Nanjing Guide

Nanjing Olympic Arena

Metro Line 1 to the Olympic Arena Stop (奥体中心站);  Bue routes: No. 7, 57 , 85, 92, 109, 134, 306, 126.

Nanjing Chang Jiang Bridge ( Nanjing Yangzi River Bridge, Nanjing Changjiang Daqiao)

The 4.5 kilometer long, double-decker, Nanjing Chang Jiang Bridge was only the second bridge that crossed the Chang Jiang (长江) after its completion.  Changjiang is also known as the Yangzi River or Yangtze River.  Completed in 1968 during the cultural revolution, it...

Nail Jazz Bar (Formerly The Cozy Nail)

Purple Mountain Observatory

Purple Mountain Observatory contains astronomical instruments dating back to the Ming Dynasty.  The modern observatory began operating in 1934 and is still actively involved in research today.   For most, a visit to the observatory will compliment a hike or ride up or down Purple...

Finnegans Wake

A traditional Irish bar in Nanjing,offering Kilkenny, Guinness and strongbow cider on draught.

Treasure Shipyard Site

Buses 9, 18, 39, 45, 47, 66, 75, 91 and 307 stop at the treasure shipyard site. Visitors can walk into this full scale replica to explore it for themselves.

The Swallow Rock (Yanzi Ji)

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...

Xinjiekou

Xinjiekou is the right in the heart of Nanjing city.  It is the center of commerce as well as the busiest shopping area in the city.    For those who cannot resist shopping for clothes, head directly for Xinjiekou.  Busy markets with affordable clothing such as Fashion...

Linggu Temple, Linggu Pagoda, Beamless Hall and Tomb of Tan Yankai

The Linggu Temple area contains the Linggu Temple, Linggu Pagoda, The Beamless Hall and the tomb of Tan Yankai.           

Bella Napoli - Italian

Bella Napoli is the most authentic Italian cusine option in Nanjing.

Once inside, patrons often feel as if they have been transported out of China.  Bella Napoli serves  real Italian style pizza and pasta and the atmosphere is quiet and welcoming.  The...