Quick Facts about Nanjing
Picture: Night tour of Qinhuai River. by gtjs
Nanjing is located in eastern China, along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, and is the capital of Jiangsu Province. The vicissitudes of the "ancient capital of six dynasties" and the splendid civilization of the modern city make Nanjing, a historical city surrounded by mountains and rivers, uniquely charming.
The Yangtze River, the longest river in China, crosses the city of Nanjing and divides the city into two regions: Jiangnan and Jiangbei. "Xinjiekou" in the city center is lined with high-rise buildings and the ruins of the Ming Dynasty city wall,presidential palaceThe other historical scenic spots echo each other, making the past history seem within reach.Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum,Sun Yat-sen MausoleumStopping and looking around, the old days in Wuyi Alley and Laomendongqian are all vivid memories left by the years to Nanjing. Growing along the "nurturing" cityQinhuai RiverConfucius TempleWalking slowly around, you can still clearly see the appearance of Nanjing's old city, and you can hear old people speaking standard Nanjing dialect along the way.Nanjing may not be filled with busy crowds and noisy streets like other cities, but more of the cultural inheritance and historical imprints accumulated over thousands of years, allowing you to feel the civilization and baptism of the ancient civilized capital during your visit.
