Nanjing, a city with a long and profound history, is most famous for its many historical and cultural attractions. The most dramatic reminder of Nanjing’s past as the capital of several Chinese dynasties is the great city wall, much of which is still intact.

Although Nanjing’s parks are not the main draw for tourists, Purple Mountain and Xuanwu Lake are still two excellent examples of Nanjing’s vast public grounds.  Purple Mountain is home to several of the most commonly visited tourist attractions including Dr. Sun Yat Sen’s Mausoleum and the Ming Tomb.

Xinjiekou, Hunan Road, and Fuzimiao (Confucious Temple) could be considered tourist attractions, shopping areas, or even "eating areas."

The list of tourist attractions in Nanjing got so long that we had to further categorize it.  Some attractions listed below are listed in more than one category