Jiangsu Province Guide

Purple Mountain  

紫金山
Last updated: Nov 13, 2012  Posted: Aug 09, 2007
Jiangsu ProvinceNanjingChina
Tourist Attractions in Nanjing
Hours: 
5am-6pm
Price: 
Free
 
Purple Mountain is known as the “lung of Nanjing” and for good reason.  This massive, forested park area situated within Nanjing boasts fresh and cool air compared to the muggy, polluted city center.
 

     



 

Qian Long Waterway  

乾隆水上游览线
Last updated: Mar 12, 2013  Posted: Jan 15, 2006
Jiangsu ProvinceYangzhouChina
Tourist Attractions in Yangzhou
Hours: 
8am-5:30pm
Address: 
The entire stretch of Yanfu Rd. runs along the canal
Price: 
It`s up to what kind of boat you choose to take.

Just north of the city center (Wenchang Pavillion) lies the tree and park lined Hu Cheng Canal 护城河 (also called the Qian Long Waterway). Yanfu Road runs along the waterway. Emperor Qianlong used this route to enter the city and visit Slender West Lake.


 



 

Xuanwu Lake Park  

玄武湖
Last updated: Sep 24, 2012  Posted: Oct 30, 2006
Jiangsu ProvinceNanjingChina
Tourist Attractions in Nanjing
Hours: 
7:00am-9:00pm
Address: 
Gulou District
Price: 
Free enter for the outside, inner side 20 Yuan/ticket

Close to the city center and featuring 368 hectares of water and 104 hectares of land, Xuanwu Lake Park is a favourite getaway for locals.  Well before the sunrise and even after sunset, the park is bustling with visitors. Some come to walk, jog, or fly kites, others to practice Tai Chi, and many more just want to enjoy the scenery


     



 

Guide to Nanjing Specialty Food  

南京特色小吃
Last updated: Feb 05, 2013  Posted: Jun 05, 2006
Jiangsu ProvinceNanjingChina
Restaurants in Nanjing
Nanjing has many famous specialty foods.  Some of these are unique to Nanjing and others are found all over China but get a special twist in Nanjing.
 

Duck

The quality and quantity of duck eaten in Nanjing has earned it one of it’s many nicknames - "Yadu" (鸭都) or "Duck Capital".

     



 

Xuzhou Han Cultural Senic Spot  

徐州汉文化景区
Last updated: Mar 20, 2013  Posted: Jan 22, 2011
Jiangsu ProvinceXuzhouChina
Tourist Attractions in Xuzhou
Hours: 
9:00am-11:00pm ,2:00-5:00pm,Mon-Sun, closed on tuesday
Address: 
no.1 Bingmayong Road,quanshan district
Price: 
80 Yuan/ticket

Lion hill tomb of the Han Dynasty






 

Dain Ti Hill  

代官山
Last updated: Oct 01, 2011  Posted: Apr 06, 2009
Jiangsu ProvinceNanjingChina
Restaurants in Nanjing
Hours: 
10:30am-10pm
Address: 
B109-B110, Deji Plaza

Nice Taiwan food also with many local Taiwan snacks. We had 5 dishes, and cost 170RMB which is a little but expansive.






 

Dong Guan Old Street  

东关老街
Last updated: Jan 20, 2012  Posted: Jun 24, 2010
Jiangsu ProvinceYangzhouChina
Tourist Attractions in Yangzhou
Hours: 
24 hours
Price: 
Free

I was born and raised in Yangzhou, in my opinion, Dong Guan Old Street is the epitome of Yangzhou.


   



 

Suzhou Shan Tang Old Street  

苏州三塘古街
Last updated: Oct 01, 2011  Posted: Jun 25, 2010
Jiangsu ProvinceSuzhouChina
Tourist Attractions in Suzhou
Hours: 
24hours
Address: 
Shilu Business Center
Price: 
45RMB/Ticket,Over 70 years old free of charge(with passport)

Santang old street is Numer one old street in Suzhou.

With a river along, streets around it, bridges, boats, it`s really nice whatever at day time or night time. Many couples come here to take wedding photos, travlers must bring a camera to remember one of the best view of Suzhou.






 

Xuzhou gallery of the stone sculptures of the Han Dynasty  

中国徐州汉画像石艺术馆
Last updated: Oct 01, 2011  Posted: Jun 28, 2010
Jiangsu ProvinceXuzhouChina
Tourist Attractions in Xuzhou
Hours: 
8:30am-17:00pm Mon-Sun
Address: 
East Road,Xuzhou Yunlong Lake scenic spots
Price: 
30 Yuan/ticket" for a tourist attraction

As a special-subject gallery for the collective,exhibition and research of Han stone sculptures,the Gallery of Stone Sculptures of Han Dynasty is located in the south suburb of Xuzhou City.It covers 10 000 square metres with Yunlong lake in front and Yunlong Mountain behind.In the magnificent complex of Tang-style buildings,there are over 500 stone sculptures preserved,188 of which are exhibite






 

Lingshan Grand Buddha  

灵山胜境
Last updated: Oct 01, 2011  Posted: Aug 07, 2010
Jiangsu ProvinceWuxiChina
Tourist Attractions in Wuxi
Hours: 
9:00 am--5:00 pm
Address: 
lingshan road, binhu district in wuxi
Price: 
180 RMB

On Nov. 15, 1997, a grand ceremony was held to inaugurate Lingshan Buddha. Altogether 725 tons of bronze were used to build this 88-meter-tall Lingshan Buddha. The bronze statue of Lingshan Grand Buddha is the highest one all over the world. 88 meters in height, the Lingshan Grand Buddha is the symbol of Lingshan Buddhist Scenic Spot.






 

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