The country of China is one of the famous holiday destinations among tourists. One of the most popular tourist destinations in China is the city of Nanjing in the province of Jiangsu. Famously known for being one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China, Nanjing is a perfect getaway for those who want a little bit of nature coexisting with modern civilization in their holiday.

Best time to fly from Manila to Nanjing

The climate in Nanjing consists of four seasons which the average temperature of the season would differ greatly with one another. During the summer, Nanjing is noted to have high humidity and heat, which is the strongest during July and August. During the winter, Nanjing is noted to have little sunlight and heavy fog with an average temperature of roughly 5 Celsius. The best time to visit Nanjing would be during the spring, which is between March to May. This is when the weather is warmer with the occasional showers and many of the flora's in Nanjing is in full blossom. During this season, the sun shines bright, resulting in clear skies with the winds blow gently, making it suitable for outdoor activities. The off-peak season is between September to December where the climate during that season is unpredictable and typhoons can sometimes occur at any point in time. Visitors should check the weather reports before going to this town. During this season, you will find better flight tickets and hotel deals, so this is perfect for those who wanted to travel with a limited budget.

Main airports available in Manila and Nanjing

Ninoy Aquino International Airport – The Ninoy Aquino International Airport is an airport that connects the city of Manila with the outside world. The airport is located in Manila. The airlines that operate in this airport are Cebu Pacific, and Philippine Airlines, Thailand Airlines, Oman Air, Lanmei Airlines and more. This airport consists of four different terminals. The Ninoy Aquino International Airport has various shops and food stalls for you to visit while waiting for your plane to arrive or depart. For your convenience, it is easy to go in and out of the airport due to many types of transportation available in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport for visitors.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – The Nanjing Lukou International Airport is an airport that connects the city of Nanjing with the outside world. The airport is located 35 kilometres away from the city of Nanjing. The airlines that operate in this airport are Air China, China Southern Airlines, Finnair, Colorful Guizhou Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines and many others. This airport consists of two main terminals. Nanjing Lukou International Airport has many interesting shops and eateries within the airport so you can shop or dine in while waiting for your plane to arrive or depart. For your convenience, it is easy for you to go in and out of the airport due to many types of transportation available in the Nanjing Lukou International Airport for the visitors.

Climate pattern in Manila and Nanjing

Nanjing's climate is usually consisting of four seasons which are spring, summer, autumn and winter. Generally speaking, it will be warm and sunny throughout the spring. However, there will be bouts of torrential rain during the summer, so it is advised to travellers to pack an umbrella with them if they decided to travel during this period. Autumn and winter mark the coldest season in Nanjing. Therefore, travellers will have to pack warm clothes to protect them from the cold winds. The average maximum temperature in Nanjing would differ from season to season, where the average temperature would be around 22 Celsius during spring and summer and 18 Celsius during autumn and winter. The month of March to May will be the peak season for Nanjing due to warm and pleasant climate compared to the rest of the year. If you plan to visit Nanjing during this season, it is advised to make sure that you booked your flight and hotel as early as possible for fear of both of these amenities filled up quickly due to heavy demand.

Highlights attractions in Nanjing

• Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum – Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum is a beautiful and majestic mausoleum located in Nanjing. The mausoleum was built in 1926 and it was built by Lü Yanzhi, who unfortunately met his demise shortly after the mausoleum was finished. The mausoleum was built at the foot of the second peak of Mount Zijin and the mausoleum was dedicated for Dr Sun Yat-sen, an important icon where he is regarded as the "Father of Modern China" both in mainland China and in Taiwan.
• City Wall of Nanjing – The City Wall of Nanjing is an ancient city wall that is located in Nanjing. Built in 600 years ago, the city wall was constructed for postponing the coronation and collecting grains from the local area. The wall was then recorded as one of the largest city walls ever constructed in China. The wall is still standing until to this day due to solid construction work and sound planning during its construction.
• Nanjing Museum – The Nanjing Museum is a museum located within the city of Nanjing. The museum, which is also one of the largest museums ever built in China, contained more than 4000 different artefacts on display. Some of these artefacts include collections of Ming and Qing imperial porcelain, paintings, lacquer and more. The museum was established in 1933 and has continued to serve the public and preserving and displaying the precious artefacts for future generations to appreciate.