Mochou Lake
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Bus Y4、5、18、29、68、82 stop at Mochou Xinyu (莫愁新寓)
Bus Y4、7、13、19、37、41、48、83, 306 stop at Mochou Hu (莫愁湖)
More intro Click here.(Chinese)
Bus Y4、5、18、29、68、82 stop at Mochou Xinyu (莫愁新寓)
Bus Y4、7、13、19、37、41、48、83, 306 stop at Mochou Hu (莫愁湖)
Buses No. 1, 30, 101, 102, get off at Worker's Cultural Palace Station (工人文化宫站)
Introduction
Introduction
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.
Inside, there are a few tables and a message board that i...
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.
Inside, there are a few tables and a message board that is frequented by many foreigners in Nanjing, especially students. The "Skyways" sign is a bit hard to notice, so look carefully for a grey sign with small yellow writing.
If you are looking for some other foreign ingredients to compliment what you purchase at the bakery, then cross the street and check out the small foreign goods store.
There is also a second location of Skyways Bakery and Deli that is less well known:
Taiping Men Dajie No. 10 (太平门大街10号)
+86 (0)25 8481 2002
9:30am-9:30pm
This location has plentiful seating both inside and outside.
This Skyways is also a bit difficult to locate, because the store face is pushed back behind the front of the building. Again, look for the grey sign with small yellow writing.
Yangzhou (Yángzhōu [扬州]), known as a city of gardens and alleys, is a destination that makes a trip to China unforgettable. Little known to most foreign travelers, Yangzhou is a proud retainer of ancient Chinese architecture, art, culture, traditional gardens and parks, cuisine, leisure, and commerce in a beautiful mixture of modernity with its rich 2,500 year history. The demolition sledgehammer has not made much headway here, leaving an increasingly harder to find view into the past. All in all, Yangzhou is the ideal place to experience unique aspects of Chinese culture, and is a relaxing break from other overly developed and commercialized urban centers in the region.
Fast Facts About Yangzhou
Location: Population: People: Language: Local Cuisine: Dialing Code: Getting There: Getting Around: Weather: Claim to Fame: |
Eastern China, Jiangsu Province. One hour from Nanjing. Officially 4.5 million. Less than 1 million in city center. Predominantly Han Chinese. Mandarin (普通话) and Yangzhou-talk (扬州话). Huaiyang (Yangzhou) Style. "+86 514" from abroad. "0514" from within China. Train and bus convenient. Air via Nanjing Airport. Water transport via Grand Canal. Foot, passenger carriages, bicyle, bus, taxi. Does not freeze during winter. Up to 40°C in summer. High humidity. Comfortable spring and autumn. Slender West Lake, Home of Yangzhou Style Cuisine, old-China architecture, Grand Canal. |
While travelling through the lush green countryside of Jiangsu province no tourist should hurry past the charming city of Wuxi (无锡,pronounced "woo-shee")....
While travelling through the lush green countryside of Jiangsu province no tourist should hurry past the charming city of Wuxi (无锡,pronounced "woo-shee"). For those who enjoy lingering a bit longer Wuxi is a great city to settle down, to be involved with, or to work or invest in. In a nutshell it is full of opportunities and friendly people.
The city was originally called "Youxi" - meaning "with tin" - until the tin was all mined. Now it is "Wuxi" - "without tin" - but maybe tin is the only thing that is missing from this modernized city with a long and interesting history.
The centre of Wuxi is a neat little city with busy streets and large department stores as well as a myriad of back streets and alleys full of tiny stalls, family businesses, and local people eager to please. A wealth of beautiful parks and peaceful gardens along with amazing scenery are just a short walk or brief bus ride away.
Location: Population: People: Language: Local Cuisine: Dialing Code: Getting There: Getting Around: Weather: Claim to Fame: |
Eastern China, Jiangsu Province. Close to Shanghai. Officially 5 to 6 Million. Less than half of this in city center. Predominantly Han Chinese. Mandarin (普通话) and Wuxi-talk (无锡话). Huaiyang Style. "+86 510" from abroad. "0510" from within China. Air, train, bus. Convenient taxis. Cheap buses. Good for walking. Does not freeze during winter. Hot, humid summer. Pleasant spring and autumn. Lake Tai (太湖), Lingshan Buddha. |
In China everything has a statistical number attached to it. The sign will say it is the biggest, or oldest, or even that it is the third or eight or twelfth biggest or most wondeful in this particular city or province.
Well, Wuxi can boast some pretty hefty “Number 1s" (or at least 2s or 3s) in tourism.
Many places boast a “Big Buddha”, but Wuxi’s bronze Ling Shan Buddha stands 88 metres tall and is a “must see”, along with the other attractions around his feet.
Lake Tai, or “Tai Hu”, is another marvel to behold. There are a number of exquisite gardens and other sites on and around the lake. For something really different you may choose to visit one or all of the movie sets on the shores of the lake.
Along with the great Buddha and Lake Tai there are the many waterways weaving their way around and through Wuxi. The Grand Canal is particularly special as it passes through the city on its way from Hangzhou to Beijing. The history of the Grand Canal is something well worth looking into as it was an incredible project undertaken by the Chinese. There are many beautiful gardens such as Li Yuan and the Plum Garden which bring pleasure and tranquility to all who wander through. Even in the city centre visitors will notice the close-by mountain peak which is part of the scenic delights in Xihui Park.
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 influential 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.
Location: | Eastern China, Jiangsu Province. Nanjing Map |
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. |
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. |
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."
