Nanjing (Nánjīng[南京]) has been an important educational, political and economic center in China for thousands of years.
To the traveler, Nanjing is most famous for the cultural remnants left behind by Nanjing’s long and influental history as the capital of six dynasties, the Taiping Rebellion, and the Nationalist Party (Kuomintang [国民党]) . Tourist attractions aside, Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu Province(Jiāngsūshěng [江苏省]), is a well-balanced city that currently attracts visitors for much more than just tourism.
Nanjing’s foreign student population is already quite large and steadily growing. The amount of foreign businessmen in Nanjing is ever-increasing as well. To the delight of all those that love Chinese food, Nanjing is home to many delicious restaurants, maybe even too many. Local "Nanjingren (Nánjīngrén [南京人])" could never try them all in their entire lifetime. Start with a few, and build your repertoire from there.
Fast Facts About Nanjing
| Location: |
Eastern China, Jiangsu Province. |
| Population: |
7 Million. |
| People: |
Predominantly Han Chinese. |
| Language: |
Mandarin (普通话) and Nanjingese (南京话). |
| Local Cuisine: |
Huiyang Chinese food. Many local specialties. |
| Dialing Code: |
"+86 25" from abroad. "025" from within China. |
| Getting There: |
Air, train, bus, water transport via Changjiang River. |
| Getting Around: |
Convenient subway, massive bus system, taxis only too busy at peak times, bicycles popular. |
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Weather:
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Does not freeze during winter. Up to 40°C in summer. High humidity. Comfortable spring and autumn. |
| Claim to Fame: |
Capital of Six Dynasties (Ming Tomb), Purple Mountain, First capital of Republic of China (Sun Yat-sens Tomb), Nanjing Massacre. |
Address:
No.5, Wenchang Xiang, Baixia Qu, Nanjing
Gene Pate is a small European style dessert bakery. They sell cakes, cookies and other treats.
Tags: Groceries
Address:
No. 173 Guangzhou Road
Yuannan Weidao is a traditional restaurant with local Yunnan food, and the home made plum wine are worth a try. Every dishes is meticulous but a little small, so if you have 3 or 4 people you`d better order 5-6 dishes.
Tags: Yunnan food
Address:
No. 132 Shuiximen Avenue
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Address:
On the corner of Hongwu Road and Huaihai Road in Xinjiekou
Wal-mart is often packed with customers due to their “天天平价 (tiantian pingjia),” otherwise known as “Everyday Low Prices”. They sell both food and other everyday items such as kitchen products, alcohol and clothing. However, do not expect this store to provide you too many desirable foreign products as it is mainly focused on Chinese shoppe
Tags: Groceries, supermarkets
Address:
No. 160 Shanghai Lu
This cozy bakery is surely one of the most well known Western food joints in Nanjing. The bakery serves sandwiches, pastries, and ice cream ready to eat. They also sell real freshly made bread and cheese.
Tags: Bakery
Address:
North End of Heyan Lu
This small scenic area in the northwest part of Nanjing was supposedly named "Swallow Rock" as its shape resembles a swallow. It is not one of Nanjing’s most popular attractions, yet it still provides an excellent and an up-close view of the Chang Jiang (长江 - Also called Yangzi River or Yangtze River).
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Hours:
10:00am to 10:00pm
Address:
Top floor of Deji Plaza, 18 Zhongshan Road
This is one of the best quality and newest movie theaters in Nanjing. Tickets cost 40 to 50 yuan which also makes this one of the most expensive movie theaters in Nanjing.
There is also a video-game arcade within the cinema.
Tags: Entertainment
Address:
No. 115 Wangfu Da Jie
This is my favorite Cantonese restaurant in Nanjing, usually i go there at least 2-3 times a month, the food there - good, the drinks - good, and the Dim Sun and a lot of local food from Guangdong are all best selects of this restaurant, and the Boss is nice too, when my last year birthday, i went there to have lunch with my friends, he even helped us to light the candle.
Tags: Cantonese food
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