Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu Province, is situated in the golden Yangtze River Delta. It has served as a national hub of education, research, transportation and tourism throughout history, and is said to be the second largest commercial port in the East China following Shanghai.

 

 

Nanjing occupies an area of about 6.6 thousand sq km. (1.6 million acres), with a population of more than 6 million. Known as one of China's 'Three Stoves' (the others are Chongqing and Wuhan), Nanjing's temperatures in summer can reach a high of over 40 Celsius degree (104 F. degree). The spring and autumn are the more favorable times to visit weather-wisely and autumn is especially scenic when the maple leaves turn bright red.

 

Nanjing is one of the best-known ancient capital cities in China and vaunts a long history and deep cultures. The excavation of the skulls of ancient prehistoric men in the city dates Nanjing's civilization back to 350 thousand years ago. Since the third century AD, ten dynasties in China, including the epochal Republic of China founded by Sun Yat-sen, established Nanjing as their capital.

 

Visitors to Nanjing will be delighted by the majestic scenery intertwined with many cultural antiquities such as Mt. Zhongshan, also called Zijin (Purple Golden) Shan Scenic Area where the Mausoleum of Sun Yat-sen is located; an imperial mausoleum - Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum and the attractive Linggu Temple; and Mt. Qixia, the crimson autumn maple leaves of which always dazzle the eyes of visitors, etc. Nanjing is also appealing to travelers for the blend of modern and classical offerings. One unique bustling area in Nanjing that you should not miss is Qin Huai River, which is lined with teahouses and restaurants hung with bright lanterns. This place, which was the most prosperous area in Nanjing, was always filled with songs and dances and romantic stories.

 

 

For shopping in Nanjing, Hunan Road and Xinjiekou are two popular commercial centers. In addition, 1912 Street, featuring famous old buildings, fashionable pubs and snack restaurants, has become a favorite destination for tourists and locals alike.

 

Welcome to Nanjing!