA× USA–Shanghai–Nanjing–Japan / South Korea / Thailand <a href="https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/visa-application/10-day-visa-free.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Here </a>is a helpful article and <a href="https://english.www.gov.cn/news/202412/17/content_WS6760ead6c6d0868f4e8ee0c1.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here </a>is the 10-day visa free policy. Regardless of your itinerary, Ian would strongly recommend that everyone applies for a 10-year Chinese visa so they can visit often and avoid any complications.

What is the best airport to fly into? Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) is the closest airport. From NYC / SF, we recommend a layover in South Korea (ICN) or Hong Kong (HKG). If you are planning to visit Shanghai or Beijing prior, there are direct flights from NYC / SF. Nanjing is 1-3 hours away by high-speed railway.

Which type of visa would I apply for? For tourism, you will need the L visa. You will need a valid passport, visa application form, recent passport photo, and travel information. The visa application system is <a href="https://consular.mfa.gov.cn/VISA/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. We recommend applying more than two months in advance of traveling.

How do I pay for things in China? Mobile payments are widely adopted in China. We recommend setting up Alipay in advance, <a href="https://www.trip.com/guide/phone/how-to-use-alipay.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here </a>is an article on how to set it up. Cash is always a good fall-back option and visa credit cards are also accepted at some places. Note that tipping is not necessary.

What else would I need to prepare for a trip in China? We recommend downloading a few apps in advance: Amap (Gaode map) for accurate local navigation, a translation app (Google Translate / Waygo), Didi (Chinese Uber), Alipay (for payments), and VPN (ExpressVPN, NordVPN). Generally, the "Great Firewall of China" does not apply to foreign SIM cards. We recommend an international roaming plan or global e-sim to surpass needing a VPN.

Hanyue & Ian

Hanyue & Ian

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