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Nanjing is the capital of Jiangsu province in eastern China. The city has 11 districts, an administrative area of 6,600 km 2 (2,500 sq mi), and a population of 9,423,400 as of 2021.
- 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.
- 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!
- Confucius Temple & Qinhuai River. Qinhuai River, and Confucius Temple by the river are the must Nanjing places to visit. The Nanjing Confucius Temple, a large ancient architectural complex, is the first highest educational institution in China with a history of about 1,000 years.
- Nanjing Presidential Palace. Presidential Palace is the best among places to see in Nanjing, to learn the Chinese modern history from the late Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911 AD) to the eve of the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949.
- Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum. Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum, located on lush Purple Mountain, is the rest place of Sun Yat-sen (1866-1925), a great pioneer of Chinese democracy and the father of modern China.
- Purple Mountain & Xiaoling Mausoleum of Ming Dynasty. Purple Mountain is a famous mountain in not only Nanjing but also southern China, hence one of the popular Nanjing tourist places.
Learn about Nanjing, one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China, and its historical, cultural, and natural attractions. Find out the best time to visit, where to stay, what to eat, and how to get around in this vibrant city.
Find out the top things to do in Nanjing (with pictures), including the Memorial of the Nanjing Massacre, the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, and Xuanwu Lake.
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