Transportation Guide to The Purple Palace (紫金山庄)

Here is a detailed transportation guide with bilingual instructions and visual aids to help international attendees reach The Purple Palace (紫金山庄) from major transportation hubs. The document includes maps, step-by-step directions, and Chinese phrases for easy navigation.

Generally, there are three major stations you are going to reach Nanjing, Jiangsu province:
① Lukou International Airport 禄口国际机场
② Nanjing South Railway Station 南京南站
③ Nanjing Railway Station 南京站
The three choices are all available, and you can choose the most suitable one for your journey. The Purple Palace, the place the meeting will be held, is your destination on this trip, therefore, this spot should be set as your end of navigation. Following are the details for each choice of three listed above, and you can skip to your one accordingly. We wish this will be helpful.

① From Nanjing Lukou Airport → The Purple Palace

Option 1: Taxi (Fastest & Easiest)
Time: ~ 40 mins
Cost: ¥ 100~150
Steps:

1. Follow airport signs to Taxi Stand (Park P1, Part C, Terminal T1).
2. Show the driver this Chinese address (print or screenshot):
   南京紫金山庄
   地址: 南京市栖霞区环陵路18号 (No. 18 Huanling Road, Xuanwu District)
3. Confirm the driver uses the meter.

Option 2: Bus (Airport Bus Line 1 → Bus 309) (Budget-Friendly)
Time: ~ 2 hours
Cost: ¥ 30
Steps:

1. Follow airport signs to take the Airport Bus Line 1 to Nanjing Railway Station (南京火车站) (7 stops).
2. Get off at the terminal and take a short walk straight to South Square East bus station (南京站南广场东), and transfer to Bus 309 (towards Tianwang Road 天旺路) .
3. Get off 309 after 9 stops at Shangwuqi (上五旗) and walk about 900 meters straight to the hotel.
   _{Notice: Time available for Airport Bus Line 1 is 4:30 am -9:00 pm, and Bus 309 is 6:30 am -10:10 pm.}

② From Nanjing South Railway Station → The Purple Palace

Option 1: Taxi (Fastest & Easiest)
Time: ~ 20 mins
Cost: ¥ 30~50
Steps:

1. Follow station signs to Taxi Stand (Park P7, Minus 2 floor, South square).
2. Show the driver this Chinese address (print or screenshot):
   南京紫金山庄
   地址: 南京市栖霞区环陵路18号 (No. 18 Huanling Road, Xuanwu District)
3. Confirm the driver uses the meter.

Option 2: Metro & Bus (Metro Line 3 → Bus 309) (Budget-Friendly)
Time: ~ 1 hour
Cost: ¥ 6
Steps:

1. Follow station signs to take the Metro Line 3 (towards Linchang 林场) to Nanjing Forestry University -Xinzhuang (南京林业大学-新庄) (11 stops).
2. Onto the ground through Exit 1 and walk 300 meters straight, turn right to Xinzhuang Square East bus station. Transfer to Bus 309 or 141 (towards Tianwang Road 天旺路) .
3. Get off 309 or 141 after 7 stops at Shangwuqi (上五旗) and walk about 900 meters straight to the hotel.
   _{Notice: Time available for Metro Line 3 is 5:40 am -11:10 pm, Bus 309 is 6:30 am -10:10 pm and Bus 141 is 6:00 am -10:00 pm.}

③ From Nanjing Railway Station → The Purple Palace

Option 1: Taxi (Fastest & Easiest)
Time: ~ 15 mins
Cost: ¥ 20~30
Steps:

1. Follow station signs to Taxi Stand (Area C, Minus 1 floor, South square).
2. Show the driver this Chinese address (print or screenshot):
   南京紫金山庄
   地址: 南京市栖霞区环陵路18号 (No. 18 Huanling Road, Xuanwu District)
3. Confirm the driver uses the meter.

Option 2: Bus (Bus 309) (Budget-Friendly)
Time: ~ 45 min
Cost: ¥ 2
Steps:

1. Follow station signs to South Square East bus station (南京站南广场东) and take Bus 309 (towards Tianwang Road 天旺路) .
2. Get off 309 after 9 stops at Shangwuqi (上五旗) and walk straight about 900 meters to the hotel.
   _{Notice: Time available for Bus 309 is 6:30 am -10:10 pm.}

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Chinese Phrases for Assistance

Print these phrases to ask for help：

English	Chinese	Pronunciation
Where is the taxi stand?	出租车站在哪里？	Chūzūchē zhàn zài nǎlǐ?
I need to go to the Purple Palace.	我要去紫金山庄。	Wǒ yào qù Zǐjīn Shānzhuāng.
Please use the meter.	请打表。	Qǐng dǎ biǎo.
How much does it cost?	多少钱？	Duōshǎo qián?

Important Notes:

1. Dangerous items are prohibited in Chinese public traffics, please learn in advance and check your luggage before your set off, to avoid unnecessary delay of your journey.
2. Ensure the driver uses the meter. Avoid unlicensed taxis. If it is in need, taxi receipt recording your trip can be acquired from the driver, before you get off the car.
3. When you are confused about the routes, you can show your screen to staff in stations, and tell them your destination.
4. If you are getting in trouble with traffic or have any doubts, you can also call us (+86 15365043527, +86 15850544057, +86 19577351247), and we will help immediately.
5. Call emergency police 110 anytime you are in need or in danger.