Jiangsu Province Travel Guide



Confucius Temple (Fuzimiao)

Nanjing, Tourist Attractions
夫子庙
Last updated: Sep 19, 2009  Posted: May 08, 2009
Tourist Attractions in Nanjing
5
Hours: 
All Day, especially at night
Price: 
Entrance to the actual temple is 35 yuan.

Situated in the south part of Nanjing and surrounded by the Qinhuai River, the Confucius Temple (Fuzimiao) is one of the city’s most popular attractions.  Confucius Temple consists of a cluster of symetrically arranged buildings and covers an area of over 26,000 square meters.  The temple is home to excellent examples of both Ming and Qing dynasty architecture.


     

 

Xuanwu Lake Park

Nanjing, Tourist Attractions
玄武湖
Last updated: Sep 11, 2009  Posted: Oct 30, 2006
Tourist Attractions in Nanjing
5
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


     
Tags: Family, Lakes


 

Nanjing Aqua City

Nanjing, Shopping
南京水游城
Last updated: Sep 15, 2009  Posted: Mar 30, 2009
Shopping in Nanjing
5
Hours: 
10am-10pm
Address: 
No. 1 Jiankang Road

It`s new in Nanjing, it was opened in Aguest 2008, and like other big shopping malls, it have many International Brand, like SEPHORA, C & A,  CK, H & M, UNIQLO.....
It`s not only a shopping heaven and also it have a nice Thearter inside.
Below is the link to each Category, it will make your shopping day easier.



Tags: shopping mall


 

Purple Mountain

Nanjing, Tourist Attractions
紫金山
Last updated: Jan 27, 2010  Posted: Aug 09, 2007
Tourist Attractions in Nanjing
5
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.
 

     

 

Slender West Lake

Yangzhou, Tourist Attractions
瘦西湖
Last updated: Dec 12, 2009  Posted: Jan 15, 2009
Tourist Attractions in Yangzhou
5
Hours: 
6:30am-6pm
Address: 
Entire NW part of Yangzhou, south entrance near arched stone Hongqiao bridge
Price: 
80 yuan (includes Potted Plant Garden)

Slender West Lake is the premier attraction in Yangzhou. The park, lined with willow trees, picturesque pagodas, and loads of history has enough to keep a visitor busy for the entire day. During spring the park is an expansive wonderland of flowers and budding trees. There are few enclosed city parks in China as impressive as this, making Slender West Lake a must visit.


   

 

BHG Market Place - Nanjing

Nanjing, Shopping
BHG精品超市
Last updated: Jun 09, 2009  Posted: May 13, 2009
Shopping in Nanjing
5
Hours: 
10am-10pm
Address: 
2F, Aqua City, No. 1 Jiankang Lu, Baixia District.

A brand new market for Nanjing people opened at March 26th 2009.

BHG Market Place is more like a Grocery which supply thousands of imported goods which mainly from Italy, France and Japan and high quality international food. And the vegetables and fruit are Natural non-pesticide pollution which all from the local farm. Good wines too.

Photo took by BHGqh



Tags: Groceries, imported food


 

Guide to Nanjing Specialty Food

Nanjing, Chinese Food, Restaurants
南京特色小吃
Last updated: Apr 06, 2009  Posted: Jun 05, 2006
Chinese Food in Nanjing
Restaurants in Nanjing
5
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".
 

     

 

Dr Sun Yat-Sen's Mausoleum

Nanjing, Tourist Attractions
中山陵
Last updated: May 06, 2009  Posted: Oct 30, 2006
Tourist Attractions in Nanjing
5
Hours: 
Open 7:00am to 6:30pm
Address: 
No. 1 Zhongshan Ling
Price: 
80 Yuan/ticket


     

 

Da Ming Temple

Yangzhou, Tourist Attractions
大明寺
Last updated: Jun 15, 2009  Posted: Jan 15, 2006
Tourist Attractions in Yangzhou
5
Hours: 
Open Daily 7:40 to 17:30
Address: 
North of Slender West Lake on Pingshan Tang Rd.
Price: 
Daming Temple 45 Yuan/ticket

The towering pagoda seen in the distance from Slender West Lake is Da Ming Temple. The temple dates back more than 1,500 years, although it has been destroyed and rebuilt numerous times throughout history. A highlight here is the Japanese style memorial hall for the monk Jian Zhen, who spread the message of Buddhism to Japan during the Tang Dynasty.


 
Tags: Temples


 

Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall

Nanjing, Tourist Attractions
侵华日军南京大屠杀遇难同胞纪念馆
Last updated: Aug 30, 2009  Posted: Oct 30, 2006
Tourist Attractions in Nanjing
5
Hours: 
8:30am-4:30pm, closed at Monday
Address: 
No. 418 Shuiximen Dajie
Price: 
Free
 
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