Jiangsu Province

Confucius Temple (Fuzimiao)

夫子庙
Last updated: Sep 19, 2009  Posted: May 08, 2009
Nanjing, Tourist Attractions
Tourist Attractions in Nanjing
5
Average: 5 (2 votes)
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

玄武湖
Last updated: Sep 11, 2009  Posted: Oct 30, 2006
Nanjing, Tourist Attractions
Tourist Attractions in Nanjing
5
Average: 5 (1 vote)
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


 

Purple Mountain

紫金山
Last updated: Jan 27, 2010  Posted: Aug 09, 2007
Nanjing, Tourist Attractions
Tourist Attractions in Nanjing
5
Average: 5 (2 votes)
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

瘦西湖
Last updated: Dec 12, 2009  Posted: Jan 15, 2009
Yangzhou, Tourist Attractions
Tourist Attractions in Yangzhou
5
Average: 5 (2 votes)
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.


   

 

Guide to Nanjing Specialty Food

南京特色小吃
Last updated: Apr 06, 2009  Posted: Jun 05, 2006
Nanjing, Chinese Food, Restaurants
Chinese Food in Nanjing
Restaurants in Nanjing
5
Average: 5 (1 vote)
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

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


     

 

Nanjing City Wall

南京城墙
Last updated: Jan 27, 2010  Posted: Aug 04, 2007
Nanjing, Tourist Attractions
Tourist Attractions in Nanjing
5
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Hours: 
8am-5:30pm

Nanjing City Wall, constructed during the Yuan and Ming Dynasties between 1365 and 1386, originally stretched over 30km which made it the longest city wall in the world.  Now, with about two thirds of the wall still intact it still remains the longest city wall in China.  It reaches all the way from the North end of Xuan


     

 

BHG Market Place - Nanjing

BHG精品超市
Last updated: Apr 12, 2010  Posted: May 13, 2009
Nanjing, Shopping
Shopping in Nanjing
5
Average: 5 (2 votes)
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. Located at the -2F of Aqua City.



Tags: Groceries, imported food


 

Ming Tomb, Plum Blossom Hill and Purple Cloud Lake

明孝陵, 梅花山和紫霞湖
Last updated: Apr 06, 2009  Posted: Sep 20, 2008
Nanjing, Tourist Attractions
Tourist Attractions in Nanjing
5
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Hours: 
8am-6pm daily
Address: 
south face of Purple Mountain
Price: 
70-80 Yuan/ticket
Lying on the west side of the southern foot of Purple Mountain (Zijin Shan, 紫金山), the Ming Tomb Scenic Area contains the Ming Tomb as well as Purple Cloud Lake and Plum Blossom Hill.
 

   

 

Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall

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
Nanjing, Tourist Attractions
Tourist Attractions in Nanjing
5
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Hours: 
8:30am-4:30pm, closed at Monday
Address: 
No. 418 Shuiximen Dajie
Price: 
Free
 
 
 
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