Nanjing boasts so many tasty Chinese restaurants that it is impossible to list all of them. To get started, head for Lion’s Bridge. This is a logical starting point as the area offers a large selection and variety of restaurants all packed into one small place. However, wherever you are in Nanjing, you won’t need to travel far to find some excellent traditional Chinese Huaiyang cuisine.
When traveling in China, it is of utmost importance to sample the local famous snacks in every city. In Nanjing, some of these snacks are local specialties while others have been imported from other cities. Click here for a quick overview of Nanjing’s specialty foods.
Nanjing does have a wide selection of foreign restaurants, but it is hard to determine which ones are authentic until you have tried them. For that reason, first consult the reviews on Synotrip.
In recent years Nanjing’s nightlife scene has undoubtedly changed for the better. The 1912 bar district is a common place to start a tour of Nanjing’s nightlife as it features Nanjing’s largest concentration of bars and clubs. Besides 1912, bars, pubs, clubs, karaokes, restaurants and not-so-mentionable locales are dispersed across the city, especially near Xinjiekou and close to the student population.
...Read moreIn recent years Nanjing’s nightlife scene has undoubtedly changed for the better. The 1912 bar district is a common place to start a tour of Nanjing’s nightlife as it features Nanjing’s largest concentration of bars and clubs. Besides 1912, bars, pubs, clubs, karaokes, restaurants and not-so-mentionable locales are dispersed across the city, especially near Xinjiekou and close to the student population.
Nail Jazz Bar is a light bar with good Jazz muisc, live sometimes, they have over 50 kinds of imported beer from all over the World, the Draft beer Hoegaarden is with special roam and taste, for lady, here have over 100 cocktail to choose, lovely and enjoyable. The price here is quite as other bars, short cocktail for 28 Yuan, long drink cocktail for 38 Yuan. Hoegaarden draft beer, 38 for 0.3L and 68 for 0.5L.
Behind the Wall - A cozy atmosphere, decent food, live music and cheap margaritas make Behind the Wall a popular hang-out, especially with the foreign student population. Inside, Behind the Wall’s three rooms are linked by over-sized arched doorways, and provide seating for groups of two to ten. Mexican, Latin and Greek cuisine is served. The drink menu is varied and not too expensive by Nanjing standards - margaritas are served for only 15 Yuan from Sunday to Thursday.
Castle Bar - Castle Bar is lively on weekends and can become packed during special events. However, during weekdays staff members often outnumber customers. A good place if you like dancing.
Secco Restaurant and Bar - Great German restaurant and bar in Nanjing, they have a good rang and selection of cocktail made by a German, he is also the manager there, really strict to every cocktail he made, always bring you the best taste.
Finnegans Wake - A traditional Irish bar in Nanjing,offering Kilkenny, Guinness and strongbow cider on draught.
Please contact me for daily tour fees, i charge by per tour, not per person.
It`s springtime, it`s hiking time!
This tailor-made tour is for people who like nature, history, and hiking!
Ming Tomb (Admission: FreeCNY) - Nanjing became the capital of China when Zhu Yuanzhang founded the Ming Dynasty in 1368. During his reign, Zhu Yuanzhang built the great city walls of Nanjing, the imperial palace, and his future tomb - the Ming Tomb in Nanjing. The Ming Tomb is a certified UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a must-see for travellers to Nanjing.
...Read moreIt`s springtime, it`s hiking time!
This tailor-made tour is for people who like nature, history, and hiking!
Ming Tomb (Admission: FreeCNY) - Nanjing became the capital of China when Zhu Yuanzhang founded the Ming Dynasty in 1368. During his reign, Zhu Yuanzhang built the great city walls of Nanjing, the imperial palace, and his future tomb - the Ming Tomb in Nanjing. The Ming Tomb is a certified UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a must-see for travellers to Nanjing.
Xuanwu Lake (Admission: Free) - Close to the city center and featuring 368 hectares of water and 104 hectares of land, Xuanwu Lake Park is a favorite 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.
Nanjing Food Court - my favorite local Nanjing restaurant, Nanjing people like to go there with family. It`s a resultant with a lot of Nanjing local food and ancient style of decoration, at night they will have Kunqu playing, coolest restaurant ever.
City Wall (Admission: 45CNY) - 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. We could walk on the city wall and feel the history of Nanjing.
*Please contact me for daily tour fees, i charge by per tour, not per person.
Nanjing Tangshan is famous for the hot spring, hot spring is good for your skin and health, and relaxing your body and get rid of the press.
Maybe you don't like all the tourist attractions in the downtown, here would be one of another option.
This tour will be only visit 2 attractions and the rest will be spend the whole time in the hot spring. Or, if you prefer, you can only go for the spring.
Tour plan would be:
Hotel pick up -----> Yangshan Stele -----> Tangshan Ancient Ape Man Caves -----> Hot Spring -----> Send back to hotel.
...Read moreNanjing Tangshan is famous for the hot spring, hot spring is good for your skin and health, and relaxing your body and get rid of the press.
Maybe you don't like all the tourist attractions in the downtown, here would be one of another option.
This tour will be only visit 2 attractions and the rest will be spend the whole time in the hot spring. Or, if you prefer, you can only go for the spring.
Tour plan would be:
Hotel pick up -----> Yangshan Stele -----> Tangshan Ancient Ape Man Caves -----> Hot Spring -----> Send back to hotel.
Since Tangshan is a little town outside of Nanjing city and it`s quite far away, i would suggest to use a private car to drive there directly.