TOURS & FOOD
Nanjing is the capital of Jiangsu province and second largest city in eastern China after Shanghai. Nanjing was one of the earliest established cities in 495 BC in China.
It was the national capital during part of the Ming dynasty and in the 20th century, the Republic of China. Many monuments and landmarks remain, including Zhonghuamen (Gate of China), a preserved 14th-century section of the massive city wall (longest city wall in the world).
Today, with a long cultural tradition and strong support from local educational institutions, Nanjing is commonly viewed as a “city of culture” and one of the more pleasant cities to live in China.
Nanjing has long been a national center of education, research, transport networks and tourism. It was the host city of the 2014 Summer Youth Olympics.
TOURS
1. Nanjing City Wall (城墙)
Nanjing City Wall is one of the key historical and cultural remains of Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) under state protection. It is a masterpiece of China's ancient architecture. With an original perimeter of about 35 kilometers (22miles), the City Wall has a height of 14-21 meters (46-67 feet). The footing has a width of 14 meters (about 46 feet). The present remains have a length of about 21 kilometers (13 miles).
2. The Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum (中山陵)
Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum is situated at the foot of the second peak of Mount Zijin (Purple Mountain) in Nanjing. Construction of the tomb started in January 1926, and was finished in spring of 1929. The architect was Lü Yanzhi, who died shortly after it was finished. His representative and project partner was his close friend Huang Tanpu.
3. Xuanwu Lake (玄武湖)
Xuanwu Lake is located in Xuanwu District in the central-northeast part of Nanjing. It is near the Nanjing Railway Station and Ji Ming Temple. Five islands within the lake are interconnected by arched bridges. A visit to the lake and its park can include up to a five-hour walk. Within the park are temples, pagodas, pavilions, gardens, teahouses, restaurants, entertainment venues, a small zoo, and other attractions. Its main entrance is the Xuanwu Gate.
4. Fuzi Miao (夫子庙) and Qinhuai River (秦淮河)
Fuzi Miao is located on banks of the Qinhuai River. Within the area are cultural attractions, arts, shopping and entertainment. Rather than being a place of quiet reflection and study, the area has become a tourist trap of the first order, overrun with people and souvenir shops and with prices to match.
Qinhuai River is a tributary of the Yangtze with a total length of 110 km. It flows through central Nanjing and is called "Nanjing's mother river". It is the "life blood" of the city.
Food
1. Salted Duck (盐水鸭)
Nanjing is a culinary center famous for its Jinling dishes (金陵菜系), especially quality ducks and a whole variety of duck dishes. Salted Duck is often regarded as a dish to share. As a popular pastime, whether locals on family holidays or simply daily visitors, people in Nanjing often take to the streets to buy Nanjing Salted Duck
2. Duck Blood and Vermicelli Soup (鸭血粉丝汤)
Duck blood and vermicelli soup is a traditional delicacy of Nanjing, capital of Jiangsu province, and is also eaten in other regions of China. A similar dish is also eaten in Poland, Belarus and Lithuania where it's called czernina.
3. Yuhua Tea (雨花茶)
Yuhua tea originates from Nanjing. The name Yuhua means "Rain Flower", and it is so called because the tea leaves are harvested from within the Rain Flower Terrace area. As one of the Ten Famous Tea in China, Yuhua Tea appears green and round resembling pine and is covered with white hair, which is as tight and straight as the pine needle.