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| Brief Introduction of Nanjing |
| As the capital city of Jiangsu
Province, Nanjing (formerly known in the West as Nanking) is
the political, economic, and cultural center. It is one of the
ancient capitals and an outstanding tourist city. Nanjing was
made the capital of ten feudal dynasties in China. It is a wealthy,
prosperous city, benefiting both from its proximity to Shanghai,
and from its gateway position on the Yangzi River , which stretches
away west deep into China interior. |
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| Nanjing Sightseeing Highlights |
 [Nanjing
Yangtze River Bridge]
Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge was the first double deck and double
track highway and railway bridge designed and constructed by
Chinese themselves. The upper highway bridge is 4589 meters
long and the lower railway bridge is 6772 meters long. Each
arch of the main bridge spans 160 meters. Having turned the
deep chasm into a thoroughfare, the bridge stands grand and
magnificent. |
 [Sun
Yat-sen Mausoleum]
Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum was built for Dr. Sun Yat-sen, Sun has
been respected as Father of Modern China since he fought unyieldingly
against the corrupt Qing government and led the 1911 revolution
to end feudal system and found Republic of China, leading Chinese
people into a new era. He was born in 1866 in Xiangshan County
(Now belongs to Zhongshan City), Guangdong Province and died
on March 12, 1925, in Beijing. The mausoleum is situated at
the foot of the second peak of Mount Zijin. Construction of
the tomb started in 1926, taking three years. He was buried
here on June 1, 1929.
Reclining on mountain slope, the mausoleum looks majesty and
sublime. It has become a must for all visitors to Nanjing. |
[The Confucius Temple]
Situated on the north bank of the Qinhuai River, consisting
of 3 architectural complexes, the Confucius Temple (Fuzimiao)
was originally built in 1034. It has been the center of culture,
commerce and life for the citizens of the city since then. Today,
the entire area around the temple consists of a series of tourist
shops, snack bars, restaurants and entertainment arcades all
done up in "Ming" and "Qing" style architecture.
The area is great fun and a very pleasant part of the city to
walk around. It is particularly interesting in the evenings
when a lively street market sets up in the district, and locals
and tourists take part in the bargain hunting! |
[Mount Qixia]
The name of Mount Qixia means the mountain where rosy clouds
perch. In autumn, the mountain wears red when maples go red.
It lies 22 kilometers northeast of Nanjing. Three peaks of the
mountain are called Mount Tiger, Mount Dragon and Peak of Flying
Phoenix. The last one is the highest peak. The Natural beauty
and historic sites of the mountain win it a great reputation. |
 [Xuanwu
Lake]
Xuanwu Lake lies northeast of Nanjing near the railway station,
out of the city wall. It used to be the drilling camp of the
imperial navy and recreation center of aristocrats. The lake
is surrounded by mountains. In the lake, there are five isles
which are connected by bridges or mounds, each of them having
a very attractive and unique flavor. Huan Isle is famous for
its willow trees in the mist in spring, while Ying Isle is popular
for its cherry blossom; Liang Isle is noted for its chrysanthemums
in autumn; Cui Isle wins fame for its varieties of trees and
quietness; Ling Isle attracts people for its purple and golden
clouds. |
[Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum]
Set on the southern slope of the Zhongshan Mountain of Nanjing,Ming
Xiaoling Mausoleum ,the mausoleum of the first emperor of the
Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Zhu Yuanzhang, and the empress, is
the largest among the mausoleums of the emperors of the Ming
Dynasty. Although most of the ground buildings were destroyed
during wars, the former splendor can still be seen from the
existing wide approach, 800-meter-long, that leads to the mausoleum,
flanked on both sides by giant stone statues of warriors and
animals. |
[Zhonghua City
Gate]
Zhonghua City Gate, means Chinese gate, is the best preserved
Chinese ancient castle, and the biggest and most splendid
city gate of Nanjing city wall. The gate was built from 1366
to 1386.The whole structure was built with huge bricks and
special cement which is extraordinarily strong. The delicately
designed gate has four archways, and three trap cities which
were the enclosed vacant lots between the archways.
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