Nanjing
A historic capital on the lower Yangtze where imperial remains, Republican-era architecture, university neighborhoods, wooded hills and the memory of twentieth-century war coexist.
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A monumental memorial complex on Purple Mountain and one of Nanjing's defining historical sites. Visitors should focus on Monumental mountain axis, Modern Chinese history, and Purple Mountain setting ...
A monumental memorial complex on Purple Mountain and one of Nanjing's defining historical sites. Visitors should focus on Monumental mountain axis, Modern Chinese history, and Purple Mountain setting rather than trying to rush through the site. Plan roughly 3 hours for ...
The mausoleum of the Hongwu Emperor and a UNESCO-listed model for later Ming and Qing imperial tombs. Its most distinctive elements are Ming imperial mausoleum, Sacred Way stone sculptures, and Purple...
The mausoleum of the Hongwu Emperor and a UNESCO-listed model for later Ming and Qing imperial tombs. Its most distinctive elements are Ming imperial mausoleum, Sacred Way stone sculptures, and Purple Mountain woodland. Allow approximately 3 hours to experience the plac...
One of China's major museums, with extensive archaeological, historical and art collections. The visit is most rewarding when you pay attention to Major Chinese art collections, Jiangsu history galler...
One of China's major museums, with extensive archaeological, historical and art collections. The visit is most rewarding when you pay attention to Major Chinese art collections, Jiangsu history galleries, and Republican-era exhibition street. Set aside about 3 hours for...
A major memorial museum documenting the Nanjing Massacre; it requires a respectful, unhurried visit. Key points to look for include Historical testimony and archives, Memorial landscape, and Serious m...
A major memorial museum documenting the Nanjing Massacre; it requires a respectful, unhurried visit. Key points to look for include Historical testimony and archives, Memorial landscape, and Serious modern-history context. A typical visit takes around 2 hours 30 minutes...
A large historic complex associated with the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom and the Republic of China government. Its most distinctive elements are Republic of China history, Taiping Heavenly Kingdom remain...
A large historic complex associated with the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom and the Republic of China government. Its most distinctive elements are Republic of China history, Taiping Heavenly Kingdom remains, and Historic government complex. Allow approximately 2 hours 30 min...
A historic riverside district combining the Confucius Temple precinct, Qinhuai scenery and traditional streets. Visitors should focus on Qinhuai riverfront, Confucian temple precinct, and Evening hist...
A historic riverside district combining the Confucius Temple precinct, Qinhuai scenery and traditional streets. Visitors should focus on Qinhuai riverfront, Confucian temple precinct, and Evening historic streets rather than trying to rush through the site. Plan roughly...
Huge religious site with a 9-tiered pagoda & striking domed palace housing a sacred Buddhist relic. It is especially relevant for travelers interested in religious arch, mountains, modern arch. Focus ...
Huge religious site with a 9-tiered pagoda & striking domed palace housing a sacred Buddhist relic. It is especially relevant for travelers interested in religious arch, mountains, modern arch. Focus the visit on Large Buddhist cultural complex, Foding Palace interiors,...
Xuanwu Lake Park is a large urban lake of causeways, islands, gardens and open views beside Nanjing’s Ming city wall. Different entrances support very different visits: a short lakeside walk, a longer...
Xuanwu Lake Park is a large urban lake of causeways, islands, gardens and open views beside Nanjing’s Ming city wall. Different entrances support very different visits: a short lakeside walk, a longer island circuit or a connection between the railway-station area and h...