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Nanjing, with a total land area of 6,598 km 2 (2,548 sq mi), is situated in the heartland of the drainage area of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, and in the Yangtze River Delta, one of the largest economic zones of China.
- Presidential Palace. The Presidential Palace was the offical residence for several leaders in China from 1368 to 1949. For those interested in Chinese modern history, this attraction records the ebb and flow of modern China through well-preserved historical materials and cultural relics.
- Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s Mausoleum. Sun Yat-sen is the father of the Chinese democratic revolution and thus of paramount significance in Chinese modern history.
- Xiaoling Mausoleum of Ming Dynasty. The Xiaoling Mausoleum of the Ming Dynasty was built in 1381 for Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), and his empress.
- Confucius Temple (Fuzimiao) Confucius (551-479 BC) was the founder of Confucianism and a great educator in ancient China. There are many temples in China built in his memory.
As one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China, Nanjing offers visitors a chance to delve into its complex and unique history. As you plan your trip to the 'Southern Capital', we provide you with helpful information in regards to Nanjing's top sights to see, as well as the best times to visit.
- Nanjing Niushoushan Cultural Park. It may not be ancient, but Nuishoushan Cultural Centre is very impressive and one of our favorite places to visit in Nanjing.
- Confucious Temple. We visited Confucious Temple at night and it is beautiful. China at night is extraordinary and transforms into a showcase of lights and beauty.
- The Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders. It is embarrassing to admit how little we know about Chinese history. Before visiting Nanjing, I had no idea it was the former capital of China, and I had no idea that it suffered greatly during World War II.
- Purple Mountain. Considered one of the four famous mountains in Southern China, Purple Mountain is not to be missed! And if the crowds of Chinese tourists are any measurement of how popular it is, I’d say they agree!
- Bao'en Temple. In the early years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Bao'en Temple, also known as the Porcelain Tower, was one of the three most famous temples in Nanjing.
- Visit the Nanjing Massacre Memorial. The Nanjing Massacre Memorial is in remembrance of 300,000 people and a place to learn from history. In 1937, half of the 600,000 helpless people living in Nanjing were slaughtered by the highly disciplined Japanese army when China fought against them in Shanghai for a period of over 6 weeks.
- Feast on Jinling Roast Duck. Nanjing Roasted Duck. Although Beijing duck is notorious around China for its sumptuous flavor, Nanjing still holds the title for being duck capital.
- Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum (Zhongshan Ling) Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum. It is great to pay respect to Dr Sun Yat-sen, the creator of Communist China. The Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum is a great insight into China's history and it is very pretty.
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Nanjing is a fabulous destination to visit at any time of the year; spring sees beautiful plum blossoms erupt across the city, while autumn offers some of the most attractive foliage in eastern China; summer is all about lotus leaves, while winter is the best time to relax in Tangshan soothing hot springs.
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