Nanjing to Huaguo Mountain: The Quickest Route to the Monkey King's Home
At just 2 hours by high-speed train, Nanjing is the closest major city to Huaguo Mountain. The perfect add-on to any Jiangsu Province itinerary.
The Shortest Journey
Nanjing is the closest major city to Huaguo Mountain, making it the ideal launch point. The high-speed train takes just 2 hours, with frequent daily departures from Nanjing South Station. At only ¥150-200 for second class, it's also the most affordable access route from any major Chinese city.
This proximity means you can realistically visit Huaguo Mountain as a day trip from Nanjing and be back in time for dinner on Confucius Temple Qinhuai River night cruise. Or better yet, make it a 2-day Jiangsu adventure.
Jiangsu Province Combo Trip
The ideal Jiangsu itinerary: 2 days in Nanjing (Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Confucius Temple, Nanjing Museum), 2 days in Suzhou (classical gardens, water towns), 2 days in Lianyungang (Huaguo Mountain, coast, seafood). All connected by high-speed trains under 2.5 hours each leg. This province-level itinerary showcases the full diversity of Jiangsu — from imperial history to classical gardens to mythical mountains.